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Velier Hampden 1753 Pure Single Jamaican Rum HLCF 2024
Most people land in the same spot: this is the friendly gateway into Hampden funk. You get the classic markers — pineapple, overripe banana, esters and nail polish — just dialed back and easy to sip at 46%. A few say the nose promises more than the palate gives, and some wish it hit harder. But for a first real HLCF, it does the job.
The community says- Classic Hampden markers
- Easy at 46%
- Feels a bit thin
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How does Velier Hampden 1753 Pure Single Jamaican Rum HLCF 2024 taste?
Aggregated from 108 community reviews.
Gentle gateway Hampden, funk dialed down Well-liked as the easy entry Hampden: all the signature funk in a gentler package. Several find it a touch thin at 46%, and enthusiasts say the palate trails the nose.
People easing into Jamaican funk who want Hampden without the full ester punch
Ester-heads chasing full-power, cask-strength Hampden depth
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 89% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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70% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 108 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by LukaŽiga
Most helpful positive review
8,4:On the nose, all typical HLCF Hampden markers are present with esters, nail polish, overripe banana, pineapple, strawberry, some citrus, then olive and marzipan, roasted, smoky wood with confectionery, a bit spicy. On aeration, yoghurt note arises, crunchy bread, biscuits and pastry, some orange and molasses becomes minty, floral and hay-ish, slightly mineral, as we might notice rubber. 8,4:On the palate, the attack is medicinal with esters, very fruity with pineapple, banana and red fruits, orange, as the wood is roasted, smoky with caramel, crunchy bread, spicy, and pairing with molasses begetting us honeycomb, olive and cereal notes.Resting the rum helps molasses with herbaceous, grassy touch, some dairy tones arise, a little astringency, all harmonious with fruity and woody notes. 8,3:The finish is pretty long, dry, tannic, more medicinal, metallic, otherwise fresh and with notes from palate lingering on...
Review by zabo
Most helpful mixed review
Mein Fazit wäre hier, dass er im Prinzip alle Marker eines HLCF hat, die er haben sollte, nur in abgeschwächter Form. Als Rum für Einsteiger in das Hampen Universum durchaus geeignet. Für mich ein bißchen zu dünn. Würde hier den Hampden 8 vorziehen.
Review by Thunderbird
This bottling is a pleasant surprise... it basically has all the necessary aromas of a Hampden HLCF without overwhelming a newcomer... also a wonderful Hampden sipper for non-newcomers, performing well both neat and in cocktails. An absolute buy recommendation in terms of price-performance.
Review by Timo Groeger
Hampden Hattrick :-) Obwohl er sehr verdünnt rüberkommt, gefällt er mir sehr gut. Typisches Hampedn-Profil, was soll ich sagen? Viel Ester, tropische Früchte, vor allem Ananas und Banane, sowie wieder etwas Nagellack. Lecker.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4877 Whisky Live in Paris 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Another great event meeting a lot of RumX new and old friends. This year three weren't as many new releases as in 2023, but I still had a great time. Nose Light wood, fruits, light banana, faint smoke, faint rubber, light orange, spice, faint mint. Palate Warm, fresh, balanced, light wood, faint smoke, faint rubber, faint caramel, light orange, faint pineapple, spice, faint mint. Finish Medium long, light wood, faint roasted, banana, spice, faint mint, faint rubber, light orange, faint polish. An OK rum and I wonder what the price tage will be once released. Guessing it could do well as a mixer.
Review by SaibotZtar
Pure, it has everything you would expect from a Jamaica Rum Hampden: fruitiness, esters and bitter notes. Everything is relatively unspectacular and toned down but not bad, especially for beginners. In Mai Tai it is only enough for a 2/5 as it simply lacks power and body.
Review by DomM
Nose is HLCF as you would expect and quite intense given the moderate proof. However, despite the low ABV, I get a bit of an alcoholic sting which also persists after a long time in the glas. On the palate the bottling lacks sufficient power to fully transport the HLCF mark convincingly. That said, this is still tasty with classic Hampden notes and a nice sweetness rounding the profile out.
