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Velier Foursquare & Hampden Veritas Blended Rum
Poured into a daiquiri, this is where it earns its reputation — estery banana, coconut and green fruit with real Jamaican funk balanced by soft Barbados creaminess. Sipped neat at 47% it's fruity and a touch gluey, with young-wood spice and warmth some find a bit sharp. Several tasters call it the "best inexpensive english style" white blend around.
The community says- Superb daiquiri rum
- Jamaican funk, banana
- But: Young, spicy neat
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How does Velier Foursquare & Hampden Veritas Blended Rum taste?
Aggregated from 250 community reviews.
Funky banana white, built for daiquiris Loved as a mixing white — most call it a near-perfect daiquiri rum. Neat it splits people: fruity and funky, but young, spicy and a little alcoholic for some.
People who want a characterful white rum for daiquiris and tiki drinks
Anyone wanting a smooth, complex neat sipper
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61% rate it between 6 and 8. 46 selected write-ups from 250 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by Jack M
Great quality blend of young rums. Lots of tasting notes which are easy to pick out. Plenty of funky fruitiness on the nose (coconut, pineapple, banana) which feels dominated by the Hampden. On the palate the Foursquare comes through to balance the Hampden. I get coconut, funky, creamy, pepper, vanilla, crème brûlée and banana. Medium to long finish of vanilla, spice, banana and sweetness.
Review by Agricoler
Most helpful positive review
Also highly recommended neat for the price - an absolute cracker. Really nice banana and green fruit on the nose. Top mixer that I always have a bottle of at home. The best in white from Jamaica and Barbados combined.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Most helpful critical review
Hampden, legendarni jamajska destilerka, ktera krome rumu produkuje take alkohol do parfemu. Ve vsech rumech z teto destilerky ucitite divoke estery, po kterych cely vas organizmus nasakne vuni zluteho tropickeho ovoce - manga, papaji, anansu, broskvi. Jeden z rumu, ktere "must try before die"
Review by cigares
A very light, almost white rum. The nose is marked by Jamaica, very ripe banana esters and a touch of glue. The palate is balanced and the Foursquare brings a little sweetness. The finish is not so short, and funky, fruity aromas linger long enough. A fine rum that lacks complexity, but given the price it's incredibly good.
Review by Timo Groeger
Kneipe The Rumah Rotterdam April 2026. Tu ich mich grad schwer mit, mit diesem Rum. Ja der Hampden-Funk ist hier gut erkennbar, aber ich finde der Mix mit einem Barbadosrum passt nicht so wirklich zusammen.
Review by MarcT
Cocktails, a boardgame, friends. I took the liberty to review this old gem of mine, used mostly in Tiki Drinks. It does shine there, makes a good Daiquiri and is shippable on its own. Granted: at first it was not as good as now, but usually oxidation helps in such cases and I find this fresh and delicious. The Hampden Part is very noticeable, the Alkohol not overpowering and the taste very fruity. Update: it is empty now, sadness ensues. After being open so long the rum got very much different than at the beginning: smoother, sweeter, more fruit. It seems counter intuitive that i would reduce its score, but I must add that I am adjusting it only to fit my current experiences... As this was one of the very first Rums i reviewed here.
Review by Christoph
Nose and taste are clearly different. On the nose rather fresh, overripe red fruit and orange peel. Then in the mouth ginger, vanilla, unexpectedly sweet, some coconut. In the finish then also young wood and white chocolate.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
08.12.2018 Had a wonderful meet up with old and new friends at this wonderful hotel. Notes. Light in colour. Nose: Intense, pineapple, fruitcake, spice, ester. Palate: fresh, ester, fruity, pineapple, light coconut, caramel. Finish: medium long, dry, warm, fruity.
