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RA Burke’s Elements Feuer
"Wow, der hat wirklich Feuer" as one taster put it — and that's the whole story. Classic Hampden nose of ester, glue and solvent meets a smoky, peaty whisky-cask influence that takes over on the palate. Under the smoke you'll catch pineapple, banana and a hit of orange sweetness. At 59.6% it's sharp-edged and intense, and the smoke splits the room hard.
The community says- Loads of ester
- Well-integrated at high ABV
- Smoke dominates fruit
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How does RA Burke’s Elements Feuer taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Smoky, high-ester Hampden meets peated whisky Big Hampden funk crossed with peated-whisky smoke. Fans of the mix find it a fun experiment; several felt the smoke bulldozes the fruit and just isn't for them.
Hampden funk fans curious about a smoky whisky-cask twist
Anyone who dislikes peat or wants clean, fruity Jamaican
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88% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Rum Watcher
Für die Preisklasse, bekommt man gut etwas geboten…hat mich fast etwas überrascht. Klare Hampden-Nase und trotz des hohen ABV nach ein paar Sekunden im Glas nicht sprittig. Waren beide überrascht. Durchaus aus „Basic“ Jamaican den ich mir vorstellen kann, ins Regal zu holen.
Review by RumTaTa
At first I'm confused: the label on the bottle states the alcohol content as 59.6%. On my sample, however, it says 69.8%. Coincidentally, exactly the same as the Elements Water. I guess the intern wasn't paying attention! The nose immediately reveals the Jamaican origin. Hampden esters without end! However, I mustn't smell too deeply into the glass - the alcohol hits me hard! At most, I can only detect a hint of smoke on the nose. The start on the palate is incredibly strong and the smoke is there too! Less medicinal but more in the direction of a campfire and fortunately not overpowering. After the smoke, there are flashes of sweet oranges. Overall very impetuous and sharp-edged. The influence of the whisky cask becomes even clearer towards the finish - but does not dominate the impression. As with many young Hampden bottlings, the finish is long but quickly loses its intensity. Although I'm not usually a fan of whisky-rum hybrids, I think this bottling is a successful experiment. The whisky influence remains subtle and underlines the "fire" in the name with the smoky note.
Review by Timo Groeger
Wow, der hat wirklich Feuer :) Viel Ester und Klebstoff in der Nase, außerdem etwas Lösungsmittel. Am Gaumen ist er dann richtig intensiv, man spürt das Feuer förmlich:) Zum Ester und Klebstoff gesellen sich hier noch ein paar tropische Früchte.
Review by Christian Rudt
Nach dem esterreichen Tollen Start mit "Wasser" nun also "Feuer" und wie der Name schon vermuten lässt sind Whisky Fässer im Spiel. In der Nase haben wir immer noch einen schönen runden Jamaikaner, da fällt dieser Fasseinfluss nicht allzu sehr auf. Das ändert sich aber gleich beim Antrunk wo uns ein rauchig-torfiges Profil erwartet das die tropischen Früchte klar dominiert. Alles in allem in Ordnung aber einfach nicht mein Geschmack aber auch nichts was ich weg schütten würde. Kann ich mir nämlich gut als Mixer mit Cola vorstellen.
Review by Johannes
High ester meets a slightly smoky, peaty aroma. The alcohol is surprisingly well integrated! Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the smoky aroma, even though the rum is basically harmonious and will probably have its fans. I can't really taste the sherry.
Review by Oliver
High ester meets smokiness. Interesting to have tried, but doesn't really grab me.
Review by R Wehner
In der Nase trifft Jamaika auf Torf, wobei der Torf (hier eher Schinken als Lagerfeuer) dominiert, riecht erstmal interessant, kaum scharf; auf der Zunge wirds absolut durcheinander, hier und da erkennt man was: Klebstoff, Torf, Süße, egal was, Abgang eher kurz, nicht meiner
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Phew... On the nose still typical Hampden with lots of fruit and only subtle smoke and some marzipan. On the palate then extremely much smoke, peat, bacon and Islay whisky aroma. In my opinion, it almost completely destroys the Hampden and doesn't fit together harmoniously at all... Sorry, but that doesn't appeal to me at all.
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Details about RA Burke’s Elements Feuer
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Unknown, bottled by Heinz Eggert GmbH, at 59,6%.
Community purchases
10 bottles logged by 10 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
10 purchased · 17 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
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