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Poured into a daiquiri, this is where it earns its reputation — estery banana, coconut and green fruit with real Jamaican funk balanced by soft Barbados creaminess. Sipped neat at 47% it's fruity and a touch gluey, with young-wood spice and warmth some find a bit sharp. Several tasters call it the "best inexpensive english style" white blend around.
The community says- Superb daiquiri rum
- Jamaican funk, banana
- Keep in mind: Young, spicy neat
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Funky banana white, built for daiquiris Loved as a mixing white — most call it a near-perfect daiquiri rum. Neat it splits people: fruity and funky, but young, spicy and a little alcoholic for some.
Aroma profilePeople who want a characterful white rum for daiquiris and tiki drinks
Anyone wanting a smooth, complex neat sipper
Style & occasion: Tropical & funkyCocktails & mixingSipping neat
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250 community reviews
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Review by Agricoler
Most helpful positive review
Also highly recommended neat for the price - an absolute cracker. Really nice banana and green fruit on the nose. Top mixer that I always have a bottle of at home. The best in white from Jamaica and Barbados combined.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Most helpful critical review
Hampden, legendary Jamaican distillery, which besides rum also produces alcohol for perfumes. In all rums from this distillery you can feel wild esters, after which your whole body soaks in the scent of yellow tropical fruit - mango, papaya, pineapple, peach. One of the rums you "must try before you die".
Review by Jack M
Great quality blend of young rums. Lots of tasting notes which are easy to pick out. Plenty of funky fruitiness on the nose (coconut, pineapple, banana) which feels dominated by the Hampden. On the palate the Foursquare comes through to balance the Hampden. I get coconut, funky, creamy, pepper, vanilla, crème brûlée and banana. Medium to long finish of vanilla, spice, banana and sweetness.
Review by cigares
A very light, almost white rum. The nose is marked by Jamaica, very ripe banana esters and a touch of glue. The palate is balanced and the Foursquare brings a little sweetness. The finish is not so short, and funky, fruity aromas linger long enough. A fine rum that lacks complexity, but given the price it's incredibly good.
Review by Timo Groeger
Pub The Rumah Rotterdam April 2026. I'm having a hard time with this rum right now. Yes, the Hampden funk is clearly recognizable here, but I find the mix with a Barbados rum doesn't really fit together.
Review by MarcT
Cocktails, a boardgame, friends. I took the liberty to review this old gem of mine, used mostly in Tiki Drinks. It does shine there, makes a good Daiquiri and is shippable on its own. Granted: at first it was not as good as now, but usually oxidation helps in such cases and I find this fresh and delicious. The Hampden Part is very noticeable, the Alkohol not overpowering and the taste very fruity. Update: it is empty now, sadness ensues. After being open so long the rum got very much different than at the beginning: smoother, sweeter, more fruit. It seems counter intuitive that i would reduce its score, but I must add that I am adjusting it only to fit my current experiences... As this was one of the very first Rums i reviewed here.
Review by Christoph
Nose and taste are clearly different. On the nose rather fresh, overripe red fruit and orange peel. Then in the mouth ginger, vanilla, unexpectedly sweet, some coconut. In the finish then also young wood and white chocolate.
Review by Serge
From a certain level of experience, it's no longer really one to drink straight. But that's not what it's designed for. An inexpensive mixer for lighter daiquiris - classic without high ester spikes. The pot colum blend has a slightly alcoholic note but also nice Jamaican fruit notes and coconut on the Barbados side. A great out of the box option to go light, but not quite easy
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
08.12.2018 Had a wonderful meet up with old and new friends at this wonderful hotel. Notes. Light in colour. Nose: Intense, pineapple, fruitcake, spice, ester. Palate: fresh, ester, fruity, pineapple, light coconut, caramel. Finish: medium long, dry, warm, fruity.
