Habitation Velier Hampden Celebrating LM&V 5th Anniversary (Magnum) HES 2019
For curious explorers into Jamaican funk, this young 60.5% Hampden low‑ester delivers bright tropical fruit, citrus, light glue and medical notes. RumX members praise its vibrant nose and easy‑sipping character despite the high strength.
- Expressive nose
- Tropical fruit funk
- Well‑priced Hampden
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Vibrant young low‑ester Hampden funk For curious explorers into Jamaican funk, this young 60.5% Hampden low‑ester delivers bright tropical fruit, citrus, light glue and medical notes. RumX members praise its vibrant nose and easy‑sipping character despite the high strength.
Fans of lighter, low‑ester Hampden who enjoy tropical fruit, citrus and gentle funk at high proof, and want a vibrant, youthful profile for sipping or bold cocktails.
Beginners or anyone sensitive to 60% ABV, and drinkers expecting deep, long‑aged complexity or very sweet, rounded sippers.
How is Habitation Velier Hampden Celebrating LM&V 5th Anniversary (Magnum) HES 2019 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.2 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Timo Groeger
Guys, sorry, but this is a mega Hampden, I'm really lost for words. So medicinal, spicy and fruity on the nose, woody, vanilla and fruity on the palate. You can hardly taste the alcohol. I'm a fan of this rum. Thanks SaibotZtar for the sample.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Meine geringen Erwartungen wurden komplett erfüllt: belangloser Low Ester Hampden, dem es an allem fehlt: kaum Komplexität, kaum Körper, kurzer Abgang. In der ersten Nase eine künstliche Zimtnote, die später verfliegt und dann der typischen Hampden-Nase Platz macht. Alkohol nicht gut eingebunden. Im Meer der Hampden Abfüllungen eine weitere Belanglosigkeit.
Review by Johannes
I am surprised! Nice tropical low Ester Hampden with good complexity, abundant fruit, light marzipan notes, rather on the astringent side.
Review by Andi
Funky, Ester, Ananas, Banane, wenig Holz, etwas vergoren
Review by Aussierumfan
Quite an enjoyable young hampden! Not the most complex but good nevertheless. Lots and lots of fruits, I'm getting bananas, mangos and some pineapple. Funky with mild solvents and glue. A bit rough on the edges with a shortish finish. Well worth a try!
Review by Jonas
Durchaus gelungen für gerade mal 3 Jahre Lagerung. Mir aber dann doch ein bisschen zu ungestüm. Der Alkohol ist außerdem etwas zu prägnant imo.
Review by Schnubbii
Great lower-ester Hampden with good value for money. I will keep an eye out for a bottle at a reasonable price.
Review by Leo Krüper
Solider Hampden, aber nichts dolles. Habe wenig von der sonst so brachialen Power im Glas. In der Zweitverkostung ungewohnt kräutrige Noten für einen Hampden. Erinnert mich an günstige Guyana Rums (die Ich nicht mag), daher Abwertung um weitere 4 Punkte.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Wow, they really crammed a lot of flavours into this very young rum. Very fruity with nice herbal and floral notes. The flavours just creeped across the table from opening the sample and pouring it into the glass. The empty glass has flavours even the day after sampling.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
I expected more from it. Sour, slightly unripe pineapple, slightly medicinal and floral perfumed. Overall, not particularly round and somewhat exhausting. I find him especially much too acidic, astringent and too alcoholic...
Review by alex
What a treat for such a young rum. It is sure that with a longer ageing, it would be even more accomplished but I took a lot of pleasure to taste it.
Review by Adrian Wahl
A little young, but still nice. Alcohol not perfectly integrated. Very LROK-like
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
To me it's rather complex, despite the young age. I find it very fresh and fruity to the nose, and funky, fruity and smooth to the taste. The aftertaste is lingering, and not much bitterness but flavorful
Review by Mentalo
Junger Hampden mit gut integriertem Alkohol. Wenig Esternoten, fruchtig (Zitrus). Erinnert an LROK Abfüllungen. Es fehlt halt die Komplexität, aber trotzdem gut trinkbar. Paar Jahre tropische Reifung würden der Abfüllung wahrscheinlich gut tun.
Review by Rum Watcher
Ja doch, gefällt mir jetzt nach der 2. Verkostung noch besser. Wirkt älter als er ist, Alkohol anfangs noch sehr präsent, entwickelt sich im Glas zum easy sipper mit sehr viel karamelliger Süße. Lecker
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90 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 16 members.
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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