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Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018
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.
Hampden fans who want a spicier, woodier ester profile
Anyone new to Jamaican funk or wanting a smooth sipper
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95% rate it 8 or higher. 7 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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: wie schon der DOK ein durchweg harmonisierter Rum ohne viel Schnickschnack. Die typischen Marker sind durchweg vorhanden und der Abgang zieht sich ewig. Alkohol klasse eingebunden, aber kein Vergleich zum DOK.
Review by Serge
Netter HGML mit den erwartbaren Markern. Spirtlich bepreist … da gibt es meiner Meinung nach bessere für weniger Geld. Tolle Fruchtigkeit mit Passionsfrucht und Papaya neben der Ananas.
Review by Johannes
Sehr stimmig und rund. Schöne Ester, gefällt mir sehr gut!
Review by Benoit Mahe
De la longueur et un côté acidulé mais manque un peu d'équilibre à mon goût
Review by ThreeH
Recht helle Farbe. Der erste Naseneindruck sehr stark. Ein Schwall von exotischen Früchten untermalt von animierenden Klebernoten. Am Gaumen dann zuerst saure Elemente gefolgt von reichlich Esternoten bei gut eingebundenem ABV. Der Abgang ist lang mit zusätzlichen würzigen und holzigen Nuancen. Alles dem Mark angemessen, der <>H aus derselben Serie gefällt mir jedoch besser.
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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%.
Community purchases
5 bottles logged by 4 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
20% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
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All releases in this series
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel LROK (Magnum) 2016
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel LROK (Magnum) 2016Fruity low-ester Hampden, pleasant but not deep
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) <>H 2017
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) <>H 2017Big glue-and-pineapple Hampden ester bomb
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) HGML 2018Spiced, woody Hampden with sour tropical fruit
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) DOK 2021
Velier Hampden Cristina de Middel (Magnum) DOK 2021Intense pineapple-and-solvent Hampden DOK bomb
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