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Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) HLCF 2016
Made for people already deep into Hampden's high-ester world: this HLCF hits with glue and ester on the nose, then pineapple, banana and mango on the palate, with olive and a little licorice bitterness. Several tasters call it one of the better recent HLCF bottlings — rounder, with the alcohol well tucked in for a 5-year-old at 60%. Not one to ease into.
The community says- Pineapple-banana fruit
- High ester funk
- But: Hot finish
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How does Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) HLCF 2016 taste?
Aggregated from 37 community reviews.
Fruity, high-ester Hampden at full power Most rate it a strong, fruity ester bomb with well-integrated heat for its age. A few find the finish too hot or the licorice edge too bitter — one dismissed it outright.
Hampden fans who want high-ester fruit at full strength
Beginners and anyone put off by heat or licorice bitterness
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How is Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) HLCF 2016 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.5 sits in the “Very good” band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
95% rate it 8 or higher. 11 selected write-ups from 37 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Timo Groeger
Dieser Hampden erinnert mich schon viel mehr an einen Hampden, wie die Dinger aus der 8 Marks Collection. In der Nase halt überwiegend Ester am Gaumen kommt dann noch eine gewisse Fruchtigkeit bestehen aus Ananas und Banane hinzu. Echt lecker.
Review by Basti
An der Nase Zitrusfrüchte, buttrige Noten, Ester, Klebstoff, etwas Lakritz, tropische Früchte und Vanille und metallische/medizinische Noten. Für meinen Geschmack insgesamt etwas zu sehr auf der bitteren, lakritzigen Seite.
Review by Thunderbird
This is so far for me the best Hampden with the Mark HLCF!He comes round, complex and absolutely coherent therefore! The fruit, spice and wood are perfectly balanced, nothing dominates, but alternates harmoniously!Top!
Review by Jakob
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 Christoph
Very tasty ester fruit bomb. The alcohol is very well integrated for the young age. The high ester content is much more noticeable here than in the older HLCF that have been released recently.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Also a very nice release. Fruity with some esters and nice wood and spices. I like the smoky touch in the finish and the empty glass reveals nice chocolate notes.
Review by Mike H.
A very nice Hampden. The only downside is that the alcohol comes through a little too much during the finish.
Review by ilRummista
Più lo bevo e più mi piace. Uno tra i migliori Hampden imbottigliati negli ultimi 24 mesi
Review by John Coffey
Bon mais vu le prix il y'a bien bien bien mieux !!
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
So much alcohol in the finish. Taste as very cheap. Like Younger.
Review by Mc Pirate
Hampden typiquement jamaïcain mais fort du début à la fin ! Je ne suis vraiment pas fan
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Auction results 230 € – 264 €
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Avg. community purchase price 307 €
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Details about Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) HLCF 2016
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 60%.
Community purchases
46 bottles logged by 40 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Hampden Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) HLCF 2016 cost?
Community paid 144–473 €.
Current best price: 169.00 € – within the typical community range.
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46 purchased · 38 tasted · 14 wishlist · as of
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