Hampden - 8yr Oak Cask Aged Jamaican Rum 750ml

Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Rum is the ideal gateway into the legendary world of pure, high-ester Jamaican rum. Produced at one of the oldest sugar estates in Jamaica, founded in 1753, this rum embodies centuries of tradition from the Trelawny Parish, long considered the grand cru of Jamaican rum. Hampden is famous for its intensely aromatic and flavorful rums, a profile achieved through production methods that have remained unchanged since the 18th century. Long, natural fermentation using ambient yeast and distillation in traditional double retort pot stills create a spirit with its signature complexity.

This rum is aged for a full 8 years in the tropical climate of Jamaica. This accelerates the maturation process, creating a depth of flavor equivalent to a spirit aged for nearly 25 years in a cooler, European climate. The result is a genuine and complex rum that is surprisingly approachable. The nose is intense and voluptuous, with notes of ripe banana, allspice, and baked apple. The palate is persistent, revealing layers of ginger, vanilla, and dark chocolate, leading to a lingering, waxy finish. Bottled with no added sugar or additives, this is a pure expression of terroir and time, excellent for sipping or elevating classic cocktails.