Review by Serge
From a certain level of experience, it's no longer really one to drink straight. But that's not what it's designed for. An inexpensive mixer for lighter daiquiris - classic without high ester spikes. The pot colum blend has a slightly alcoholic note but also nice Jamaican fruit notes and coconut on the Barbados side. A great out of the box option to go light, but not quite easy
Review by Chrischi78
A wonderful component for a Ron Collins and certainly also for everything else that needs a good white rum, it can be made in very good quality. Funky and with tasty citrus notes, it is also perfectly suitable neat. Cheers
Review by Gregor
Great distillate. Lots of green banana and ester and at the same time spicy tones and that despite the short storage. The 47 goes quite well with this rum. A clear drinking recommendation from me. The taste is quite lengthy.
Review by Tim
Tasted at the GRF23 at the Velier tasting. Interesting blend from Jamaica and Barbados. The nose is dominated by Jamaica (esters, fruit), while the Barbados component (caramel, coconut) seems to come through in the mouth.
Review by Paul Christiaens
Nose: quick settlement after an estery start on nail polish remover. Coconut oil, a bit of sugar, then vanilla cream then grass. Maybe a hint of pineapple and pear. A bit waxy, but rather restrained. T: The esters are more prominent now, mainly on ripe pineapple and papaya. A bit of white pepper intertwined with sugar, some alcohol, coconut, grass, vanilla. Tastes a bit alcoholic, and not so outspoken. F: continues on pepper and sugar, alcohol, vanilla, coconut and just a hint of tropical fruit. I can see why this is a good mixing rum. To enjoy it on itself, it's nice but lacks specific key characteristics 6.5
Review by F.L.O.
Wohl der Weltbeste dauqiri Mixer in dieser preisrange, den man problemlos jedem auftischen kann (Nerd wie Anfänger). Und vor allem immer verfügbar. Es braucht kein Single cask und auch keine Fassstärke für nen geilen daiquiri. Veritas does it ! Die 8 Punkte gibt es nur bezogen auf den Mixer. Zum pur trinken brauch ich den nicht…da isser ne 5 oder 6.
Review by Eric Frechin
Au nez comme j aurais pu le parier , c est le funky Jamaïcain qui prend le dessus, on devine une touche de citron vert, le tout sadouci de façon pâtissière. Mais dommage qu une odeur d alcool neutre étouffé un peu tout ça. Bouche parasitée aussi par l alcool et astringent. Finale plate, courte . Je le reserverais pour des cocktails.
Review by Godspeed
To me this is the best inexpensive english style white rum blend on the market. Foursquare column still and Hampden pot still (both low age obviously) makes for a great expression. Also it avoids the glueyness that sometimes plagues low aged jamaicans. My go-to white rum in the english style.
Review by Julien Ries
Dégustation du Veritas C'est un blend destiné surtout à la confection de cocktail : assemblage d'un rhum Foursquare vieilli deux ans avec un blanc de Hampden assez léger. Cela explique la très légère coloration jaune. Ce sont des rums de mélasse, chiffrant à 47°, fruit de la collaboration entre Richard Seale et Luca Gargano, de Velier. Au nez, il y a tout de suite quelques esters jamaïcains qui se marient très bien avec les marqueurs caractéristiques des Foursquare : coco, un peu de vanille. Il en ressort surtout des arômes très fruités : fruits de la passion notamment. C'est un rhum avec beaucoup de fraîcheur en lui, qui vient notamment d'un fort côté herbacé. Un deuxième nez après rotations dans le verre fait ressortir des effluves de gazon fraîchement tondus après une pluie d'été. Il y a aussi des accents plus terreux. En bouche, les esters sont plus marqués mais sans être envahissants. L'alcool est très bien intégré et les 47° ne sont pas mordants. Le rhum est sec, mais doux. Tout est bien équilibré. On retrouve le côté fruité du nez, sans le côté herbacé et minéral. Ce maracuja est toujours là, avec une banane verte. Quelques élans vanillé ressortent ici et là. Le tout est un peu relevé avec un peu de piment doux. La coco vient en fin de bouche pour se prolonger sur la finale. La finale est assez courte, ce qui est normal, voire appréciable pour un rhum à cocktails. On ne veut pas avoir quelque chose de trop envahissant pour des mélanges tiki. La vanille est encore bien présente avec le côté très gourmand d'un chocolat blanc Galak de notre enfance (celui aux copeaux de coco). Ce n'est pas vraiment un rhum de dégustation seul. Mais il est très bon dans sa catégorie. Cela explique une note assez modeste mais qui reste très bonne.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
What a great rum to mix. Jamaica and Barbados. Great. The rum has plenty of strength and gives the cocktail that certain something. My price-performance recommendation for every daiquiri :)
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
The first impression is dominated by the fruity ester aromas. And you expect a certain Jamaican dominance, but then you have mainly Foursquare in the mouth: vanilla, toffee, chocolate, the soft fruit of ripe pears. The Jamaican ester notes remain excellently integrated bring that extra oomph and complexity over the pure white Foursquare rums. In a daiquiri, it makes just as fantastic an impression as neat. A great rum.