Review by Galli33
Nose: Funky, fruity, soft, with light esters. Palate: Funky, glue, grilled pineapple (a blend with Hampden, for sure 😜), ginger, and spice — noticeably more intense on the tongue. Finish: Short, coffee, oak, arguably too many barrel notes for such a short aging. Overall: A very nice blend.
Review by Gregor
Great distillate. Lots of green banana and ester and at the same time spicy tones and that despite the short storage. The 47 goes quite well with this rum. A clear drinking recommendation from me. The taste is quite lengthy.
Review by Chrischi78
A wonderful component for a Ron Collins and certainly also for everything else that needs a good white rum, it can be made in very good quality. Funky and with tasty citrus notes, it is also perfectly suitable neat. Cheers
Review by Tim
Tasted at the GRF23 at the Velier tasting. Interesting blend from Jamaica and Barbados. The nose is dominated by Jamaica (esters, fruit), while the Barbados component (caramel, coconut) seems to come through in the mouth.
Review by Rumantisch
Great ester flavor Lots of banana in the nose and on the palate The 47% ABV is well integrated but still not too mild, so this one is not for beginners when drinking it neat Also perfect for tiki cocktails.
Review by Paul Christiaens
Nose: quick settlement after an estery start on nail polish remover. Coconut oil, a bit of sugar, then vanilla cream then grass. Maybe a hint of pineapple and pear. A bit waxy, but rather restrained. T: The esters are more prominent now, mainly on ripe pineapple and papaya. A bit of white pepper intertwined with sugar, some alcohol, coconut, grass, vanilla. Tastes a bit alcoholic, and not so outspoken. F: continues on pepper and sugar, alcohol, vanilla, coconut and just a hint of tropical fruit. I can see why this is a good mixing rum. To enjoy it on itself, it's nice but lacks specific key characteristics 6.5
Review by Eric Frechin
On the nose as I could have guessed, it's the funky Jamaican that takes over, you can guess a touch of lime, all sweetened in a pastry-like way. But too bad a smell of neutral alcohol muffles all that a bit. Palate also disturbed by alcohol and astringent. Flat, short finish. I'd reserve it for cocktails.
Review by F.L.O.
Probably the world's best daiquiri mixer in this price range, which you can easily serve to anyone (nerd or beginner). And above all always available. No need for single cask or cask strength for a great daiquiri. Veritas does it! The 8 points are only regarding the mixer. I don't need it for drinking neat... then it's a 5 or 6.
Review by Jussi Piirainen
On the nose: Esters and overripe pineapples as main notes. Little bit of bananas, light coconut and vanilla notes. Taste: Coconut notes, esters, banana notes and vanilla notes. Slightly creamy mouthfeel. Light spicy/citrus/ginger note in the background. Finish: Quite dry. Little bit of vanilla notes, banana notes and light woody notes. Quite short finish Going through my rum collection and trying to find rums that work well with fruity beers and are alsp suitable for people who are new to rum. Price to quality is very good on this rum
Review by Godspeed
To me this is the best inexpensive english style white rum blend on the market. Foursquare column still and Hampden pot still (both low age obviously) makes for a great expression. Also it avoids the glueyness that sometimes plagues low aged jamaicans. My go-to white rum in the english style.
Review by Rumbaer
I bought this one as a mixer for Daiquiris and Mojitos. Great funky notes with lots of fruits right on the nose. On the palate, some esters, banana, and citrus fruits. In the middle, Barbados comes through. The typical coconut nicely balances the rum. Edit 07/26/18 It's super tasty in Mojitos and Daiquiris and really stands out.
