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Asmussen Old Jamaica Rum
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Sipped neat from a tasting glass among friends — this is a roughly century-old Jamaican bottling, and everyone who's had it treats it as a once-in-a-lifetime pour. The nose is all overripe pineapple, grilled fruit and coconut; the palate hits with esters, fruit and astringency before the 73% even registers. Several tasters guessed Hampden. Long, oily, fruit-soaked finish.
The community says- Explosive fruit nose
- 73% Vanishes
- Oily long finish
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Summarized by AI from 13 community reviews.
Century-old Jamaican ester bomb, fruit for days Near-universal awe — one taster reckons it "beats all modern Hampdens," and the recurring note is how invisibly the 73% sits. Only quibble: some find the finish a touch short.
collectors chasing historic Jamaican ester rums
anyone wanting an everyday, findable bottle
Style & occasion: Sipping neat
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Review by Leo Krüper
Simply awesome. Beats virtually all modern Hampdens. 100 years old, 73%, best nose I've ever had with a Jamaican. Incredibly good alcohol integration.
Review by cigares
A very fruity nose of tropical and yellow fruits. The alcohol is terribly well integrated. On the palate, you can clearly feel the kick of the alcohol (73%!), but immediately afterwards the fruit invades the palate. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of dried fruit. Quite a big difference between the rather sweet nose and the palate, which is still very lively for its age. Perhaps due to the fact that the bottle was opened about a year ago? A historic and delicious rum, which doesn't always go together.
Review by Tom Buteneers
Explosion of estery fruits, alcohol perfectly integrated. Wonderful in every possible way. It packed a whopping 73% but it was not noticeable. Best guess was a HV Hampden at +60% Never tasted anything like it. Probably never will again 🥲 No words, only love 😍
Review by Adrian Wahl
WOW! What an honor to have this liquid legend in the glass. Many thanks Artur 🥰🥰🥰. The nose is brutally awesome and fresh for a rum probably around 100 years old. Measured 72.8% even today. The nose is fresh and you immediately notice you're in Jamaica. The profile can perhaps be loosely compared to a great HD 1990. The finish is indeed a bit short but I'm completely thrilled. 91/100
Review by Johannes
Wow, grilled pineapple without end and coconut. Palate a bit weaker, but unbelievable level!
Review by Banana Joe
For me the highlight of a great Hampden evening at Leo's. Getting a rum over a hundred years old into the glass is something special. Insanely complex and balanced. Finding such a rum, which was probably perfectly aged, is a 'once in a lifetime' experience. Could actually be a Hampden.
Review by Alex1981
What a treat! Beautiful nose with overripe pineapple and some roasted notes. The palate kicks you with nearly overwhelming mix of esters, fruits, astringency & alcohol, all surprisingly well integrated. Oily, full mouthfeel that stays with you forever. Endless finish that brings back to pineapples & other fruits. What an experience with a nearly 100yo rum. Thanks for sharing Artur 🥰
Review by Mike H.
The highlight of the day was this high ester rum bottled around 100 years ago. Incredible fruity nose and pallet. One can only imagine what this rum must have tasted like a century ago. Simply amazing!!!
Review by Chris Lewis
What an honor to be able to taste this incredibly old and incredibly delicious rum with friends new and old. When the glass was empty, the aromas continued to develop beautifully. Just a very unique experience.
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