Hampden Kill Devil Jamaica C<>H 2007
Pineapple, mango and green apple burst out of the glass, backed by butterscotch, glue and raw cookie dough — the classic Hampden ester package at full 65.8% strength. Several tasters call it a fruit bomb that's still smooth enough to sip, with a long finish where light oak and leather finally show up. Sour, sharp-edged start, then that buttery fruit takes over.
The community says- Tropical fruit bomb
- Hides the proof
- But: Sharp acidic entry
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How does Hampden Kill Devil Jamaica C<>H 2007 taste?
Aggregated from 32 community reviews.
Intense, fruity high-ester Hampden fruit bomb Loved by ester fans as a powerful, fruit-forward Hampden that hides its proof well. A few find the acidic, sharp-edged entry a touch aggressive and note it's less complex than the Flensburg 2007s.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk and tropical fruit
Anyone put off by high ABV or sour, sharp esters
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.7 sits in the “Very good” band. 90% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
84% rate it 8 or higher. 13 selected write-ups from 32 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
02-09.04.2022 This was crazy week, where some friends and I rented a nice summerhouse on Rømø. The plan was to go nuts for a whole week with different rums without going overboard. The final agreement came to 6 rums a day and then enjoy nice walks or ferry rides during the day. Day 5 Notes Medium dark in colour. Nose Intense, light wood, esters, light grass, pineapple, glue, light tomato. Palate Warm, light spicy, esters, light wood, citrus, pineapple, light tannins, faint caramel, light glue. Finish Long and warm, ester, light wood, light glue, Extra note. There is a light malt presence in the profile.
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose it has very strong alcohol with dried fruit and floral notes with mild hints of spice. Taste reveals a strong a alcoholic presence with immediate strong spice notes followed closely with prominent floral and fruit flavours with a medium sweetness. There is some underlying woody notes with leather to round off this very delicious and complex rum. Finish is medium length with fading off leather and spice notes. This is an exceptional rum that is among the best we have ever tasted. Beautiful sipper. I highly suggest smaller quantity as a sipper, I had a couple Oz with a few large ice cubes and it was difficult to finish… it is complex and strong making it not the most ideal evening glass to sip. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose mild leather with mild fruit and floral notes. Still getting some light underlying spice notes as well on the nose. Taste has a confusing mix of strong floral and fruit notes with spices. You lose the alcoholic hit leaving the rum feeling off balance. Finish is short with dried fruit. I suggest only drinking this release on the rocks because mixing it throws the profile off-balance. It shines through the Pepsi Zero like few other rums.
Review by DangerSnert
On the rocks: This is one impressive rum so much going on all at once. Definitely can taste the high alcohol content but its not overwhelming. Its a delightful culmination of flavors with a medium complex finish. Mixed Pepsi Zero. Nosing: Still have that great sweet smell, leathery, fruit and floral. Subdued alcohol smell. Taste: Retains its strong taste, losses it’s alcoholic hit and medium finish going to a shorter finish.
Review by Sebastian Kornett
Very similar to the Flensburg from the German Rum Festival. Really tasty. Great high ester. For cocktails, it also really hits the spot. Whether it is worth the 149€, everyone must decide for themselves. I ordered a second bottle. Great Continental matured C<>H.
Review by Beancheese
Absolutely lovely rum. This is a high ester fruit bomb that explodes on the nose and palate but which is very smooth and nice to sip on. Sometimes these rums are more interesting than they are ‘drinkable’ but this one manages to do both very well.
Review by Maël Randy
Monumentale. Complexe. L'esther surpuissant s'eclipse tres docement pour laisser la place a un mix spicy powder, fruits exotiques - bananes qui reste en longueur vers le cuir et tabasse en restant peps. ...
Review by Master P
Really very nice fruity and intense 2007 Hampden. Nose with a lot of power, sweet, honey and esters. Taste buttery, yellow fruits and again honey sweetness. In the attack slightly peppery and wood that lasts long. Super powerful overall package
Review by SaibotZtar
Really good 2007 C<>H.Beautiful fruit esters .... nice buttery acidity ... Annas, papaya, mango banana green apple and a hint of marzipan. In the finish comes through some wood and light roasted aromas .Pleases me well.
Review by Serge
Tasted against the two Duchess of the same vintage (rx10462 & 10861). The Kill Devil emerged as my favorite on the nose and palate. Only by 1 and 2 points respectively. But as the winner.
Review by Basti
Strong aromas of butter/almond bakery aromas paired with esters and tropical fruits. Very intense both on the nose and on the palate.
Review by Shaun Abel
Very good, the smell is different from the taste but you won't be disappointed, great after test
Review by Kelly Mason
Awesome, can't taste the proof, beautiful rum, kick in the mouth, worth it
Review by Girish Parmar
Best so far what I had
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Avg. community purchase price 146 €
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Details about Hampden Kill Devil Jamaica C<>H 2007
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Hunter Laing, at 65,8%.
Community purchases
26 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
30% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Hampden Kill Devil Jamaica C<>H 2007?
Community paid 141–189 €.
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