Velier Hampden Single Cask (Kirsch Whisky) HLCF 2023
Loved by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰, Johannes & 3 more
For experienced palates into bold Hampden funk with sherry influence. RumX members praise the mix of tropical fruit, ester and dried-fruit sherry notes at 64.4%, with wood and leather framing the youthful power.
- Intense sherry notes
- Distinct Hampden character
- Long warm finish
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How does Velier Hampden Single Cask (Kirsch Whisky) HLCF 2023 taste?
Aggregated from 12 community reviews.
Sherry-heavy young Hampden funk For experienced palates into bold Hampden funk with sherry influence. RumX members praise the mix of tropical fruit, ester and dried-fruit sherry notes at 64.4%, with wood and leather framing the youthful power.
Seasoned Hampden fans who enjoy high-ester funk wrapped in assertive sherry and red-wine cask notes at cask strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike sherry-heavy finishes and slight sulphur hints.
How is Velier Hampden Single Cask (Kirsch Whisky) HLCF 2023 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.0 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 75% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 8% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by zabo
Oh man ich bin es echt langsam leid, solche sherry finish Sachen zu probieren. O.k. er ist nicht ganz so schlecht, wie der andere, der mehr als schrecklich war. O.k. den kann man trinken, aber nicht mein Ding.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6092 20.12.2025 Enjoying cracking open this bottle while watching Gold Rush on the telly. Nose Light wood, sulphor, fruits, faint smoke, faint rubber, light glue, sherry, faint caramel. Palate Medium intense, light wood, sherry, fruits, light sulphor, light rubber, faint salt, light orange, light herbs, faint mint. Finish Very long and warm, light wood, dry, sherry, light sulphor, faint citrus, light dried fruit. Empty glass Sour, light sulphor, light herbs, fruits. This one is very strong on the sherry notes, so if you do not like that kind og finish, then this is not for you. Needs to rest for a very long time for the sherry to settle. I nipped at the beginning and then waited 45 minutes before the second sip.
Review by Skyfly
Nachdem ich gerade den Ex-Bodegas Fundador LFCH 2021 im Glas hatte ist dieser Rum schonmal bedeutend besser, da man den Hampden erkennt und der Fasseinfluss zwar deutlich, aber nicht zu dominant ist. Alkoholeinbindung passt, Sherry- und Rotweinfässer als Finish werde ich aber weiter eher meiden.
Review by Johannes
Deutlicher Sherry Einfluss, aber Hampden noch schön erkennbar. Macht Spaß!
Review by Nils123
The sherry cask maturation seems to suit it well. It is more complex than the bourbon cask-matured RX 11980. The sherry cask is by no means too dominant. It's young and has its rough edges, but that's okay. I imagine that it is slightly sulphurous on the finish. With water, however, this note goes away and nuts, dried fruit and chocolate notes appear.
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15 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 4 members.
About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 18,413 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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