Rhum, Jamaica

With an ester content ranging from 200 to 400 grams per hectoliter of pure alcohol, this version falls into the LROK (Light Rum Owen Kelly) category of marks from the Hampden distillery.

Its aging in sherry casks has given it a patina that recalls, in more ways than one, that of certain Scottish single malts. Complex, deep, and very mature, its aromatic and flavor profile invites us to discover Hampden under an unusual yet highly interesting autumnal aspect.

However, fans of this Jamaican rum can rest assured that the tasting is also marked by remarkable empyreumatic sequences.

Colour: Copper with greenish reflections.

Nose: Ample, heady. Deliciously cocoa-like, licorice, balsamic (cedar), autumnal (dried leaf, lichen), and infused (thyme, bay leaf), the aromatic palette radiates freshness and complexity. With aeration, scents of citrus (orange, mandarin), apricot, sandalwood, and polish provide a sense of nobility.

Palate: Rich, dense. Full of vigor, the flavor profile takes us into increasingly autumnal territories (cep mushrooms, truffles, chestnuts). Then, a very pleasant herbal bitterness (gentian, mint) refreshes the palate perfectly. Flavors of emery cloth and walnut husk complete this colorful picture.

Finish: Long, indulgent. Amplifying the chocolate character of the aromatic palette, the tasting becomes very indulgent (fondant, éclair). Increasingly powdery (cinnamon, rice, ginger), it continues to reveal flavors of raisins and dates. Empyreumatic (gas oil, fuel), the retro-nasal olfaction leaves the Hampden signature.