Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008
For experienced palates: a high-ester Hampden at 61.8% that rewards attention with overripe tropical fruits, glue/solvent funk, spices, marzipan and balanced oak. RumX members praise its power, integration and value for Hampden fans.
- Huge esters
- Tropical fruit funk
- Great value
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How does Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008 taste?
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Intense, fruity Hampden funk bomb For experienced palates: a high-ester Hampden at 61.8% that rewards attention with overripe tropical fruits, glue/solvent funk, spices, marzipan and balanced oak. RumX members praise its power, integration and value for Hampden fans.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk who enjoy powerful, complex cask-strength rums with overripe tropical fruits, glue/solvent notes and spicy oak.
Those sensitive to high ABV or who dislike funky, ester-heavy Jamaicans with some acidity and astringency.
How is Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.7 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Hampden the way I like it. Intense tropical fruits and dried fruits, allspice, cinnamon and star anise as well as yeast dough and almond croissants, some vanilla yoghurt and passion fruit and minimal saltiness. Very cool, delicious, dangerously palatable and balanced! I would love to compare it with the old plantation hjf predecessor...😍
Review by Basti
At first, the nose is full of glue, varnish and solvents. Over time, the sweet/ripe tropical fruits become more and more apparent. Alcohol well integrated. In direct comparison with the OB HJF 2008 (RX12021), I couldn't identify a loser. I like both bottlings very much and - unsurprisingly - they are quite similar. The PLV should be positively emphasized here again!
Review by Lot-NAS
Slightly too astringent but we are talking on a pretty high level here. A real fruity Ester bomb.
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Review by TheRhumhoe
A Hampden with a forgotten mark (HJF) that nevertheless offers an unforgettable experience. On the nose, the avalanche of overripe tropical fruit fills the nostrils, with notes of marzipan and caramel providing a ton of deliciousness. On the other side, esters, phenolic aromas and brine provide the funk. An indulgent, powerful and balanced combo. The attack on the palate retains its power and roundness to create a delicious, easy-drinking profile. A fruity tsunami sweeps across the palate: banana, pineapple, mango, passion fruit and lime give character to the medicinal notes and spices new to the mouth. The whole is a delightfully round, yet lively and well-balanced. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish, while not revealing any new flavors per se, is as generous as it is long and intoxicating. It's a real concentrated funk, with fruit, pastry and congeners. A superb Hampden that defies all competition in terms of value for money.
Review by Godspeed
Very good. Great little peppery note. Not many HJF on the market but they seem to be very enjoyable.
Review by Johannes
Ein sehr guter Hampden mit allem was dazugehört!
Review by DomM
Very nice bottling. Ticks all the higher ester Hampden boxes imo. Very fruity and well balanced with notes from the cask and some roasted notes. Very intense while very easy to drink despite its high ABV.
Review by Rodolphe
Super Hampden high ester reminiscent of its 2002 buddy but more drinkable with only 60% 😂 Fans of this style will love it at this price, that's for sure.
Review by martin slezák
Colour amber Aroma tropical fruit, overripe banana, pineapple, esters, smoke, glue, thinner Flavour esters, tropical fruit overripe banana,, smoked meat, glue well integrated alcohol Finish long tropical fruit, banana, esters
Review by Adrian Wahl
Great bottling. Personally, a little too flat for an even better rating. But I am very happy to have received a bottle. Finish really concise. 85/100
Review by Vincent D
A Hampden nose, without hesitation. Like a good Hampden quibolus est. Fruity, funky, solvents, esters. It feels like it's going to explode on the palate. The impression is confirmed. It's very good. It's intense but the alcohol is well integrated. Fruit, esters, wood, solvents, glue. It all blends together beautifully. Super Hampden.
Review by Thunderbird
This is a difficult case for me.... I miss the overripe fruit on the nose... the acidity is too high for me... the yoghurt and olive content doesn't quite fit for me either. The palate and finish are more to my taste. The fruit and wood are in harmony here Edit: I mistyped the scale 😌
Review by Jakob
Intense, very fruity Hampden - brings everything you'd expect from a good high ester rum without explicitly shining or standing out with special flavors.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Wild. And unstable, the alcohol is not fully integrated
Community purchases
93 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 24 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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