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Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018
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Here the ester bomb you'd expect from Hampden actually shows restraint — the HGML mark reads more spiced and woody than wild. Expect lacquer and glue over pineapple, papaya and passion fruit, with a sour-fruit bite up front and a long, dry, tannic finish. At 60% the alcohol sits well. One taster called it "sehr geschmeidig" — silky and rounded rather than an all-out funk explosion.
The community says- Long finish
- Silky mouthfeel
- But: Slightly acidic
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How does Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Spiced, woody Hampden with sour tropical fruit Well-liked Hampden with the expected markers: lacquer, sour tropical fruit and a long spicy-woody finish. Several found it a touch acidic or unbalanced, and a few preferred siblings like the <>H.
Aroma profileHampden fans who want a spicier, woodier ester profile
Anyone new to Jamaican funk or wanting a smooth sipper
Style & occasion: Tropical & funkySipping neat
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Review by Dr.Django
Velier Christina de Middel Collection: LROK 2016: A good Jamaica rum. A bit herbal and bitter, otherwise typical Jamaica aromas. 7.5 <>H 2017: Already better. The core is really good, much more intense and astringent, very fruity, Mr. Funk is knocking at the palate's door. 8.7 HGML 2018: Very smooth, much spicier, woodier and also more complex than the others. Great silky mouthfeel. 8.7 DOK 2021: Tasty, nice fruity start, but then the rum falls apart on the palate into nothing. DOK and I won't be friends again... 7.1 Many thanks for the samples @Skyfly
Review by zabo
In comparison, the two HGMLs from Christina de Middel from 2018 and the Ester Hunter Catch 6. In both, the beautiful Ester HGML profile is clearly recognizable. But in a direct comparison, I would prefer the Ester Hunter because it is much cheaper and I liked the taste more.
Review by Skyfly
Velier Hampden Christina de Middel X-Tasting: like the DOK, a consistently harmonized rum without much fuss. The typical markers are consistently present and the finish lasts forever. Alcohol is excellently integrated, but no comparison to the DOK.
Review by Serge
Nice HGML with the expected markers. Spiritedly priced... in my opinion there are better ones for less money. Great fruitiness with passion fruit and papaya alongside the pineapple.
Review by Johannes
Very harmonious and round. Nice esters, I like it very much!
Review by Benoit Mahe
Length and a tangy side but lacks a bit of balance to my taste
Review by ThreeH
Quite light color. The first nose impression is very strong. A burst of exotic fruits underlined by stimulating glue notes. On the palate first sour elements followed by plenty of ester notes with well integrated ABV. The finish is long with additional spicy and woody nuances. All appropriate for the brand, but the <>H from the same series I like better.
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6 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
16% opened, 0 emptied.
What does Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018 cost?
Community paid 142–245 €.
Current best price: 251.10 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 173 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 60%.
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All releases in this series
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel LROK (Magnum) 2016
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) <>H 2017
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) DOK 2021
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