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Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum 8 Years Old OWH
"Little brother of the overproof, kinder but equally good," as one member puts it. This is Hampden's lowest-ester OWH mark: banana, pineapple and that telltale glue-and-varnish funk, but softer and drier than the punchier bottlings. Wood shows up more than in younger Hampdens. Most people treat it as their first real Jamaican, and it does that job well.
The community says- Banana and pineapple
- Great value
- But: Light on esters
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How does Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum 8 Years Old OWH taste?
Aggregated from 244 community reviews.
Easy, fruity entry-level Hampden funk Widely seen as the go-to entry Hampden — fruity, funky and easy at 46%. A few wish it had more esters and proof, and some found the oak too loud.
People taking their first steps into Jamaican funk
Funk chasers wanting max esters and higher proof
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How is Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum 8 Years Old OWH rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 91% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
70% rate it 8 or higher. 18 selected write-ups from 244 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
One of the community's most-rated rums
Review by kondgab
Nose: Bright and expressive, with banana, esters, tropical fruits, pineapple, a hint of nail polish, and soft vanilla. Palate: A sweet and vibrant profile of banana, tropical fruits, esters, and woody undertones. Finish: Dry and structured, with lingering wood, spice, and tropical fruit notes.
Review by MarcT
Most helpful positive review
One of my favorite rums, and my reference for a straight 8.0. Good entry to unadulterated rums. After having lots of other samples I came back to this, and found it dryer than I remembered, also I now recognized the wood. I still like it but I detract some points to balance it against others I have tasted. Also, this is one of my first honest rums, guiding me to my journey, so it gets the honor of having the first RumX Picture taken ever. Oliver, you got me, finally!
Review by RumBarfly
Most helpful critical review
I am surprised this was the 2022 rum of the year runner up (the whisky exchange). It was a confusing cluster for opposing flavours and smells. If that’s what you define as funky I guess it was. Not very pleasant, and at £70 a bottle is disappointing.
Review by jonathan.p🇫🇷
Very good rum for the price..... a classic hampden, true to itself! Very good for me even if it's the 8 years old cut version.... Allows you to discover this style! A rum for every day.
Review by zabo
Edit Edit: batch #1 is better than batch #2 Edit: it's also really good as a mixer. Simply a classic. Good price/performance ratio. Works wonderfully to enhance both cocktails and long drinks. For me, it's the best entry-level Hampden and always will be. That's why I had to upgrade it again.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Incontestablement un des rhums jamaïcains les plus typiques et accessibles sur le marché. Le profil démarre sur des notes très fruités avec les fruits tropicaux (ananas, banane) et la mandarine, puis laisse parler les fameux esters que certains ont du ressentir pour la première fois ici : vernis à ongles, colle et notes fermentées offrent cette fragrance si singulière de Jamaïque. On retrouve également quelques notes épicées assez subtiles mais qui ajoutent un peu de matière au profil. C’est un nez équilibré et plutôt soft pour les débutants. L’attaque en bouche est assez marquée, notamment par les fruits tropicaux et les agrumes mais aussi les esters. Des effluves plus médicinales apparaissent aux cotées de saveurs plus pimentées, rôties, toastées et boisées. La rondeur s’exprime sur la longueur. On ressent une certaine souplesse dans le profil, sec et légèrement funky. L’alcool est très bien intégré. La finale est de longueur moyenne, marquée par une astringence issue des tanins du fût et accentuée par les esters. Les fruits exotiques trop mûrs croisent les arômes épicés, poivrés, pimentés et fumés de la fin de bouche. Ce Hampden est un incontournable pour quiconque se lance dans le rhum, on aime où on déteste, mais c’est un joli produit avec un très bon rapport qualité / prix.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Bei meiner ersten Verkostung war ich nicht zufrieden mit diesem Rum, primär weil mir die Ester zu schwach ausgeprägt waren. Drüber kann ich nun hinwegsehen, denn eine grundsolide Fruchtigkeit ist tertzdem vorhanden, wenn auch weniger als evtl. erwartet
Review by Vincent D
Always just as pleasant. The first Jamaican rum I tasted. And the one that gave me my first slap. Never had the chance to try batch 1 but this one is already very enjoyable. A Younger and an 8-year-old to discover the Jamaican terroir and we're on top!
Review by HenryL
In direct comparison to the predecessor RX11:nose less fruity, reminiscent of Scotch.Also in the taste I am surprised by the similarity to Scotch, I have not noticed so strongly before.It seems to me as if the rum would lose with increasing air contact in the opened bottle at fruity. With freshly opened bottle he has pleased me still a little better.
Review by Christoph
Mild HD for advanced users that reaches a little less level in terms of esters than the Great House Editions.
Review by DomM
Low ester and ABV -> feels very much like Hampden lite 😅 However, this is not bad at all. Good quality, easy going Jamiacan rum
Review by Oliver
Great introduction to the world of Jamaican rum!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Only slightly different from batch 1.
Review by Tim
Ein OWH mit wenig Ester, aber dennoch sind die distinkten Fruchtaromen an der Nase vorhanden. Auch die röstigen Assoziationen und etwas vergorenes oder buttriges ist da. Im Mund trocken, Tabak, Schärfe, Gewürze, röstig und weniger Frucht als an der Nase. Zählt für mich zu den Einsteigern in die Jamaikawelt.
Review by Timo Groeger
Ein typischer Hampden, viele tropische Früchte, wie immer viel Banane und Ananas, Ester natürlich auch gut erkennbar, ansonsten auch sehr vergoren, Lack und Politur auch erkennbar. Könnte ein paar mehr %te vertragen.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
Today I revise my tasting. really cool! Got it!! I think so rum must taste !
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Classic Jamaican rum. Really great standard. I can imagine this being someones favourite daily sipping rum.
Review by Henry Davies
Immediately you know it’s a Hampden, all the classic notes you would expect come flooding up in the nose. On the mouth you had tobacco, polish, and some more muted tropical fruits. The finish is on the dry side, with woody and tropical fruit notes. It drinks well for its ABV, doesn’t feel underpowered, and is an enjoyable sipper. It’s good for sure, just not an exceptional rum standalone and some of the other Hampdens are to my tastes just more impressive and memorable
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 8.1/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by New World Rum Club
Read full review →The lowest of the Hampden Marques (OWH) but one that is very easy to drink neat and a recommended bottle for any rum shelf.
Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Great mix and sipping rum. Typical Hanpdenaromatik, which is not too demanding, however, and is thus certainly also suitable for beginners
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Auction results 34 € – 63 €
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Avg. community purchase price 59 €
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Details about Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum 8 Years Old OWH
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, distilled by Hampden, at 46%.
Community purchases
544 bottles logged by 423 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 89 emptied and repurchased.
What does Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum 8 Years Old OWH cost?
Community paid 45–70 €.
Current best price: 48.80 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+46 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
544 purchased · 254 tasted · 296 wishlist · as of
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