Hampden Estate Rum HLCF Edition....$79.99- Natural Yeasts
- 100% Pot Still
- Tropical Aging
- 120 proof
Founded in 1753 Hampden Estate has been distilling rum for almost three centuries in the Trelawny Parish, historically known as the grand cru of Jamaican rum. In 2010 Hampden Estate started to age their own rum for the first time, opening a new era in the world of spirits. Hampden Estate uses a blend of raw material to create eight different ‘marks’ or identities of liquid. The wash is fermented in open air cedar vats naturally with the ambient yeast of the (original) fermentation room. This incredibly complex wash is distilled solely on double retort pot stills which enhances its dynamic nature and produces an iconic style of rum that has been highly sought after for centuries.
HLCF is one of Hampden’s most famous marks and stands for Hampden Light Continental Flavoured. It is considered to be the threshold into the world of high ester rum and refers to a rum with an ester count from 400 to 600 gr/hlpa. This intensely flavorful rum is further bolstered by a powerful 60% alcohol content. It’s strength is commanding but not overpowering - it is at the same time refined, delicate and nuanced.
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