Silver Seal Hampden <>H 1993
For curious explorers into Jamaican funk, this 20‑year Hampden delivers balanced esters, tropical fruit and pastry notes at a manageable 50%. RumX drinkers love its accessibility and everyday‑Hampden vibe.
- Balanced esters
- Tropical fruit
- Accessible strength
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Balanced, accessible aged Hampden For curious explorers into Jamaican funk, this 20‑year Hampden delivers balanced esters, tropical fruit and pastry notes at a manageable 50%. RumX drinkers love its accessibility and everyday‑Hampden vibe.
Fans of Jamaican funk who prefer a more balanced, fruity and pastry-forward Hampden instead of a full-on ester bomb.
Those chasing ultra-high-ester, cask strength Hampden intensity or very sweet, beginner-friendly rums.
How is Silver Seal Hampden <>H 1993 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.7 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 Pouya
Dégusté en blind, c'est une totale surprise de tomber sur ce rhum longtemps mis de côté pour son statut de "petite licorne". Ca fait un moment que les Hampden à fort Abv dominent le marché et c'est agréable de retomber sur une gourmandise fraiche et accessible. Il y a des esters, mais en trame de fond et laissant la place, devant, à de la banane, de la crème brûlée, de la groseille confite... La pâtisserie au complet. On comprend mieux le succès à la sortie quand ce profil était encore peu courant. En résumé un rhum très bien fait, pas le plus complexe du monde, mais qui concentre tous les atouts que l'on attend d'un verre de canne à sucre digne de ce nom.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Another wonderful release. Nice and fruity with roasted wood and spices. Very well balanced and the ABV has been integrated really well. Would really habe liked to try it at cask strength 😊
Review by Benoit Mahe
Un très bon Hampden, assez doux et gourmand. La réduction est bien maîtrisé, bien qu'on y perde un peu de longueur. Ça n'est pas une bombe d'esters qui part dans tous les sens mais plutôt un Hampden équilibré et accessible. Au prix de sortie, c'était un magnifique Hampden de tous les jours. Si la distillerie pouvait nous sortir une référence permantente de cette classe ça serait top !
Review by Frank
Nach langer Rum-Pause, im verregneten aber wunderschönen Schweden sitzend, scheint mir ein reifer HD genau das Richtige ☺️ Nase: oh wie schön sind feine Ester. Angenehme Lösungsmittel mit Fruchtessig und süßlicher Ananas, Ananas-Marzipan. Dazu feine Zitrone. Leicht buttrig. Alles gut eingebunden, vielleicht etwas zu reduziert, hätte etwas mehr Fassstärke verdient. 8,7 Gaumen: angenehme Ester vorne und deutlich speckig. Dazu fruchtig-säuerliche Ananas mit Zitrone im Abgang. Süßliches von Ananas-Marzipan. Wirkt leider etwas dünn, ich hätte ihn nicht auf 50% verdünnt. Dadurch kommt noch etwas herbere Muskatnuss hinzu. 8,6 Hampden ist immer schön. Hatte aber schon bessere 93er im Glas; liegt sicherlich auch an der Verdünnung.
Review by Lukas Jäger
My first '93 Hampden. In this case, from the <>H batch (probably one of the peculiarities of this year, in which different marks were produced with <>H and C<>H). Despite the dilution, which is obvious to taste, this Hampden comes around the corner with quite a complex flavor. In addition to the classic Hampden flavors, this bottling features strong floral notes that give the whole an unfamiliar, but by no means unpleasant, touch in addition to the Hampden DNA. Overall, however, to identify as <>H that washes over the taste buds with some esters, but just not the full broadside. At cask strength probably a top bottling, so only upper midfield for me.
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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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