The Whisky Jury Hampden HD JMH3 2012
Loved by Bene37, Lot-NAS & 15 more
For curious explorers of Jamaican pot still, this cask‑strength Hampden is a softer, low‑ester take: ripe yellow fruits, light pineapple, vanilla, honeyed cream and gentle oak. RumX members enjoy it as a relaxed yet characterful sipper after some airtime in the glass.
- Balanced profile
- Fruity esters
- Long warm finish
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How does The Whisky Jury Hampden HD JMH3 2012 taste?
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Gentle, low‑ester Hampden pleasure For curious explorers of Jamaican pot still, this cask‑strength Hampden is a softer, low‑ester take: ripe yellow fruits, light pineapple, vanilla, honeyed cream and gentle oak. RumX members enjoy it as a relaxed yet characterful sipper after some airtime in the glass.
Fans of Jamaican rum who want a gentler, low‑ester Hampden at cask strength, with fruity notes, vanilla and honeyed oak rather than aggressive funk.
Those seeking intense Hampden funk or very sweet, easy 40% sippers; anyone sensitive to higher ABV heat despite the softer ester profile.
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RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.2 lands squarely in the "Very good" 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 Bene37
Ein schöner Rum mit fruchtigen Estern und kräftigen Aromen, der hat gut Druck auf dem Kessel. Tropenfrüchte, Klebstoff, Vanille und Ingwerschärfe, dazu ein Spritzer Limette. Kein Funk, aber ein kräftiger Bass. Gefällt mir gut. 89/100 oder 7/10
Review by Lot-NAS
Not your typical Hampden with Esters upfront in your face. I find it kind of delicate and balanced really nice with the cask (refill barrel) which I assume held some bourbon before. It is really fruity with apples, pears and hints of pineapple and some creme brûlée. The finish is a real delight with some ester to top off this Hampden made bourbon.
Review by Jacques etdom
Au nez on sent de suite qu on est chez hampden, mais à faible taux d esters. De l ananas, du vernis, des fruits tropicaux. Sur le second nez, on sent l influence du fut de bourbon, de la vanille et un côté pâtisserie, font leur entrée. La bouche est sur les mêmes marqueurs avec un côté crémeux et un peu de boisé. C est vraiment agréable. Un hampden plaisir, sans prise de tête. Seul bémol, une finale trop courte à mon goût. Très belle sélection.
Review by TheJackDrop
A little Saturday-night sample that's sure to please! Here we have a good Jamaican with low Esters, going straight for the fruit, light woodiness, a nice (natural?) sweetness that sticks to the glass! The finish, with a hint of pepper or spice, is nice even if not super-long. A good moment without being exceptional.
Review by Thunderbird
I would never have come up with Hampden blind. The aromas are too atypical. Initially, I have an artificial wine gum fruit note on the nose, which develops towards yellow fruit and mango after some time in the glass. Later, a hint of creme brulee is added. On the palate, it is initially creamy and soft. The alcohol is well integrated. At first I taste a strong sweetness of honey and again creme brulee. Then comes some vanilla, light wood, allspice, delicate esters and finally cookie. I can't find any more fruit... The finish is relatively short with caramel, vanilla and later dried fruit. A good bottling, but Hampden? I doubt that here 🤷🏻
Review by John Coffey
Hampden with an owh mark, I think. Quite a closed nose, but on the palate there's a touch of varnish and fruitiness, though not necessarily in an exuberant way.
Review by Johannes
I would guess that this is an OWH. Nice profile that reminds me more of Worthy Park than Hampden. However, the Mark is not my Hampden favorite.
Review by Master P
I miss esters, smells fruity and tastes the same. finish is a little too spicy
Review by Vincent D
Rather closed nose. Needs to be left to air for a long time. Discreet apple, crème brûlée, vanilla and wood. On the palate, wood dominates. Then fruit. A touch of fermentation. Acidic. Astringent. Long, warm finish (peppery).
Review by Serge
Low ester profile with almost WP character. Still quite tasty. Somewhat biting on the palate with less than ideal alcohol integration - but within reason ... probably wouldn't have been so noticeable with more esters.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 18,413 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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