Hampden Rum Sponge No. 11 JMH 1998
Loved by DomM, Serge & 8 more
For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 22‑year, cask‑strength Hampden that mixes big esters with smoked pepper, grilled pineapple, marzipan and light cedar. RumX members praise its depth, long finish and unusual smoky twist.
- Intense Hampden funk
- Unique smoky note
- Long complex finish
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How does Hampden Rum Sponge No. 11 JMH 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 11 community reviews.
Smoky, funky, pineapple Hampden blast For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 22‑year, cask‑strength Hampden that mixes big esters with smoked pepper, grilled pineapple, marzipan and light cedar. RumX members praise its depth, long finish and unusual smoky twist.
Seasoned Hampden fans who enjoy high‑ester funk, high ABV and are curious about a smoky, chili‑spiced twist on classic pineapple and tropical fruit notes.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to strong alcohol, or Hampden purists who dislike smoky or whisky‑leaning cask influence in their Jamaican rum.
How is Hampden Rum Sponge No. 11 JMH 1998 rated?
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Review by DomM
Nose is very nice. It has a lingering smoked pepper / chipotle bbq note which I like very much. This comes alongside classic Hampden notes with pineapple (acidity as well as grilled) and some marzipan. Very nice. Intense yet well balanced on the palate. Smokiness is present again but not dominating. I get some herbal notes alongside Hampden funk with grilled pineapple and tropical fruits.
Review by Serge
Delicious continental Hampden with a great smoky note, which goes wonderfully with the pineapple, the fine wood and the cooked fruit with spices. There is also a little spiciness (chili) on the palate, which with the pineapple and smoke really makes you want to barbecue. Alcohol could be better integrated.
Review by Vincent D
FUNKY ! Wow, cette odeur ! On se téléporte en Jamaïque dans la demi seconde. De la colle, des fruits très mûrs. Puis un ananas doux et subtil. La première gorgée est forte. Les 62° sont bien là. C'est fort et piquant. Presque comme du piment (fort). Immédiatement, le feu est calmé pour une gourmandise incroyable. Tout ce sucre et ce fruit ! Le piquant reste très longtemps en bouche. L'ananas est présent en arrière-plan également. Puis l'aération laissent apparaître une touche iodée ainsi que le bois qui était resté très discret jusque là. C'est franchement très bon. Malheureusement, trop fort pour moi pour devenir un rhum du quotidien. Ca reste une vraie belle découverte. Edit : impression confirmée. Bombe d'esters avec un joli boisé mais un ABV très élevé pour moi.
Review by Boletus
Ein toller Hampden, der alles mit sich bringt, was ich an dieser Destillerie schätze. Besonders gut gelungen finde ich im Mund den Wechsel vom anfänglichen, adstringierenden Esterkick über die vergorenen, säuerlichen Fruchtnoten hin zum röstigen Fasseinfluss mit seiner sanften Holzrauchbegleitung. Das Mundgefühl ist dabei ansprechend lebhaft, ohne nennenswerte alkoholische Spitzen, und setzt dadurch die beeindruckende Aromendichte gekonnt in Szene.
Review by Benoit Mahe
A well-made Hampden without being wow. The alcohol could have been better integrated into the nose.
Community purchases
23 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 4 members.
About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 18,404 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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