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Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel HGML 2018
Anyone already deep into Hampden marques will read this one closely — a blend of DOK, HGML, <>H and LROK at a punchy 60%. The nose is the highlight: juicy tropical fruit, esters, glue and solvent, a little marzipan and toasted nut. The palate splits opinion, turning drier and more tannic than most expect from Hampden, with an acidic edge and a short, slightly bitter finish.
The community says- Juicy ester nose
- Tropical fruit
- But: Dry tannic palate
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How does Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel HGML 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 24 community reviews.
Fruity, ester-driven Hampden with a dry, woody palate Most rate it well and the nose wins praise, but several feel the dry, tannic, oak-forward palate never quite matches it — a Hampden that promises more than it delivers.
Hampden fans who like esters and high proof
beginners and anyone wanting a sweet, long finish
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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71% rate it 8 or higher. 7 selected write-ups from 24 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful positive review
#5713 27.09.2025 Day one of the Whisky Live 2025, which this year looks better organized/arranged inside. A pretty nice HGML but I did expect more. Fruity with esters and light spicy tingle on the palate. The wood is well integrate and there is a light marzipan note in there as well. In the background there is some glue and solvents.
Review by Righrum
Most helpful mixed review
A rollercoaster. Three tastings, three different feelings, but overall this is pretty weak compared to (High) expectations, at least in my opinion. The nose is interesting, tied to esters, so varnish, glue and agrumes, plus some tropical fruits. The point is, the palate does not keep up and adds a whole new layer that doesent fit in very well in my opinion. In fact, it is a tad salty and astringent, and this spoils the overall good profile
Review by Schnubbii
Verkostet gegen ein HGML Laborsample direkt von Hampden, ebenfalls aus 2018, aber mit 62%. Für meinen persönlichen Geschmack sehr gelungen und komplex und hier ziemlich unterbewertet. Das Laborsample (ebenfalls HGML 2018, allerdings mit 62%) ist allerdings nochmal komplexer, ausbalancierter und einfach überragend gut und bekommt von mir eine 9.0.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Elle se compose de quatre rhums Hampden, âgés de 4 à 9 ans, tous embouteillés à 60 % : DOK 2021 HGML 2018 <>H 2017 LROK 2016 S’il fallait en retenir un, ce serait le <>H 2017, doté d’une belle douceur naturelle, bien équilibré et fruité, même s’il manque un peu de longueur en bouche. Sur le plan gustatif, cette série n’a rien de révolutionnaire, mais elle se distingue par ses magnifiques étiquettes signées Cristina de Middel, qui subliment la distillerie Hampden à travers son regard artistique.
Review by Benoit Mahe
De la longueur et un côté acidulé mais manque un peu d'équilibre à mon goût
Review by Jacques etdom
Superbe nez façon new yarmouth, des fruits encore bien juteux, un peu de massepain, des esters, de la noix grillee avec de la fumée. La bouche est décevante, apres ce tres joli nez. Des fruits acidulés, presque limites. Le bois prend beaucoup de place pour un hampden. Une sensation tanique pour une fin de bouche tres seche. Finale moyenne. Vu le tarif, un mauvais rapport qualité prix.
Review by DomM
Finish is comparatively a bit short and has a bitter twist.
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Avg. community purchase price 132 €
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Details about Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel HGML 2018
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 60%.
Community purchases
10 bottles logged by 10 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
20% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel HGML 2018 cost?
Community paid 117–231 €.
Current best price: 180.45 € – within the typical community range.
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10 purchased · 24 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
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All releases in this series
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel 2016
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel 2016Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel <>H 2017
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel <>H 2017Fruity, ester-driven Hampden banana bomb
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel HGML 2018
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel HGML 2018Fruity, ester-driven Hampden with a dry, woody palate
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel DOK 2021
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel DOK 2021Loud DOK ester bomb, more study than daily
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