Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Rum

Flagship Hampden: a pure single Jamaican pot-still rum aged 8 tropical years for explosive fruit, spice and signature Trelawny “funk”. Voluptuous nose, silky palate and a lingering, waxy finish—brilliant neat, electric in classics, and a standout gift.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Voluptuous and intense nose—ripe banana, allspice, dried orange zest, baked apple. Silky palate with persistent notes of ginger, vanilla, dark chocolate, coffee bean, resin and praline. Long, enticing finish with subtle waxy tones.

Key Details

• Distillery: Hampden Estate (Everglades Farms)
• Type: Pure Single Jamaican Rum (100% pot still)
• Region: Trelawny, Jamaica
• ABV: 46%
• Volume: 700ml
• Stills: Traditional copper pot stills
• Aging: 8 years tropical maturation in Jamaica (equates to significantly longer continental ageing)
• Signature Serve: Hampden Neat — old fashioned glass, one large cube, nothing else

Cocktail Pairings

Hampden Sour (bright, funky lift); Trelawny Negroni (banana-tinged bittersweet); Mai Tai (power and perfume); Jungle Bird (Campari & pineapple in sync); Rum Old Fashioned (citrus oils over high-ester depth).

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1753, Hampden preserves 18th-century methods: long, complex fermentations with wild yeasts, spring water, and pot-still distillation only. No added sugar or colour; aged entirely in Jamaica for a concentrated, unmistakably Hampden profile.

Special Features

Flagship high-ester style; 100% pot still; tropical ageing for amplified complexity; no additives; revered by bartenders and collectors for its distinctive Trelawny character.

Recognition & Accolades

Widely celebrated for purity, intensity and balance.

• Gold: New Zealand Spirits Awards (2025)
• Gold: Meininger’s ISW – International Spirits Award (2021)
• Gold: International Wine & Spirit Competition (2020)
• Gold: Singapore World Spirits Competition (2019)
• Rum of the Year: The Whisky Exchange (2024)
• Critics & trade praise: flagship release with consistent high scores and category acclaim

In short: a medal-stacked, critic-approved Jamaican benchmark.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Luxurious yet lively—exceptional neat, thrilling in classics, and a confident premium gift for rum lovers and adventurous whisky drinkers alike.

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