Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018
Loved by Dr.Django, zabo & 13 more
For experienced palates: a 60% Hampden HGML that rewards attention with bright tropical fruit, pineapple esters and spicy young wood. RumX members praise its balance, silkier mouthfeel and very long finish.
- Vivid pineapple esters
- Silky mouthfeel
- Very long finish
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How does Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Focused, fruity high-ester Hampden For experienced palates: a 60% Hampden HGML that rewards attention with bright tropical fruit, pineapple esters and spicy young wood. RumX members praise its balance, silkier mouthfeel and very long finish.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk who enjoy cask-strength Hampden with pronounced pineapple fruit, some youthful wood and a long, powerful finish.
Those sensitive to high ABV or who prefer soft, sweet, low-ester rums without solventy or woody edges.
How is Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.3 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Dr.Django
Velier Christina de Middel Collection: LROK 2016: A good Jamaica rum. A bit herbal and bitter, otherwise typical Jamaica aromas. 7.5 <>H 2017: Already better. The core is really good, much more intense and astringent, very fruity, Mr. Funk is knocking at the palate's door. 8.7 HGML 2018: Very smooth, much spicier, woodier and also more complex than the others. Great silky mouthfeel. 8.7 DOK 2021: Tasty, nice fruity start, but then the rum falls apart on the palate into nothing. DOK and I won't be friends again... 7.1 Many thanks for the samples @Skyfly
Review by zabo
In comparison, the two HGMLs from Christina de Middel from 2018 and the Ester Hunter Catch 6. In both, the beautiful Ester HGML profile is clearly recognizable. But in a direct comparison, I would prefer the Ester Hunter because it is much cheaper and I liked the taste more.
Review by Skyfly
Velier Hampden Christina de Middel X-Tasting: wie schon der DOK ein durchweg harmonisierter Rum ohne viel Schnickschnack. Die typischen Marker sind durchweg vorhanden und der Abgang zieht sich ewig. Alkohol klasse eingebunden, aber kein Vergleich zum DOK.
Review by Serge
Netter HGML mit den erwartbaren Markern. Spirtlich bepreist … da gibt es meiner Meinung nach bessere für weniger Geld. Tolle Fruchtigkeit mit Passionsfrucht und Papaya neben der Ananas.
Review by Johannes
Sehr stimmig und rund. Schöne Ester, gefällt mir sehr gut!
Review by Benoit Mahe
De la longueur et un côté acidulé mais manque un peu d'équilibre à mon goût
Review by ThreeH
Recht helle Farbe. Der erste Naseneindruck sehr stark. Ein Schwall von exotischen Früchten untermalt von animierenden Klebernoten. Am Gaumen dann zuerst saure Elemente gefolgt von reichlich Esternoten bei gut eingebundenem ABV. Der Abgang ist lang mit zusätzlichen würzigen und holzigen Nuancen. Alles dem Mark angemessen, der <>H aus derselben Serie gefällt mir jedoch besser.
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9 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 1 members.
About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 18,923 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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