Habitation Velier Hampden DOK 2017
For seasoned enthusiasts only: a high-ester, tropical-aged Hampden DOK at 60.5%. RumX members rave about its explosive pineapple, glue/solvent funk and endless finish. A wild but surprisingly rounded sipper.
- Massive esters
- Explosive pineapple
- Endless finish
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How does Habitation Velier Hampden DOK 2017 taste?
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Wild, fruity DOK funk bomb For seasoned enthusiasts only: a high-ester, tropical-aged Hampden DOK at 60.5%. RumX members rave about its explosive pineapple, glue/solvent funk and endless finish. A wild but surprisingly rounded sipper.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk who want a tropical-aged DOK with huge pineapple, solventy glue notes and serious power in a sipping glass or intense tiki cocktails.
Beginners, those sensitive to 60%+ ABV, or drinkers who dislike solvent, vinegar and overripe fruit funk dominating the profile.
How is Habitation Velier Hampden DOK 2017 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.7 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by TheRhumhoe
A very good surprise that this young Hampden is full-bodied and exuberant. The power of the DOK mark is noticeable with a very fruity, phenolic and floral nose, with fermented, medicinal notes and a hint of camphor. This heavy, intense profile comes through on the palate, with some spicy notes adding depth to the rum. It's bold, oily and very indulgent. The same flavors return on a long and lingering finish. A very nice bottling that shows a lot of complexity and has a lot going for it for its young age.
Review by Jakob
Very nice addition to the Habitation Velier series. With a little time to breathe, you get a really good Hampden here with, as expected, powerful fruit esters, some barrel influence, spices and pleasant sweetness. Very good.
Review by RoyalScotsman
Nose is good but in the taste I have a very strange and strong taste of spices that I don't like.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Despite the relative young age this is a spot on fresh and intense release, wow. When looking at the price tag at release you get a lot of vang for your buck. An intense and fruity rum with a fresh and floral profile. ABV really well integrated and overall just and enjoyable rum.
Review by Mirco
Hab mich lange auf die Probe dieser Abfüllung gefreut. In der Tat ein schöner Frucht/Süsse und Ester Kracher. Es bleibt mir jedoch eine für mich undefinierbare faulige Note im Gaumen und Abgang zurück die auch nach einer Stunde im Glas nicht weicht.
Review by SaibotZtar
Nose... Fruity, acidity ... Ester (no Ester monster as often in DOK but something tamer ) the Tropical storage takes him something the bite makes him but for me more interesting and also rounder ... On the palate initially a great fruity sweetness, alcohol very well integrated ... Ester rather restrained but still clear. For me very exciting and tasty !!!
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Incredible ester combined with young wood, lots of vinegar and acid and tropical fermented fruit. I like DOK but here the short barrel aging brings very unpleasant vinegar notes that I do not like at all....
Review by Dr.Django
Habitation Velier and Hampden are usually convincing. Also in this case. A very tasty DOK with the typical funky high ester aromas of a Hampden. Very fresh, funky, fermented tropical fruit... this rum lacks a little complexity. If you want a DOK, you'll get a DOK here.
Review by Johannes
Very good DOK, which has become somewhat tamer due to tropical storage. But it has everything a good Hampden needs!
Review by zabo
Edit: after a long time I had it again today with DomM spontaneously in the glass, very cool. Corrected upwards. A very nice DOK, I'm thrilled. Shortly before the finish I taste hazelnut again, I have an association with Nutella bread, only the sweetness is missing. All in all, a very good piece. A super DOK and a great bottling, which I was lucky enough to get hold of again cheaply at the time
Review by Adrian Wahl
Rarely have I looked forward to tasting a bottling so much. The DOK profile we know primarily from the 2009 continental matured. Finally, Habitation Velier has released a tropically matured DOK. Five years of tropical aging and bottled at 60.5%. The DOK DNA is unmistakable and quite similar to the profile we know and many love. It is not quite as brute as the continental DOK and for me, a touch more complex. I must confess that my expectations were exceeded. Now of course follows the test in May Tai.
Review by Galli33
Blind DOK Tasting - 1st place. Winner Winner Glue Dinner 🫨🤤 The best Hampden DOK in my opinion. Very wild, rough, delicious, komplex from start to the finish. The tropical aging has clearly a good impact on this one.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
I could never bring myself to buy a continental matured DOK - the bottle is never empty anyway. At the HV I have then but spontaneously struck. Just smelling it makes my mouth water - literally in streams. The rum comes with the classic High Ester Hampden profile: grilled, overripe pineapple, solvents going into the cleaning gasoline. All incredibly well integrated, into a surprising ripeness that continental DOKs don't achieve after 10+ years. In the mouth, the same picture and just extremely delicious! The grilled pineapple is joined by smoky curry leaves. The robust acidity is perfectly captured by the wood. The alcohol integration is very good.The finish is intense and long. It doesn't bring out a new facet, but no one asked for that either. As ordered, the DOK is very intense and surprisingly round. It is not particularly multi-faceted, but that is not to be expected with age and mark.Whether this bottle will be empty? Time will tell. My blind purchase I do not regret in any case.
Review by Vincent D
I'm not sure I'd have bet on a blind DOK mark with this bottle. This is a fruity, acidic Hampden, with the usual esters, but they don't carry the day. You can tell this rum is rather young. A little too lively for my palate, but a very pretty bottle. Aeration gives it a superb profile.
Review by Jarek
Very tasty DOK. So far I knew only continental aged DOKs. This one is a little less intrusive, but more complex than those tasted so far.
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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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