Review by Julien Ries
Tasting of Veritas It's a blend mainly intended for cocktail making: a mix of a two-year-aged Foursquare rum with a fairly light Hampden white. That explains the very light yellow color. These are molasses rums, at 47°, the result of collaboration between Richard Seale and Luca Gargano of Velier. On the nose, you immediately get some Jamaican esters that blend very well with Foursquare's characteristic markers: coconut, a bit of vanilla. It mainly gives off very fruity aromas: passion fruit notably. It's a rum with a lot of freshness, notably from a strong herbal side. A second nose after swirling in the glass brings out scents of freshly mowed grass after a summer rain. There are also earthier notes. On the palate, the esters are more pronounced but not overwhelming. The alcohol is very well integrated and the 47° is not biting. The rum is dry but soft. Everything is well balanced. You find the fruity side from the nose, without the herbal and mineral notes. That passion fruit is still there, with a green banana. Some vanilla hints pop up here and there. The whole is slightly spiced with a bit of mild chili. The coconut comes at the end of the palate to linger on the finish. The finish is quite short, which is normal, even appreciated for a cocktail rum. You don't want something too overpowering for tiki mixes. Vanilla is still well present with the very indulgent side of a childhood white chocolate Galak (the one with coconut flakes). It's not really a rum for solo tasting. But it's very good in its category. That explains a fairly modest but still very good score.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
The first impression is dominated by the fruity ester aromas. And you expect a certain Jamaican dominance, but then you have mainly Foursquare in the mouth: vanilla, toffee, chocolate, the soft fruit of ripe pears. The Jamaican ester notes remain excellently integrated bring that extra oomph and complexity over the pure white Foursquare rums. In a daiquiri, it makes just as fantastic an impression as neat. A great rum.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
What a great rum to mix. Jamaica and Barbados. Great. The rum has plenty of strength and gives the cocktail that certain something. My price-performance recommendation for every daiquiri :)
Review by Torsten vom Endt
Good blend rum with a very good price-performance ratio. Fruit predominates on the nose, with spicy notes on the palate. The finish is short and mild. The alcohol is well integrated and not predominant. Good to enjoy neat, with each sip revealing something new
Review by Roman Staroń
An excellent rum for drinking solo as well as in drinks. Very drinkable and tastes good to those not versed in the world of rums. Excellent price to quality. A must have among rums.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Finally tried on the 11th GRF and positively surprised. Top PLV and thus very well suited especially for simple standard cocktails
Review by DomM
Nice mixer. Not more not less.
Review by Nicolas Kröger
Shows what a light rum can do! Bone dry but still soft. Full-bodied symphony from Barbados & Jamaica
Review by Michael Schillheim
Tried at the 11th GRF: very good blender, which can also convince pure.
Review by thomas fraboulet
Funky & fruity. The aftertaste tastes like rumfire, a bit acetone bitter. Fantastic in a daiquiri. After some time & oxydation, the rum tastes quite differently, a lot less bitter and more round/fruity. I believe it is the most flavourful white rum of the market, with Ten to One.
Review by Martin Augustin
Good unaged rum for pure enjoyment.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
The nose is very funky. Lots of estery banana with sweet vanilla in the background. The palate is just as funky as the nose. If I'm honest, I was expecting something a bit nicer from the nose. It's almost at the level of a Haitian Clarins with its fermented taste but not quite as smooth. The finish evens out to a pleasant banana with a touch of spice. It's nice but I do prefer That Boutique-y's Signature #1 and the Haitian rums that I've tried.
Review by ordogh
Surprisingly round and well balanced rum. Nice fruits and spices, clean aromas. For sipping as well.
Review by Schorgelorsch
Had it neat and as a Daiquiri. Neat it's too sharp and edgy. But probably everyone buys it as an excellent mixer. It has its justification there too. However, I'm generally not a Daiquiri fan. That makes life hard for it in the rating.
Review by Rumpalumpa
This stuff is totally great. In my opinion, it's actually primarily for cocktails, where it can add a lot of character to fresh and simple drinks. But it's also delicious on its own, as the esters and glue don't knock you out, but are supported by the sweet Barbados base.
Review by Peter Škabla
Excellent quality smooth rum which does not feel like 47% at all. This is the rum I will offer to any visitor wanting to try a neat sipping rum.
