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Samaroli Hampden Trilogy Caksus HLCF 2001
Poured neat, this is a sipping Hampden — the 20 years have rounded off the edges, so the alcohol sits well and the overripe pineapple, banana and mango come through with vanilla and brown sugar. Several tasters call it the softest, most "gourmand" of the Trilogy. The trade-off: the funk fades fast and the finish runs short.
The community says- Ripe tropical fruit
- Well-integrated alcohol
- But: Short finish
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How does Samaroli Hampden Trilogy Caksus HLCF 2001 taste?
Aggregated from 44 community reviews.
Soft, fruity aged Hampden, short finish Well-loved as a rounded, controlled Hampden with lovely fruit and integrated 55% ABV. The common gripe: it's a bit tame on funk and the finish cuts short.
Hampden fans who want a smoother, fruit-forward aged version
People chasing wild ester funk and a long finish
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What does the community say?
64% rate it 8 or higher. 19 selected write-ups from 44 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful positive review
Very nice bitter caramel, peach and nutmeg note, as well as some mint or thyme... Very harmonious. The finish is relatively roasty but still delicious! But not enough for a better rating for me.
Review by Adrian Wahl
Most helpful mixed review
Phew... not even that cool. For me, it's the worst HD 2001 I've tried so far. 79/100 points for me.
Review by cigares
Jour 13 du calendrier Samples de Luxe. Regoûté un an et demi après. Un nez de Jamaïque classique, sans trop d’esters avec un côté végétal (rhubarbe, menthol) et des fruits (ananas surmûr). Les fruits attaquent en premier, puis l’alcool, un côté huileux très agréable. De beaux amers et du rôti finissent ce rhum, presque trop d’amers même. Mais la longueur est là avec un bois léger. Un nez superbe, mais la bouche et la finale sont un peu trop heurtés.
Review by Jakob
Solid continental Hampden. The big surprise moment is missing, but that should not mean that deficiencies in the flavor profile would be recorded. The rum offers what you can expect from a good Hampden of this maturity - just not much more. So the obligatory overripe tropical fruit notes (pineapple, mango, banana) meet concise, toasty wood and spicy pungency. In the background, I think I detect some fleshy notes of bacon here and there. In addition, an unobtrusive but recognizable sweetness - a passable cross-section of the Jamaica profile and a nice entry into the flavor spectrum of Hampden.
Review by Skyfly
Der dritte in der Reihe und für mich auch auf dem dritten Platz. Sehr fruchtig und süß von Nase bis Abgang, jedoch schwingt für mich in der Nase Vanillezucker und im Gaumen zusätzlich Backpulver mit, was mir nicht so zusagt.
Review by Timo Groeger
Für einen richtig guten Hampden finde ich ihn etwas zu wässrig. Ansonsten halt ein typischer Hampden, natürlich wieder die (überreifen) tropischen Früchte Banane und Ananas sind hier mit dabei, sowie natürlich Ester.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one was a bit disappointing because I had hoped it was the best one. Better balance in the alcohol than the first one, so less time resting before you get the full profile. The nose is fruity with roasted wood, ester, vanilla and a light floral note. The palate is oily fruity with wood, spices, caramel and light solvents. The finish is long with roasted wood, vanilla and mango.
Review by Martin Augustin
Typische Hampden Noten von jungen Holz, etwas Ester, vergorenen Früchten und Mango kommen einem entgegen. Geschmacklich eher von der leichten Sorte. Brauner Zucker, der typische Fruchtkorb, viel Banane und Brauner Zucker. Solider kontinentaler Hampden.
Review by Beaureve
Vergleich LROK vs HLCF vs <>H: Nase: fruchtig. Zu Beginn vor allem Ananas und Mango. Mit der Zeit auch deutliche Banane. Leichte Ester. Zudem nehme ich eine leichte Gebäcknote wahr. Gefällt mir echt gut soweit. Geschmack: besser als der LROK. Sehr fruchtig (überreife tropische Früchte). Hierzu gesellen sich Esternoten. Zudem leicht süß-vanillig. Etwas holzig. Alkohol überhaupt nicht bemerkbar aber hat ja auch ein paar % weniger. Solide aber nichts besonderes. Nase gefällt mir gut. Geschmacklich das was ich von einem HLCF erwartet habe, mehr aber auch nicht. Ein Sample reicht, eine ganze Flasche brauche ich hiervon nicht.
Review by Pavel Spacek
... 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 Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Le HLCF à un nez, bien évidemment, également, sur les fruits tropicaux bien mûrs. On retrouve de la fraîcheur mentholée et des notes de boîte à confiserie. Le nez est très attirant. En bouche, le côté funky s’efface assez vite pour laisser la place aux fruits exotiques bien mûrs. 20 ans de vieillissement lui ont conféré une rondeur agréable. C’est sacrément bien intégré et gourmands ! La finale est belle mais pas suffisamment longue sur le sucre brun et la pistache. J’adore ce Jamaïcain tout en contrôle. Les années de vieillissement lui ont fait du bien.
Review by Benoit Mahe
A nose on very ripe fruits and esters (for a change!). The originality comes from the menthol and the plum that I had never met at Hampden. The mouth is on tropical fruits and vanilla. It is oily and caramelized. This mouthfeel is sweet and greedy. The finish is rather short on tropical fruits and butterscotch. A good rum. The alcohol is not very well integrated in the nose. It is very greedy. The best of the trilogy for my taste.
Review by Mathieu C.
HCLF --> Esters = 500-700 g/hLap Première bouche trop "sale" en lien avec les esters mais heureusement disparaît vite
Review by Rumclub Latvia
For me this release are between two others from trilogy. Less intense than H, but still very good.
Review by alex
Je ne vais pas être très objective, vu que j’adore les Hampden 😍😍 Du coup celui-là j’aime beaucoup De belles notes de fruits, caramel, vanille, une pointe de poivre, des épices, un petit goût de boisé Tout pour me plaire Belle production 💜
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Sûrement un problème de sample.. a refaire
Review by Johannes
Schöne Süße, Alkohol gut eingebunden, entspannter Hampden!
Review by John Coffey
It clearly lacks funk in this HLCF ! Too wise and consensual in my opinion... It's good and well integrated in terms of alcohol but nothing extraordinary...Still a good hampden that allows to spend a good moment...
Review by Romanodeltauro
Préférence pour ce HLCF vs <>H, les années lui donnent plus de souplesse. Le nez est excellent et envoûtant, belle sensation en bouche, sur le sucre brun et les fruits, le finish est cependant trop court comme pour le <>H.
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Auction results 93 € – 145 €
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Avg. community purchase price 143 €
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Details about Samaroli Hampden Trilogy Caksus HLCF 2001
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Samaroli, at 55%.
Community purchases
27 bottles logged by 25 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Samaroli Hampden Trilogy Caksus HLCF 2001?
Community paid 149–230 €.
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27 purchased · 45 tasted · 4 wishlist · as of
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