RA Burke’s Elements Feuer
For experienced palates who enjoy high-ester Jamaica with a twist: this cask-strength Hampden-style blend brings gluey funk, peat smoke, bacon notes and tropical fruit. RumX users see it as a bold, good-value experiment neat or in cocktails.
- High-ester funk
- Interesting smoke/peat
- Great value
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How does RA Burke’s Elements Feuer taste?
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Smoky Hampden funk experiment For experienced palates who enjoy high-ester Jamaica with a twist: this cask-strength Hampden-style blend brings gluey funk, peat smoke, bacon notes and tropical fruit. RumX users see it as a bold, good-value experiment neat or in cocktails.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk who are curious about peated whisky cask influence and don’t mind a wild, smoky edge at near 60% ABV.
Beginners, peat-averse drinkers, and anyone sensitive to high ABV or looking for a classic, clean Jamaican fruit bomb without smoky or meaty notes.
How is RA Burke’s Elements Feuer rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.4 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 68% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 12% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Rum Watcher
Für die Preisklasse, bekommt man gut etwas geboten…hat mich fast etwas überrascht. Klare Hampden-Nase und trotz des hohen ABV nach ein paar Sekunden im Glas nicht sprittig. Waren beide überrascht. Durchaus aus „Basic“ Jamaican den ich mir vorstellen kann, ins Regal zu holen.
Review by RumTaTa
At first I'm confused: the label on the bottle states the alcohol content as 59.6%. On my sample, however, it says 69.8%. Coincidentally, exactly the same as the Elements Water. I guess the intern wasn't paying attention! The nose immediately reveals the Jamaican origin. Hampden esters without end! However, I mustn't smell too deeply into the glass - the alcohol hits me hard! At most, I can only detect a hint of smoke on the nose. The start on the palate is incredibly strong and the smoke is there too! Less medicinal but more in the direction of a campfire and fortunately not overpowering. After the smoke, there are flashes of sweet oranges. Overall very impetuous and sharp-edged. The influence of the whisky cask becomes even clearer towards the finish - but does not dominate the impression. As with many young Hampden bottlings, the finish is long but quickly loses its intensity. Although I'm not usually a fan of whisky-rum hybrids, I think this bottling is a successful experiment. The whisky influence remains subtle and underlines the "fire" in the name with the smoky note.
Review by Timo Groeger
Wow, der hat wirklich Feuer :) Viel Ester und Klebstoff in der Nase, außerdem etwas Lösungsmittel. Am Gaumen ist er dann richtig intensiv, man spürt das Feuer förmlich:) Zum Ester und Klebstoff gesellen sich hier noch ein paar tropische Früchte.
Review by Christian Rudt
Nach dem esterreichen Tollen Start mit "Wasser" nun also "Feuer" und wie der Name schon vermuten lässt sind Whisky Fässer im Spiel. In der Nase haben wir immer noch einen schönen runden Jamaikaner, da fällt dieser Fasseinfluss nicht allzu sehr auf. Das ändert sich aber gleich beim Antrunk wo uns ein rauchig-torfiges Profil erwartet das die tropischen Früchte klar dominiert. Alles in allem in Ordnung aber einfach nicht mein Geschmack aber auch nichts was ich weg schütten würde. Kann ich mir nämlich gut als Mixer mit Cola vorstellen.
Review by Johannes
High ester meets a slightly smoky, peaty aroma. The alcohol is surprisingly well integrated! Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the smoky aroma, even though the rum is basically harmonious and will probably have its fans. I can't really taste the sherry.
Review by Oliver
High ester meets smokiness. Interesting to have tried, but doesn't really grab me.
Review by R Wehner
In der Nase trifft Jamaika auf Torf, wobei der Torf (hier eher Schinken als Lagerfeuer) dominiert, riecht erstmal interessant, kaum scharf; auf der Zunge wirds absolut durcheinander, hier und da erkennt man was: Klebstoff, Torf, Süße, egal was, Abgang eher kurz, nicht meiner
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Phew... On the nose still typical Hampden with lots of fruit and only subtle smoke and some marzipan. On the palate then extremely much smoke, peat, bacon and Islay whisky aroma. In my opinion, it almost completely destroys the Hampden and doesn't fit together harmoniously at all... Sorry, but that doesn't appeal to me at all.
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17 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 3 members.
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