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Hamilton Saint Lucia Pot Still 2005
Funk-chasers who normally reach for Hampden or Worthy Park should meet this Saint Lucian: several tasters swore blind it was Jamaican. At 67.4% it hits with tropical overripe fruit, nail-polish esters, bubblegum, cherry cola and a minty, medicinal edge. One reviewer calls it "wild and untamed," and it genuinely rewards a long rest in the glass before the flavors open up.
The community says- Big Jamaican-style funk
- Complex, layered
- Very high ABV
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How does Hamilton Saint Lucia Pot Still 2005 taste?
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
Fierce, funky pot-still that drinks Jamaican Loved by funk fans — powerful, complex and often mistaken for Jamaican. Ester, petrol, mint and bubblegum over dry oak. The catch: it's hot and needs air to settle.
Ester-heads and Jamaican funk fans who like it cask strength
Beginners and anyone wary of high ABV or bitter, dry rum
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How is Hamilton Saint Lucia Pot Still 2005 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 sits 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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What does the community say?
7% rate it between 6 and 8. 9 selected write-ups from 28 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by zabo
The funny calendar day 19 I'm actually glad I wasn't able to try it yesterday. Thanks to the tip to put it in a glass for a while, I was able to really enjoy it. My recommendation: Pour it, forget about it and taste it after about 1 1/2-2 hours. It has developed into a real grenade. For me, by far the best from the calendar so far. And my new favorite from St. Lucia
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Tasted it blind, thought it was something Jamaican (WP or Hampden). Turned out to be this. It's a really great fierce and complex rum. Funk and fruits and a good balance with the cask. AWESOME. Gotta get me one of these...
Review by m8375e
typically excellent vendome
Review by Johannes
Super fabric!
Review by Jarek
So far, I've always placed some Jamaicans somewhere else in the funny Advent calendar. This time it's the other way around. Ohh, Jamaica. What, St Lucia? But then in the finish, the medical note, gauze bandages etc.
Review by Henry Davies
A real punchy nose, tropical overripe fruit and ethanol vapours. Light spicy mouth with enamel and nail polish notes, funk reminiscent of the big Jamaican funk bombs, finish is long and well balanced. It’s a real bombastic funky rum and while I expected big things it delivers. Worth seeking out if you get the chance!
Review by w00tAN
Nose reminiscent of Foursquare. Nicely spicy, perhaps a hint of fruit, and the alcohol is also perceptible with notes of varnish (but not disturbing) Yo in the mouth then tangy, dry and quite bitter. I imagine some wood. Needs a second and third sip to get the hang of it. The finish is medium long and leaves a bitter, herbal taste on the tongue. Powerful and exciting!
Review by SaibotZtar
The comic advent calendar day 19 Spicy strong stuff . Very tasty ... 👍
Review by Peter Bosel
Wild and untamed, but a must try.
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Details about Hamilton Saint Lucia Pot Still 2005
A Pot Still Rum from Saint Lucia, distilled by Saint Lucia Distillers, at 67,4%.
Community purchases
25 bottles logged by 22 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
28% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
25 purchased · 29 tasted · 20 wishlist · as of
About the Saint Lucia Distillers distillery
The Saint Lucia Distillers distillery is located in Saint Lucia. Rums from Saint Lucia Distillers have been reviewed 4,768 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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