19A2BD6F-6EB8-43FC-BE74-23A2A3D02EADJamaica Hampden Velier
Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012 70cl bottle
Hampden · Jamaica · 59,9%

Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012

8.8/10
15 community reviews ↓
Loved by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰, Mentalo & 12 more

For experienced palates who enjoy Hampden funk at high strength. This 8‑year OWH single cask delivers fresh citrus, green apple, pineapple, olive and light wood with a creamy mouthfeel. Needs plenty of glass time.

  • Fresh fruity funk
  • Creamy mouthfeel
  • Long balanced finish
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Details about Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012

CountryJamaica
DistilleryHampden
BottlerVelier
CategoryPot Still Rum
ABV59,9%
Volume70cl
Age8 years
Vintage2012
Cask no.#662
Limited edition250 bottles

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How does Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012 taste?

Aggregated from 15 community reviews.

Fresh, creamy low‑ester Hampden funk For experienced palates who enjoy Hampden funk at high strength. This 8‑year OWH single cask delivers fresh citrus, green apple, pineapple, olive and light wood with a creamy mouthfeel. Needs plenty of glass time.

Perfect for

Fans of Hampden who want a focused, low-ester funky profile with bright citrus fruit, light olive notes and cask-strength intensity.

Less suitable for

Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV warmth, or buyers annoyed by premium pricing on relatively young single casks.

How is Velier Hampden Trelawny Endemic Birds (Black Bird) OWH 2012 rated?

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.8 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 Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

May 20245,487 reviewsDenmark
8.8/10

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

Aug 2025440 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

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

Jun 202175 reviewsFrance
8.6/10

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.

Aug 2025297 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

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

Aug 20252,781 reviewsGermany
8.1/10

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

TheFrenchRefill
Jan 202127 reviews
9.7/10

For me it is a real favorite! This rum is so expressive and complex.

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25 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.

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0 Opened Being poured right now
2 Emptied Finished, came back for more
10% Open rate Share that isn't sealed

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About the Hampden distillery

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