Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof

Review by Stefan Persson

Most helpful positive review

Stefan Persson

Mar 2025676 reviewsSweden

8.7/10

It’s fantastic that it’s possible to buy a rum like this, matching the Veliers, to this quite low price. The nose is complex and full of aromas of esters, fruits and wood. At the palate it’s heavy, complex and funky with flavors full of esters and spices. The finish is long, elegant and subtle.

Review by Barnagricole

Most helpful mixed review

Barnagricole

Jul 202382 reviewsBelgium

7.9/10

👃: Hyper funky, fruity, ripe banana, marzipan (almond), alcohol, light spice and some wood👄: Citrus, dry wood, yeast, alcoholic, fruity and Indian wood style spice. It's funky and complex⏳: Medium, red fruit and spice.

Review by Stefan L

Stefan L

Jan 2026150 reviewsSweden

8.3/10

This is my reference at 83 points. I know it’s a strange number to have as a reference, but still its a great rum and it keeps the rest of the rums in check and have plenty to spare in the 80s and 90s above it. I use it to kind of reset my values for my other rums, but still my daily form fluctuate. - Had to go back to my reference and it’s a good practice… - Now with the new HLCF being so different I think I need to stock up with this good oldie - Yup, got me a couple more Bottles just to keep. - Strange, now compared the last of my old bottle to a recently opened one and the old has more rubber notes and the newly opened one is closer to the new HLCF Classic. - Some months since last time now and this time around A/B tested with a friends bottle and there is definitely differenceses between them. - Almost a year since last time above and it definitely has its place as a reference. However the difference between the bottles makes this less clear. I really like the Asphalt tone in the original bottle. 250701: - Long time since last tasting and I do have a problem with my old 8,3 points as I now think this is much better than that, especially with the not so common asphalt note. Not sure what to do about it and will have to keep it as is for now. 260109: - Not sure how to handle this now… I would love to lift it to 8.5, but having it as a refence makes it impossible and moving all the other rums according to it would be impossible. I guess taste varies over longer time periods too and not just day to day.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Apr 20235,556 reviewsDenmark

8.4/10

A really good Jamaican style rum with a real punch. I'd say most may need a few drops of water to make it a lot more digestible. Rest for 15-20 minutes for all flavours to be released. Has more bang for your buck than the 92 proof version.

Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

Dec 2022151 reviewsItaly

8.6/10

Nice rum! Very pronounced toastiness! It drinks very well!

Review by cigares

cigares

Apr 2025921 reviewsSwitzerland

8.4/10

A fantastic nose of rum raisins, like Jamaican ice cream (and with good reason). But also tropical fruits, especially banana and a little pineapple, and measured esters. On the palate, the ABV is discreet but supports the aromas. There are tamed esters and plenty of fruit, but also spice and roast. The finish is long and after a first glass I'm quite enthusiastic about this affordable Hampden. But after a second and especially a third glass, the aromas start to bore me and I imagine this rum should be reserved for mixology rather than pure tasting. Hence my much lower score than I'd imagined. Nevertheless, an excellent price/quality ratio.

Review by Giorgio Garotti

Giorgio Garotti

Apr 2025183 reviewsItaly

9.0/10

Per me rimane uno dei migliori Hampden da bere! Un blend davvero riuscito che, come prima release insieme a Velier, ha mostrato al panorama del rum quello che Hampden è in grado di offrire! Tra l’altro qualità prezzo strepitosa!