Hudson's Bay Jamaica Rum

Review by SaibotZtar

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SaibotZtar

Feb 2024555 reviewsGermany

8.3/10

Always great to get the opportunity to drink such old things. Pure it is rather unspectacular, good and relatively complex (I wouldn't have thought) but not an ester bomb or alcohol cracker. In Mai Tai it really shows what it can do for me. Fruit and depth (wood, spice) are very well balanced and very harmonious. If I were to give a rating for the MT it would definitely be a 5/5. What a great surprise. Thank you Axel for this opportunity.

Review by Pavel Spacek

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Pavel Spacek

Aug 20261,532 reviewsCzech

7.9/10

Sweet old style Jamaica. Floral, fruity, full of taste, calmed down with significant amount of water that taste sweet in mouth..

Review by Frank

Frank

Jun 2023691 reviews

8.1/10

Something special in between. An old Hudson's Bay Jamaica blend from the 50s. Probably bottled at 45%, as was usual back then. I'm curious... Nose: very pleasant and plenty of volume. Light but clear esters, floral-fruity, a little dull and muted, but fresh at the same time. The freshness comes from lemon, which could also go in the direction of bergamot. There is also a hint of pineapple. This is underpinned by a floral violet note. The dullness comes from a slight soapiness. The finish is nicely caramelly with plenty of lovage. Interesting blend, old style, I like it. 8.3 Palate: less lax than expected. An unexpectedly fresh, sweet and sour attack. Lemon and orange diluted with sugar water and a little pineapple. Woody behind it and the muted esters extend out at the back, then transitioning into young branches. Does not keep up with the nose, but is surprisingly complex. 7.9

Review by Michal S

Michal S

Apr 2025312 reviews

7.9/10

Beru to spíše jako možnost ochutnat kousek historie než regulérní jamajskou pecku. Vůně je velmi příjemná, s estery, tropickým ovocem a květinami. Chuť už tak zajímavá není, trocha dřeva, ovoce a esterů, chtělo by to ale o něco více nez 45 %, dochuť je relativně krátká.

Review by Skyfly

Skyfly

Aug 2026667 reviewsGermany

8.3/10

Messebewertung. Habe mit solch alten Abfüllungen für gewöhnlich keine sonderlich guten Erfahrungen gemacht. Dieser hier - frisch geöffnet - ist jedoch super fruchtig mit leichtem Holzaroma und etwas Estern.

Review by Johannes

Johannes

May 20232,933 reviewsGermany

8.2/10

Beautiful ester, which comes across as rather sheltered. Old Long Pond? I like it very much!

Review by Master P

Master P

Jun 2023303 reviewsGermany

7.8/10

Riecht super nach Ester, aber Geschmack is nicht ganz so wie ich erwartet hab. Bischen lasch

Review by Lukas Jäger

Lukas Jäger

Jul 2023522 reviewsGermany

8.2/10

Once again some history in a glass, an old Jamaican, probably from the 50s. As usual for that time, a little thinner, probably bottled at 45% back then. My first impression made me think of Monymusk. A dull, somewhat medicinal nose reminded me at first of some bottlings from this distillery. After a short time with a little air, however, some esters emerge, but they seem very tamed and are hidden behind a soapiness, possibly some violets and clearly bergamot and black tea. On the palate, there are significantly more esters and tropical fruits, lemon and pineapple present themselves in a very mild form, without any sour peaks. Could be an old Long Pond, which presents itself here nameless. Quite a bit of barrel, with a slight chocolateiness that lingers in the mouth and leaves an aftertaste of candied fruit with the aforementioned fruit. Not the Champions League in terms of taste, but as a nerd it's also exciting to try. An old style that no longer exists and is therefore a bit more fun!