Romdeluxe Hampden Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 1 DOK 2009
For seasoned enthusiasts only: an ultra-high-ester Hampden DOK at a wild 85.2% that still feels surprisingly ‘warm not burning’. Expect overripe tropical fruits, glue/solvents, spices and made-for-dilution intensity rather than casual sipping.
- Huge esters
- Tropical fruit bomb
- Alcohol well integrated
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Brutal Hampden DOK, for dilution pros For seasoned enthusiasts only: an ultra-high-ester Hampden DOK at a wild 85.2% that still feels surprisingly ‘warm not burning’. Expect overripe tropical fruits, glue/solvents, spices and made-for-dilution intensity rather than casual sipping.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk who enjoy ultra-high ABV rums for slow sipping with water or for super-aromatic cocktail and blend experiments.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to alcohol heat, or drinkers wanting an easy, sweet sipper to enjoy neat without dilution.
How is Romdeluxe Hampden Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 1 DOK 2009 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.4 lands squarely 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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Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one is a heavy hitter and hits your nose right after opening the bottle. Super high ABV that is well integrated and i get a hint of the Madeira Cask it was finished on. Add a drop or two of water to release all the flavours.
Review by cigares
Day 15 of the Samples de Luxe calendar. An overwhelming nose of esters and fruit (banana, pineapple). Burnt caramel and smokiness. The palate is sharper than the nose. I think of a heat-crushed distillery with steam engines and overripe fruit. The finish is consistent with the palate, the bitterness increasing. The empty glass gives other aromas. Impossible to imagine an ABV beyond Stroh Rum! Impressive alcohol integration!
Review by TheRhumhoe
A heavyweight in the "who has the highest alcohol content" category, yet remarkably integrated. The nose is concentrated on exotic fruits and citrus, esters, glue, solvents and varnish like any good Hampden from the DOK mark, but not only. A spicy brisée on vanilla and pepper caresses the nostrils with a hint of caramel and a touch of olive. A Hampden that diversifies with a beautiful aromatic concentration. It's impossible to detect the degree of alcohol, however extreme, on the nose. The attack on the palate is explosive, with a veritable deflagration. Extremely powerful, the juice starts with intense phenolic notes, a spicy heat of pepper, vanilla and cinnamon, overripe exotic fruits (banana, pineapple), barrel notes and silky tannins. It's rounder after two hours of aeration. Beyond that, it's a well-crafted Hampden with plenty of aromas for its extreme level. The finish is grippy, astringent, warm and fermentative. Mango, papaya and pineapple provide a fruity framework, while cinnamon, anise and licorice lend a spicy bitterness that's not unpleasant. Vanilla and caramel round out the whole. A well-crafted rum, far from the alcoholic cliché. Nevertheless, it should be used sparingly in tasting and is not recommended for sensitive palates.
Review by Volkmar Weber
Viel Ester, das war’s dann auch schon. Statt pur trinken kann lieber einige aromatische Owh und Lfch damit pimpen.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Crazy abv. Loads of alcohol. Loads of flavour. Because of the abv% no idea what to with it. Too heavy for sipping. Nice to try a sample though.
Review by Pavel Spacek
My first idea when tasted was "pretty warm rum". Then I found out it is 85%. But still - it is warm, not burning throat.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 18,347 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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