Review by TheJackDrop
Edit: new blind tasting of wine secrets. He dared! A 2nd Jamaican in the line-up, and it's almost certain to be another Hampden. The characteristic esters are there on the nose, with a hint of fruit brandy, and almost a touch of cereal. But then, esters don't lie, so we're not going to look too far. On the palate, it's more of the same, with medium esters, exotic fruit and a finish that lets this almost cereal/RYE side express itself over time. Finally, a finish in a whisky barrel? There are notes that remind me of a Waterford or a Domaine des Hautes Glaces. My idea: Hampden, unknown to many, around 52°. The alcohol doesn't bite. * Drum roll * >>> Hampden 1753, Mark HLCF, 46%.
Review by Jussi Piirainen
On the nose: Recognizable Hampden notes: Esters, overripe pineapple, banana,nail polish. Light wood,light smoke,light rubber. Light orange peel. Balanced. Taste: Esters, pineapple. Light wood ,smoky and rubber notes come after that and dominate the profile. Light salt. Little bit of vanilla and mint notes at the end. Finish: Nail polish, rubber, roasted profile with little bit of smoke. Then it gets fresh with a little bit of mint notes at the end. I think this is designed for a beginner rum taster and a good choice for cocktails and for that purpose its good rum.
Review by Christian Rudt
HLCF immediately appeals with its aromas. A great start for this new Hampden entry-level blend. On the palate, the esters tend to fade into the background. The taste is more salty than fruity - I liked the LROK the Younger a little better.
Review by Eric Frechin
After the 8-year-old, another great gateway into the world of Jamaicans...this is a young rum, slightly esterified, with greedy notes of pineapple at the start and banana at the end. I also find a hint of the hampden characteristic on my palate, a little taste of sulfur. The whole tasting experience is fresh.
Review by Boletus
A good Hampden, but I do wonder why it was bottled. If you want to show off the beautiful HLCF brand properly, the dilution to 46% works against this and for a smooth introduction to the world of Hampden, the rum is appealingly lively despite its drinking strength, but still a little too rough.
Review by abaker-rum
An excellent new expression of HLCF from Hampden. I’m a big fan of the HLCF classic overproof, but this is a nice toned down version if you are looking for a lighter experience. You get the classic Hampden funk with overripe pineapple and banana. I love the finish on this rum with banana, caramel, chocolate, and vanilla.
Review by Skyfly
A great bottling from Hampden - the typical aromas are unmistakable. Lots of pineapple and banana, balanced esters and some wood, spices and smoky aromas. Alcohol well integrated. Not particularly complex, but well suited for beginners or for mixing
Review by TheRhumhoe
Comparse du HLCF Classic mais plus « grand public », ce Hampden remplit toutes ses promesses. Le nez relève bien du funk jamaïcain avec la banane, l’ananas et l’orange, mais aussi les esters, le vernis à ongles et les notes empyreumatiques (fumé, caoutchouc) qui donnent ce caractère typique. Les épices, le bois, l’olive et les notes florales et minérales complémentent bien le profil, bien aromatique malgré qu’il soit atténué. La bouche s’inscrit sur la même trame, assez sèche, funky et équilibrée aromatiquement. Les fruits exotiques, les notes phénoliques, empyreumatiques et florales se combinent bien, et malgré la dilution, gardent l’ADN du profil intact. Des nuances salines et épicées, notamment sur la vanille, mais aussi du caramel s’invitent au palais pour ajouter de la diversité. L’alcool y est bien intégré. La finale est moyennement longue, sèche et funky. On y retrouve une plus grande proportion de bois, d’épices et de notes rôties, mais les fruits, les esters, le menthol et le caoutchouc conservent leur leadership aromatique. Une très bonne cuvée pour faire découvrir les esters à un degré raisonnable et qui fait partie des basiques pour découvrir la Jamaïque.
