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Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012
People already into Hampden's OWH mark are the right audience here: bright citrus, green apple and apricot up front, a little olive brine and roasted wood underneath. At cask strength the alcohol needs air — give it 20-30 minutes or it covers everything. Some find it a fresh, funky Hampden; others call it a low-ester version that plays it safe.
- Bright citrus, apricot
- Fresh, funky nose
- Creamy mouthfeel
+10
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How does Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012 taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Fresh, citrusy Hampden that needs air A fresh, fruity Hampden most people enjoy once it rests, though several feel it's a standard low-ester OWH with little to set it apart. Needs air to open up.
Hampden OWH fans who like fresh, citrusy funk
Beginners or anyone wanting bold high-ester punch neat
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How is Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.8 sits 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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6% rate it between 6 and 8. Selected write-ups from 16 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 Fresh, light wood, faint smoke, fruity, light polish, faint grass, light floral, faint chocolate. Palate Warm, wood, light smoke, fruity, pineapple, light caramel, faint chocolate, light olive, faint salt, light floral. Finish Medium long and warm, wood, pineapple, faint chocolate, light floral, spice. Extra note. Needs to rest for a good while or the ABV will cover the full experience.
Review by Mentalo
Ein top OWH zu leider absurden Preisen. Der Black Bird bringt ein angenehmes, leicht cremiges Mundgefühl mit. Der Allohol ist gut integriert. Schöne Zitrusfruchtnote, grüner Apfel, helle Weintraube, angenehme Säure, etwas Holz, etwas Olive. Was will man mehr erwarten von einem OWH … Gut, andere Preise vielleicht
Review by Niko
Great Hampden. All the markers are there with a subtle balance. Powerful finish on the... coffee... rather original and especially very pleasant!
Review by F.L.O.
Überragende Nase des Black Bird OWH. Aprikose, Zitrusfrüchte, Holz und enorm viel Frische. Am Gaumen dasselbe, lediglich der Alkohol braucht ein wenig Luft….alos gerne mal 30 Minuten warten vor dem verkosten. Dann ist er perfekt. Fast eine 9….
Review by Johannes
Typischer low Ester Hampden mit dem Mark OWH. Keine Fehlnoten, aber in meinen Augen ziemlicher Standard, absolut nichts besonderes. Für mich hier komplett überbewertet.
Review by TheFrenchRefill
For me it is a real favorite! This rum is so expressive and complex.
Details about Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Velier, at 59,9%.
Community purchases
19 bottles logged by 19 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012?
Community paid 155–346 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
19 purchased · 16 tasted · 21 wishlist · as of
About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 19,744 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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