Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993
For seasoned enthusiasts only: a legendary, cask‑strength Hampden that rewards slow sipping. Expect overripe tropical fruit, solventy esters, vanilla caramel and spicy, woody depth with an endless, sweet-leaning finish. Widely hailed as “King of Hampden.”
- World‑class balance
- Explosive esters
- Endless finish
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“King of Hampden” for seasoned palates For seasoned enthusiasts only: a legendary, cask‑strength Hampden that rewards slow sipping. Expect overripe tropical fruit, solventy esters, vanilla caramel and spicy, woody depth with an endless, sweet-leaning finish. Widely hailed as “King of Hampden.”
Seasoned Hampden and high‑ester Jamaica fans who love powerful, fruity funk at full proof and want a reference‑level bottling to sip slowly and analyze.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike funky esters and intense tropical fruit with woody spice.
How is Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 9.4 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 96% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Gianca Zil
Il miglior hampden che io abbia mai bevuto.. e ne ho bevuti diversi. Equilibrato in ogni suo elemento. Ananas , solvente, caramello, la giusta quantità di esteri! Semplicemente perfetto. Il finale è mostruoso, estremamente lungo, dolce.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
09.05.2016 Evening out with colleagues and good rums. Notes Light to medium dark colour. Nose Fresh, light wood, ester, banana, overripe, polish, light grass. Palate Warm, spicy, light wood, light roasted, citrus, faint glue, fruitcake, medium dry. Finish Long, warm, fruity, wood, faint smoke, ester.
Review by bossi
After direct pouring, the nose is still somewhat restrained compared to the DT90 and TRC90 26yo. After standing for a few minutes, however, it really shows what it can do. Less sour than the TRC, for example, but a little woodier with the typical ester and hampden aromas. On the palate there is an intense sweetness that is not found in any of the comparative candidates. The alcohol is also excellently integrated and in the background it still has a dirtiness that is not (or no longer) to be found in the older Hampdens. The perfect ageing time for this type of rum. The finish is exceptionally long and intense. An outstanding rum, and for us the crème de la crème among the Hampdens.
Review by Jakob
Is often called the King of Hampden - and especially in direct comparison with other representatives of the already extremely exciting 1993 vintage, the outstanding quality becomes more than clear. The balance can only be described as famos - here nothing negative stands out: overripe fruits meet vanilla, caramel sweetness, dark spices and light roasted aromas. Superb!
Review by Niels
One of the best hampden ever tasted
Review by Benoit Mahe
A 1993 Hampden all in finesse and greed. The profile is evolving and offers us in turn all the facets of a great Hampden. I understand why it was so popular at the time when it was a little easier to find.
Review by Alex1981
Outstanding Hampden with no faults. Powerful, funky, fruity, woody notes in perfect harmony. Endless finish that stays with you forever. Thanks Arun for sharing! //Update: so happy I still had a sample! Fantastic Hampden, wonderfully balanced between multiple aromas, great complexity that needs a few minutes in the glass to develop.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 18,347 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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