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Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt HLCF 2016
Most tasters land in the same place: a genuinely good young Hampden that drinks older than its five years, with the 60% ABV impressively well-tucked. Expect grilled pineapple, ester funk, pear, banana and a smoky, olive-and-glue edge. The recurring grumble isn't the liquid — it's that the pretty photo bottle often ends up in the collector's corner rather than the glass.
The community says- Well-integrated 60% ABV
- Grilled pineapple, ester funk
- But: Youthful rough edges
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How does Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt HLCF 2016 taste?
Aggregated from 82 community reviews.
Fruity, smoky young Hampden that drinks older Widely liked as a rounded, fruity HLCF with the alcohol beautifully integrated. A few say the youth shows some rough edges, and several feel it drifts toward collector-shelf territory.
Hampden and high-ester funk fans
Beginners wary of high ABV and funk
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90% rate it 8 or higher. 18 selected write-ups from 82 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jakob
Most helpful positive review
Stands out extremely positively in a direct comparison of the two2016 Hampdens, which were released under the aegis of Velier. Clearly more harmonious and with far better integration of the alcohol.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Most helpful mixed review
... 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 HenryL
Very tasty! Great nose, in the first moment when you take a sip it has briefly a somehow unpleasant mouthfeel. However, this fades very quickly, then spreads a great flavor palette in the mouth! The rum develops from rather acidic ester notes to a sweetish pear with a slight eucalyptus note.
Review by Tschusikowsky
With a drop or two of water, this rum works wonderfully. It is harmonious but also complex. Rather on the spicy side and less funk. It seems older than the 5 years. The rum still has a very good PLV.
Review by mto75
somehow seems to have more than just 5 years under its belt. Very round on the nose, and there are many nuances to discover: fermented and candied fruit, pear, smoked bacon, olive, butter croissant. Smoky on the palate, mirabelle plums, pear, candied fruit and brine.
Review by Adrian Wahl
Cross-tasting with RX27 & RX11980 I have to raise my initial rating significantly. In direct comparison, better than the new Hampden HLCF Classic 2017, but still a corner behind the Velier HLCF 2010
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
What I like about this rum is how well the ABV has been integrated. A very well balanced rum indeed. The price is stiil up among the others though. The nose is fruity with ester, waxes, honey, chocolate and vanilla. The palate is warm, complex and extremely well balanced with fruits, honey, sugarcane, chocolate and vanilla as well as a nice smoky touch. The finish is long and warm with pineapple, vanilla and again that lovely smoky note.
Review by Serge
So, now I'm finally going to try it. Thanks SaibotZtar for the split 👌 The rum is relatively young. It clearly stands out from the HLCF Classic in terms of quality ... but on the other hand only so much that it's easy to understand why it was packaged in a bottle with a cool photo on it. That makes it look even better 🤣 Conclusion: Good, but overpriced. My sweet spot here would be 3-5 more tropical years, I think. I like the nose much better and more mature than the palate.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un Hampden au profil typique et maîtrisé. Le nez attaqué sur les esters et les fruits tropicaux mûrs, mais offre de belles notes pâtissières, beurrées et des fruits confits par la suite. La bouche se veut intense et saisissante avec les fruits exotiques, une pointe d’olive, et surtout une saveur fumée et de viande qui donnent du caractère au rhum. La finale est assez longue et se prolonge sur la même trame de fumée et de fruits exotiques. L’alcool y est très bien intégré. Un Hampden solide pour son faible compte d’âge.
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
An amazing Hampden! Found it at my favorite bar in Copenhagen. The first thing I find that hits the nose is banana and chocolate. I got notes of fresh fruits, cocoa, citrus and vanilla. Very interesting Jamaican rum to me
Review by ilRummista
Uno degli Hampden che mi è piaciuto di più negli ultimi 2 anni. Ottimo naso e palato ancora migliore nonostante i soli 5 anni di invecchiamento. Ne compreró sicuramente una seconda bottiglia perché è davvero buono!
Review by Johannes
Guter Hampden!
Review by Benoit Mahe
Ce qu'on attend d'un Hampden de cet âge là et à ce degré d'alcool. Le premier nez est sur l'ananas, l'olive et une pointe de fumée. Avec l'ouverture, on retrouve une note gourmande. qui me rappelle la poire pochée. En bouche c'est gras et fruité. La finale est relativement longue et sèche, sur les epices et la fumée. L'ensemble est une belle réussite. Meilleur que le Habitation Velier H à mon goût.
Review by Mentalo
Alkohol beißt etwas zu Beginn. Braucht etwas Zeit im Glas. Ansonsten eine schöner tropisch gereifter HLCF. Bringt recht viel Säure mit, etwas Holz, Marzipan und schöne fruchtige Noten. Ist gut, aber kommt nicht an den Velier HLCF aus der Habitation Reihe heran.
Review by Filip Šikula
Perfektní komplexní jamajka. Divočina, ovocnost, typická perfektní jamaica. Voňavá, ovocná esterová záležitost,jamajka je prostě srdcová záležitost, která málokdy zklame. Tak tohle není ten případ. Perfektní, perfektní :-)
Review by Richard Krupa
Teochu gumy i plastu
Review by Leo Krüper
Sehr gut für einen 5 y/o
Review by kondgab
Sampled at the 2024 Rum Love Festival in Wroclaw. The alcohol is smoothly integrated. It leans more toward a collector's item. Nose of esters, tropical fruits and vanilla. Palate and finish echo fruits, vanilla, and smoke.
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Avg. community purchase price 133 €
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Details about Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt HLCF 2016
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 60%.
Community purchases
119 bottles logged by 100 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
5% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt HLCF 2016 cost?
Community paid 129–271 €.
Current best price: 141.43 € – within the typical community range.
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