Hampden 1753 Pure Single Jamaican Rum (70cl, 46%)

Hampden 1753 is a pure single rum from Jamaica, named after the distillery's founding year. It is made from molasses, sugar cane vinegar, dunder and muck, distilled in pot stills with two retorts, and matured for three years in ex-bourbon barrels entirely in Jamaica's tropical climate. It belongs to the HLCF distillate class and is bottled at 46% without added sugar or colouring. The nose shows lush tropical fruit with a fine smoky note, plus floral and herbal notes. The palate is rich and round, with ripe pineapple and banana, spice and nut nuances and a fresh herbal accent. The finish is long, beginning with delicate floral notes, then herbal and lightly salty impressions, with lemon, grapefruit, sweet spices and white-fleshed fruit.