Review by Torsten vom Endt
Good blend rum with a very good price-performance ratio. Fruit predominates on the nose, with spicy notes on the palate. The finish is short and mild. The alcohol is well integrated and not predominant. Good to enjoy neat, with each sip revealing something new
Review by Roman Staroń
An excellent rum for drinking solo as well as in drinks. Very drinkable and tastes good to those not versed in the world of rums. Excellent price to quality. A must have among rums.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Finally tried on the 11th GRF and positively surprised. Top PLV and thus very well suited especially for simple standard cocktails
Review by DomM
Nice mixer. Not more not less.
Review by thomas fraboulet
Funky & fruity. The aftertaste tastes like rumfire, a bit acetone bitter. Fantastic in a daiquiri. After some time & oxydation, the rum tastes quite differently, a lot less bitter and more round/fruity. I believe it is the most flavourful white rum of the market, with Ten to One.
Review by Michael Schillheim
Tried at the 11th GRF: very good blender, which can also convince pure.
Review by Martin Augustin
Good unaged rum for pure enjoyment.
Review by ordogh
Surprisingly round and well balanced rum. Nice fruits and spices, clean aromas. For sipping as well.
Review by Rumpalumpa
This stuff is totally great. In my opinion, it's actually primarily for cocktails, where it can add a lot of character to fresh and simple drinks. But it's also delicious on its own, as the esters and glue don't knock you out, but are supported by the sweet Barbados base.
Review by Rumantisch
Toller ester geschmack Ganz viel banane in der nase und im mund Die 47% sind gut eingebunden denoch nicht zu mild also der hier ist nichts für anfänger wenn man ihn pur trinkt Für tiki Cocktails auch bestens geeignet .
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
The nose is very funky. Lots of estery banana with sweet vanilla in the background. The palate is just as funky as the nose. If I'm honest, I was expecting something a bit nicer from the nose. It's almost at the level of a Haitian Clarins with its fermented taste but not quite as smooth. The finish evens out to a pleasant banana with a touch of spice. It's nice but I do prefer That Boutique-y's Signature #1 and the Haitian rums that I've tried.
Review by Alan Bertoli
Colore quasi bianco, giallo chiaro. Al naso spicca la banana matura, simile allo yogurt alla banana, poi arriva più leggera una nota di vaniglia con un sottofondo di frutti tropicali come cocco e ananas. Al palato è nuovamente protagonista la banana, fa una breve comparsa la vaniglia per lasciare posto ad una speziatura leggermente piccante, un mix tra zenzero e pepe. Un accenno funky. Finale abbastanza lungo, me lo aspettavo più corto. In conclusione risulta un buon rum per costare così poco.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Ashes on my head that this greatness passed me by for so long. Funky, fruity, fresh, complex on the nose. It's amazing what's going on here and how multi-layered it is. Pure then ginger, orange and heaps of unexpected, warmer aromas. Lots of funk for a white, some glue but above all fruit. 'Perfect daiquiri rum' sums it up exactly. Lime fits perfectly here, a hint of sweetness makes the whole thing blossom. A must on the shelf. Lime peel oil is the absolute insider tip and jackpot here. It makes for a colossal board.
