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CoR Hampden No Colours for Absolutely Nuts (Ed. 1) 1983
Here's the surprise: after 41 years in the cask this Hampden still smells fresh and fruity, with barely any alcohol showing at 55%. Overripe tropical fruit, banana, pineapple, marzipan and that classic ester-and-nail-polish funk. The palate shows more wood and a musty, slightly peaty edge — a few tasters felt it sits just past its peak, but the finish stays long and fruity.
The community says- Fresh for 41 years
- Ester and tropical fruit
- But: Musty old wood
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How does CoR Hampden No Colours for Absolutely Nuts (Ed. 1) 1983 taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Ancient continental Hampden, fruity ester bomb Loved by Hampden fans for its ester-heavy fruit and astonishing freshness for the age. The catch: some find the musty old-wood note on the palate a touch much.
Hampden lovers chasing rare continental-aged esters
Anyone new to Jamaican funk or wanting sweet, easy rum
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.8 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% 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?
5% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by zabo
Bin immer noch hin und her gerissen, wie ich diese Abfüllung finden soll, die Nase verspricht eigentlich schon viel, aber am Gaumen finde ich dann schon ein bißchen Holz/Fass bzw eine gewisse modrigkeit die ein wenig drüber ist. Genauso wie der Preis.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Incredibly cool 83 Hampden! Continental aging at its best. Tropical fruits, esters, bacon, roasted nuts and lots and lots of delicious overripe tropical fruits. Incredibly creamy and delicious. I really like it!
Review by Skyfly
Messebewertung: Bin froh ihn in der CoR Masterclass verkostet zu haben. Ist eine super Hampden-Abfüllung, die sich sicherlich mit Hampdens der 90er vergleichen kann, aber das PLV einfach schon beim Messepreis scheitert. Ist am Ende nur was für Liebhaber
Review by DomM
Lots of intensity and funk despite the long time in the cask. As for other 1983 Hampden bottlings, this combination of high ester levels and long continental aging is superb and very much to my liking. For this particular one, I think it is a bit over its peak. The finish shows quite a bit of musty wood notes, which overpower the lingering fruit notes.
Review by DosenZorn
Messebewertung GRF 2025 Toller Hampden. Ester Feuerwerk. Marzipan, Bananae, Tropische Früchte und Lack. Hinten raus am Gaumen adstringent. Macht richtig Laune und war für mich um Welten besser als der vorgestellte Caroni.
Review by Thomas
Sehr wirklich sehr schöner alter Hampden. Nicht ganz günstig.stig, aber ein Traum in Sachen Funk, Esther Frucht. Für das Alter erstaunlich frisch. Macht einen riesen Spaß im Glas. Im Abgang lange präsent. In der Euphorie vielleicht 0.1 Punkt zu viel, aber das hat er verdient im Ausgleich für die niedrigen Bewertungen.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5628 04.09.2025 Enjoying a few samples after a hard day at work. Nose Fresh, intense, fruity, overripe, ester, light smoke, light glue, citrus, light cinnamon. Palate Light wood, light smoke, naturally sweet, esters, fruity, banana, light chocolate, faint peat, spice. Finish Medium to long, naturally sweet, light wood, light smoke, faint peat, light citrus Empty glass Light chocolate, light caramel, fruits, light smoke, light sour. German Rum Fest 2025 sample.
Review by Johannes
Ohne direkten Vergleich zwischen anderen 83er Hampden ziemlich perfekt auf den Punkt gebracht!
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Details about CoR Hampden No Colours for Absolutely Nuts (Ed. 1) 1983
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by The Colours of Rum, at 55,1%.
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1 bottles logged by 1 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does CoR Hampden No Colours for Absolutely Nuts (Ed. 1) 1983 cost?
Current best price: 899.00 €.
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