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Velier Hampden The Younger (300cl) LROK 2018
Most people land on the same verdict here: a proper young Hampden with all the markers — banana, pineapple, ester and that varnish note — but several tasters find the palate thin and a touch watery at 47%. One reviewer sums it up as nice but not a bottle he needs to own. Where everyone agrees: it makes a great cocktail rum and a gentle intro to Jamaican funk.
The community says- Banana and pineapple
- Classic ester funk
- But: Thin on palate
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How does Velier Hampden The Younger (300cl) LROK 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 23 community reviews.
Young, fruity Hampden; light neat, great mixer Textbook Hampden nose of banana, ester and shellac, but the palate reads light and watered-down for some. Loved as a mixer and a first Jamaican; a bit simple neat.
People easing into Jamaican funk, and anyone building a cocktail bottle
Ester fans wanting a heavy, intense sipper
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How is Velier Hampden The Younger (300cl) LROK 2018 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
52% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 23 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Lukas Jäger
The rum is okay, no highlight, but a simple, Well drinkable Hampden. Pulled from the big bottle with the pipette but it simply makes an impression, for that there are one, two points extra ;-)
Review by Michal S
A decent young Hampden with tropical fruits (bananas) and esters, a bit light for me.
Review by Vincent D
Peut-être moins cool que son aîné de 2016. Mais ça reste quand même un super rapport qualité prix. Rhum ideal en cocktail, pour faire découvrir les Jamaicains à des débutants ou bien pour un petit verre plaisir. Je trouve que c'est une réussite.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
Golden in color, with mango, banana, pepper and shellak on the nose, the palate is dominated by pineapple, orange peel and cloves - I LOVE IT 😎
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Not bad but really young and a bit too light.
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Auction results 150 € – 158 €
from 2 sales, latest 09/2024
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Avg. community purchase price 174 €
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Details about Velier Hampden The Younger (300cl) LROK 2018
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 47%.
Community purchases
27 bottles logged by 21 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Hampden The Younger (300cl) LROK 2018 cost?
Community paid 167–280 €.
Current best price: 224.34 € – within the typical community range.
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27 purchased · 24 tasted · 7 wishlist · as of
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