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CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992
Hampden fans who want fruit over funk will feel at home here. This 24-year 1992 HLCF leans on overripe pineapple, banana and mango, with roasted almond, a little brioche-butter and gentle wood behind it. The ester and glue are dialed back, so it drinks rounder than most Hampdens. Still cask strength at 59.8%, and a few tasters found the nose a touch harsh and sour.
The community says- Overripe tropical fruit
- Beautifully balanced
- Roasted nut notes
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The look inside the bottle
How does CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992 taste?
Aggregated from 49 community reviews.
Rounded, fruit-forward aged Hampden, low on funk A widely loved 92er Hampden, praised for balance and juicy tropical fruit rather than heavy ester funk. Some prefer siblings like the Rumclub for more intensity, but nearly everyone rates it high.
Hampden lovers who want fruit and balance over aggressive funk
People chasing maximum ester funk or sensitive to high ABV
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How is CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 9.0 sits in the “Excellent” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
100% rate it 8 or higher. 17 selected write-ups from 49 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Lukas Jäger
24 Jahre HLCF im Fass… Sicher nicht nein Lieblingsmark, aber doch auch sehr lecker. Trotz des Alters noch vergleichsweise scharf, wobei das wohl auch ein wenig dem Mark geschuldet ist und eher in einer Säure statt Alkohol durchkommt. Dennoch merkt man ihm das Alter durchaus an, eine ordentliche Portion sowie verschiedene Gewürze wie Anis und Zimt schwingen hinter dem typischen Obstkorb mit und erzeugen ein fast schon weihnachtliches Aroma. Dann auch etwas Marzipan und Mandel und schließlich ein ewiger Abgang - Hampden eben, wenn auch andere hier noch etwas langsamer verschwinden.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
legendärer Tropfen!🇯🇲 eine absolute Explosion an Fruchtaromen und das trotz 24y langer Reifung. vollreife Ananas trifft auf süß saure Himbeeren, dazu gebrannte Mandeln, etwas gesalzenes brioche mit Butterkaramell und flambierten Bananen, sowie kandierten Früchten. Holz Noten die nicht zu dominant sind runden das ganze wunderbar ab. einfach extrem rund, komplex und sehr gut Trinkbar, fast schon süffig! 92er Referenz Hampden!💯⚡🤤
Review by Stylo
What a gem! I truly believe that HLCF and HGML are the best expressions of Hampden! Tons of overripe tropical fruits (ananas, jack fruit and banana), mixed with heavier, creamier notes (butter and beef) with a touch of brine and wood from the barrel. I simply cannot stop sniffing and sipping this wonderful rum!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Wow this was a nice surprise. A powerful and intense release and I would have loved to get my hands on a bottle. Intense from nose to finish with nice fruit and esters/glue. Light wood and very good ABV integration. The empty glass is really nice and fruity with some nutts.
Review by Lawich Lowaine
Simply magnificent. A bottle to have in your bar. A surprising color for its age. An explosion of tropical fruit on all sides, both on the nose and on the palate. Superbly crafted, with great complexity and well-integrated alcohol. I wonder if it even deserves more than 91%.
Review by mto75
kein allzu hohes Ester-Level, dadurch tritt das sauer Vergorene und Buttrige nicht so in den Vordergrund. Das aber gerade ist für mich das Spezielle an Hampden. Der gerade zuvor verkostete Velier mit dem höheren HGML Marque gefällt mir noch einen Ticken besser.
Review by Basti
Die Nase ist ist einfach nur genial mit überreifen Früchten wie Mango, Ananas und Banane, dazu leichte florale Noten und etwas Menthol. Macht auch am Gaumen richtig Spaß. Insgesamt sehr fruchtig, intensiv und schön komplex.
Review by tojo
A real surprise! From the smell to the taste to the finish, a great collection of red fruits (currants, raspberries) and yellow fruits. Very little ester and wood/roasted notes. An ideal summer rum.
Review by kclo
Beautifully balanced continentally aged Hampden, a perfect mix of esters and fruits, power and delicacy. Love it!
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Sublime. Opened today for my 30th birthday, in 1992. What a joy! Edit: after 6 months open, still a pure marvel!
Review by Oliver
Brilliant Hampden with little acidity. I like! Slightly spicier and more tart than the Rumclub 1992.
Review by Buddudharma
Sehr schöner Hampden mit toller Balance aller Elemente.
Review by DomM
Noticeably harsher than the RC and Nobilis on the nose.
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Excellent, puissant et complexe, un vrai gros plaisir!
Review by Tom Buteneers
Amazing Hampden, very well balanced!
Review by Rene Pfeiffer
lecker, mittelstarke Esternoten
Review by John Coffey
MA-GNI-FI-QUE!!
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Auction results 187 € – 404 €
from 3 sales, latest 05/2026
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Avg. community purchase price 275 €
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Details about CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Compagnie des Indes, at 59,8%.
Community purchases
38 bottles logged by 32 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
31% opened, 8 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992?
Community paid 240–375 €.
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