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Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Chestnut Bellied Cuckoo) OWH 2012
The surprise here is how restrained a Hampden can be. OWH is one of the estate's lower-ester marks, so the glue-and-varnish punch is dialed back — instead you get grapefruit, figs, dates and a light woody dryness. Several tasters call it more polished, even too smooth for Jamaica. Give it time in the glass; at nearly 62% it needs to open before the fruit shows.
The community says- Grapefruit & figs
- Dynamic in glass
- But: Hot without rest
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How does Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Chestnut Bellied Cuckoo) OWH 2012 taste?
Aggregated from 10 community reviews.
Restrained, grapefruit-driven low-ester Hampden Fans love the dynamic grapefruit-and-fig side, but seasoned Hampden drinkers find it tamer and drier than the higher-ester marks — pleasant, just less wild. Let it rest.
Hampden fans wanting a softer, fruity mark
ester chasers after full Jamaican funk
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How is Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Chestnut Bellied Cuckoo) OWH 2012 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 90% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
70% rate it 8 or higher. 5 selected write-ups from 10 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
27.03.2021 A nice Velier tasting thanks to my friend Cheng from Singapore. Notes Medium dark in colour. Nose Intense, light wood, fruity, banana, light olive, light varnish, faint floral. Palate Oily, warm, fruity, orange, tannins, light olive, light salty, spice, light floral. Finish Medium to long, warm, wood, fruits, light orange, faint smoke, light floral. Extra note. Needs to rest for a good while of the ABV ruins the full experience.
Review by raphael galak
Lemon, grapefruit and solvent aromas, with the sweetness of caramelized vanilla. Lively on the palate, with fairly soft wood, ester takes its place with herbaceous notes, grapefruit is sprinkled with light brown sugar.
Review by Guji Guji
Beautiful Hampden !! Very dynamic, a lot happens if you take a real time to enjoy it and play with it.
Review by Filip Šikula
A bit woodier and drier than I expected after the last spinner. I wish it had more oatmeal, it's a bit too smooth for a Jamaican. It's not a bad rum, but given the price, I don't need it again.
Review by Johannes
Etwas bitterer, trockener Abgang.
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Auction results 197 € – 351 €
from 2 sales, latest 08/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 155 €
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Details about Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Chestnut Bellied Cuckoo) OWH 2012
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 61,7%.
Community purchases
12 bottles logged by 11 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Chestnut Bellied Cuckoo) OWH 2012?
Community paid 145–211 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
12 purchased · 10 tasted · 9 wishlist · as of
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