Review by EnjoyLife89
First, a vanilla scent accompanied by glue wafts out of the glass. This is followed by bananas and green fruit. There is a subtle hint of ginger throughout. The taste is much sweeter than expected. Sticky, followed by vanilla and a light coconut note. Fresh fruit is in the foreground. Candied ginger joins in. Light spices in the finish, ginger with a nutty note. I originally come from the world of whisky and have to admit that rum is just as much fun.
Review by Александр Иванов
Nose: Lite & elegance. Sweet bananas, cream, white flowers, ginger, young wood, orange zest. Simple but nice. Taste: Round but spicy. Sweet cream Brulee, banana, vanilla, tropic fruits, young wood & little bit of ginger. Sharp & young, but still tasty. Aftertaste: medium. Dominate of young wood, banana, ginger & cream brulee. Recommend add few drops of water. Still good rum for this price.
Review by Montana
The smell is fruity-sweet, slightly spicy, somewhat reminiscent of a whisky. The taste is also fruity-sweet, slightly alcoholic and burning, somewhat woody (again reminiscent of a whisky). A very good rum for the price!
Review by Morgan Garet
Summary tasting Nose: Jamaica- brown sugar- esters- glue Palate: esters, banana candy, sweet spices, brown sugar Perfect for quality cocktails
Review by Nicolas Kröger
Zeigt was ein heller Rum so drauf hat! Staubtrocken aber dennoch weich. Körperreiche Synphonie aus Barbados & Jamaika
Review by Rummiamo
From mixing hard to find better
Review by Oliver
Ideal as a base for good drinks! 🍸
Review by Giovanni Cesareo
Great product considering the price. Hampden never contradicts himself.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
L’apéro de notre dernière dégustation jamaïcaine On a commencé avec un Jamaican Mule, twisté avec du ginger beer Bundaberg. Le rhum choisi : Veritas Blended Rum – 47 %. Connu sous le nom de Probitas aux États-Unis, le Veritas est le fruit d’une collaboration entre deux maisons prestigieuses : Foursquare (Barbade) et Hampden Estate (Jamaïque). Parfait pour rester dans le thème ! L’assemblage réunit : Un rhum non vieilli de type pot still (Hampden) Un non vieilli issu d’une Coffey column still (Foursquare) Un pot still Foursquare vieilli 2 ans, qui apporte rondeur et cette légère teinte dorée à ce “blanc”. Embouteillé par Velier directement chez Foursquare, il offre un bel équilibre : la vivacité d’un rhum jeune et la douceur apportée par la touche vieillie. Un rhum taillé pour les cocktails, notamment les Daiquiris.
Review by Moss Cail
Excellent in almost anything I put it in, great single bottle mixer with hints of many layers of flavors. For the price this is an excellent choice, can't find a fault with it.
Review by Han
Oops, in the first minute there's a strong smell of fish market (I've never had that before), but it disappears very quickly and after a few minutes in the glass the smell of red fruit, above all raspberry, is released. The taste is very different again, slightly woody and mature and surprisingly sweet like powdered sugar.
Review by TheTobias
Simple well done fruity blend. Not very komplex but easy to enjoy. I like to drink it neat but does also work very well as a mixer in rum based cocktails. The pricing is unbeatable so I really recommend this on.
Review by Marcus Ekornes
Rating this as a lightly aged blended (white) rum. Spectacular light rum, makes an excellent daiquiri
Review by Adrien B
Clearly a cocktail blend. Fragrant on the nose and palate, sweet. Jamaica is very present.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →It has more complexity and subtlety. It bridges a nice gap between fairly standard 40% ABV white rum and the brain exploding 55% and above Overproof rums. White rum Jim, but not as we know it. And all the better for it.
Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Perfect Daiquiri Rum
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Auction results 34 € – 39 €
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Details about Velier Foursquare & Hampden Veritas Blended Rum
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Multiple countries, bottled by Velier, at 47%.
Community purchases
637 bottles logged by 481 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
41% opened, 125 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Foursquare & Hampden Veritas Blended Rum cost?
Community paid 19–35 €.
Current best price: 21.36 € – within the typical community range.
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+57 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
637 purchased · 267 tasted · 235 wishlist · as of
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