Review by TheJona'Spirits
Souvenirs de dégustation au Limoges Spirits Festival. 👃 Triplette ananas surmûri, esters et vernis. On retrouve la banane trop mûre, les fruits tropicaux légers, un peu de fumé, de caoutchouc neuf, la saumure de l'olive verte, des épices salées et épicées. 😋 Même triplette le boisé prend la place du vernis. Fruité trop mûr, épices plus douce, vanillé, léger caramel, assez gourmand. Salaison de tapenades aux olives vertes, pneumatiques. ⛳ De longueur Moyenne, fumée asséchante, amer, boisé plus prononcé, produits d'entretien automobile, les fruits tropicaux surmûris, épices. 💡 Très bon rapport qualité prix surtout au regard de l'envolé des tarifs de sortie des jus de la distillerie. Dans mon top 10 mélasse 2025 sous les 60🍒. Tout ce qu'on attend d'un jeune HD.
Review by F.L.O.
So this is the new "beginner's Hampden" for friends of young vintages. It has really turned out well. The nose is outstanding and makes you expect more than it actually is on the palate. Nevertheless, it is very successful and can be enjoyed neat or in a cocktail. The daiquiri is a real hit.
Review by Beaureve
Nase: vor allem Ananas. Dazu leichte Ester und Nagellacknoten. Geschmack: sehr ähnlich zur Nase. Wieder Ananas, Ester, Nagellack. Zudem leichte Holz- und Rauchnoten und zum Schluss etwas Bitteres. Abgang: mittel. Hinterlässt einen bitteren Geschmack im Mund. Gefällt mir gut aber bräuchte ich nicht nochmal. Ein wenig wie der HLCF Classic in light (der mir deutlich besser gefällt).
Review by Vincent D
Tasted LMDW Odéon quickly and I think this rum will quietly take the place of the 8yo in the standard Hampden range. You get what you pay for with a rum that has all the Hampden hallmarks but remains accessible. It's well made. Somewhere between an 8-year-old and a Younger. I really liked it.
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Expert reviews
4 critics scored it, averaging 7.8/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Read full review →A fairly young Jamaican, yet totally mild and bringing everything you expect from Hampden. The ester content is in the middle range for this distillery, which is a good choice to not scare off beginners with overwhelming funk and still offer enough depth for the advanced drinker to stay interesting. Not the ultimate revelation, but a damn solid rum that you like to have in your cabinet. Plus, it's extremely easy to drink. It will make awesome cocktails anyway.
Expert review by Rhummer
Read full review →Ideal for those who want to introduce themselves to the funky Jamaican world without risking disappointment. I found this initiative commendable. As a lover of this distillery, I have repeatedly come up with its rums to my friends with mixed results. It took me a while, but I realized that you cannot go from 0 to 100 and it is right to approach this world in stages. This rum is what was needed: good job.
Expert review by The Auditor Reviews
Read full review →This is a great bottle of rum. Its very well balanced, leaning a little towards the fruitier elements but it reigns that in with the spices and black tea. It’s packed full of flavor and drinks very complex for its proof. It’s among the most approachable aged Hampden’s I’ve had, offering more punch that the Hampden OWH while not veering into esoteric punch you in the face ester levels. Overall a great rum. I do have to note though, for being a product meant for cocktails, it’s far too expensive given the average price tag I see of $80. I won’t complain about more Hampden Estate rum being made available though.
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →The rum faces stiff competition. Just about all Jamaican rum, as long as it isn't being messed around with by foreigners is in the good to excellent bracket. This more than holds it own and gets a very good 4 (almost 4/5 from me). A great addition to the Hampden...
Details about Velier Hampden 1753 Pure Single Jamaican Rum HLCF 2024
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 46%.
Community purchases
142 bottles logged by 131 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
27% opened, 15 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Hampden 1753 Pure Single Jamaican Rum HLCF 2024 cost?
Community paid 49–76 €.
Current best price: 46.81 € – below the typical community range.
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+14 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
142 purchased · 111 tasted · 60 wishlist · as of
About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 19,877 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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