Review by Alan Bertoli
Almost white, light yellow color. On the nose, ripe banana stands out, similar to banana yogurt, then a lighter note of vanilla with an undertone of tropical fruits like coconut and pineapple. On the palate, banana is again the protagonist, vanilla makes a brief appearance to give way to a slightly spicy seasoning, a mix between ginger and pepper. A hint of funkiness. Fairly long finish, I expected it to be shorter. In conclusion, it's a good rum for such a low price.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Ashes on my head that this greatness passed me by for so long. Funky, fruity, fresh, complex on the nose. It's amazing what's going on here and how multi-layered it is. Pure then ginger, orange and heaps of unexpected, warmer aromas. Lots of funk for a white, some glue but above all fruit. 'Perfect daiquiri rum' sums it up exactly. Lime fits perfectly here, a hint of sweetness makes the whole thing blossom. A must on the shelf. Lime peel oil is the absolute insider tip and jackpot here. It makes for a colossal board.
Review by Александр Иванов
Nose: Lite & elegance. Sweet bananas, cream, white flowers, ginger, young wood, orange zest. Simple but nice. Taste: Round but spicy. Sweet cream Brulee, banana, vanilla, tropic fruits, young wood & little bit of ginger. Sharp & young, but still tasty. Aftertaste: medium. Dominate of young wood, banana, ginger & cream brulee. Recommend add few drops of water. Still good rum for this price.
Review by EnjoyLife89
First, a vanilla scent accompanied by glue wafts out of the glass. This is followed by bananas and green fruit. There is a subtle hint of ginger throughout. The taste is much sweeter than expected. Sticky, followed by vanilla and a light coconut note. Fresh fruit is in the foreground. Candied ginger joins in. Light spices in the finish, ginger with a nutty note. I originally come from the world of whisky and have to admit that rum is just as much fun.
Review by Montana
The smell is fruity-sweet, slightly spicy, somewhat reminiscent of a whisky. The taste is also fruity-sweet, slightly alcoholic and burning, somewhat woody (again reminiscent of a whisky). A very good rum for the price!
Review by Jay Awesomo
Rin absolute MUST for every home bar and every daiquiri lover. The Barbados and Jamaica combo makes this rum an absolute highlight in a daiquiri. Not necessarily the best neat, but it shows its strength as an excellent mixer.
Review by Moss Cail
Excellent in almost anything I put it in, great single bottle mixer with hints of many layers of flavors. For the price this is an excellent choice, can't find a fault with it.
Review by Giovanni Cesareo
Great product considering the price. Hampden never contradicts himself.
Review by Morgan Garet
Summary tasting Nose: Jamaica- brown sugar- esters- glue Palate: esters, banana candy, sweet spices, brown sugar Perfect for quality cocktails
Review by FelixS
This nearly unaged rum is already a pleasure neat and even better as a mixer. Very aromatic, moderate ester aroma, coconut, unripe banana, spicy, dry with subtle sweetness, super balanced.
Review by Jalu
Originally bought as a mixing rum for Daiquiris based on many recommendations. So far, I've made my best Daiquiri with this rum. When I tried it neat for the first time, I was surprised at how well this rum drinks on its own. The alcohol is well integrated, and it's super good neat for advanced beginners.
Review by Pandemonia
A very good rum, but just barely living up to the hype for me. Based on its stellar reputation, I admit I was expecting more. Still, it is good, balanced and complex. It juggles notes of baking spice, esters of glue, rubber and bicycle tire together with coconut and dried fruits, all without seeming fragile or too thin. In fact it is robust and evolving. Dry. Can hold its own in both a cocktail and neat. But not nearly as funky as I had expected, though some adjacent industrial and dried fruit quality certainly is present.
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Community paid 19–35 €.
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Details about Velier Foursquare & Hampden Veritas Blended Rum
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Multiple countries, bottled by Velier, at 47%.
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