Hampden : Pure Single Jamaican 8 Year Old

The vivacity and indulgence of a Jamaican rum

The essence of Trelawny: the Hampden distillery

Nestled in the heart of Trelawny, a coastal region of Jamaica bathed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Hampden distillery enjoys an exceptional natural environment. Not far from there, the Cockpit Country, a preserved natural sanctuary, is home to a rich biodiversity with its endemic birds and majestic butterflies. Although debates remain about the exact date of its foundation, an inscription at the threshold of the old master's house suggests "Circa 1753", a generally accepted date. In 2018, after a rich heritage of 265 years, Hampden proudly unveiled its first aged rums.

Hampden 8 Years: the legacy of Jamaican "Stinking Rums"

Hampden Estate, a name resonating strongly in the universe of Jamaican rums, once distinguished itself with its intense and aromatic rums intended to enrich the creations of bottlers. Today, with the Pure Single Jamaican 8 Years cuvée, the distillery offers a powerful and authentic version of its know-how, a precious balance between ripe fruits, subtle spices and woody nuances. This cuvée is an ode to the tradition of "Stinking Rums", with its distinct and natural character.

The quintessence of Jamaican manufacturing

The creation process of Hampden 8 years stands out for the meticulous attention given to each step. The use of local raw materials, combined with ancestral distillation techniques, shapes the identity of this XO rum. The aging, carried out with care for eight long years, enriches its aromatic profile, conferring delicate woody notes that harmoniously integrate with the fruity and spicy aromas.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Hampden's Pure Single Jamaican 8 Years

Tasting

Appearance
The color is of a beautiful golden amber hue, adorned with luminous reflections.

Nose
Ample and intense, the nose exhales fruity fragrances (banana, mango) of sweet spices as well as caramelized apples.

Palate
A lively and spicy attack precedes a particularly rich palate. Molasses, ripe exotic fruits and vanilla are all flavors that combine with indulgent notes of caramelized apple.

Unique tasting moments

Pure, to appreciate all its richness, or slightly diluted to reveal its nuances, this rum lends itself wonderfully to meditation at the end of the evening or as a partner in a lively discussion among connoisseurs.

Gourmet harmony

This rum pairs ideally with dishes such as caramelized foie gras, duck breast with exotic fruits or a dessert based on flambéed banana or Tatin tart.

In cocktail

Although majestic pure, Hampden 8 years also invites itself into sophisticated cocktails, like a revisited Old Fashioned, where its fruity and spicy notes intertwine with the sweetness of sugar and the bitterness of bitters.