Hampden Estate LROK 2018 the younger Jamaica rum Vol.47% Cl.70

Hampden 2018 LROK The Younger has benefited from 5 years of fully tropical aging in Jamaica.

It combines the aromatic intensity of tropical aging with the freshness of a young rum.

This release contains a rum aged 5 years entirely at the distillery, and is a perfect example of Trelawny rum, with a congeners content of 1,702.8 gr/hlpa, of which 349.5 gr/hlpa are esters.

Hampden 2018 LROK The Younger Pure single Jamaica rum is a first edition to collect or enjoy neat.

Few bottles of this full-strength rum of 47 ABV have been produced.

Luca Gargano says:

"Today Hampden opens a new frontier for all rum enthusiasts. These official bottlings mark a historic moment for the world of spirits, comparable to the arrival on the market of Islay Single Malts in the 80s"

Hampden, renowned among Jamaican rums for producing intensely flavoured spirits, which are the quintessential rum in Europe and other parts of the world.

Founded in 1753 in Trelawny, Hampden Estate is one of the oldest sugar cane processing companies in Jamaica and its products are characterised by total respect for the island's tradition.

The LROK mark (Light Rum Owen Kelly) has been produced by Hampden since 1952.

Hampden still uses exclusively copper stills, so all rums are produced with 100% pot-still distillation and, as in the best Jamaican tradition, fermentation takes place for quite a long time with natural yeasts.

This guarantees the development of intense and unique aromas.

Hampden Estate produces high quality Jamaican rums and supplies, among others, Luca Gargano for Habitation Velier.

Hampden 2018 LROK The Younger was distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2023.

Produced in Trelawny, Jamaica, it is known for its intense taste and high alcohol content.

LROK (Light Rum Owen Kelly) is the most balanced brand in terms of non-alcoholic particles (congeners).

We are talking about 300-400 gr/hlaap of ester.

To produce it, ancient techniques are used, passed down from generation to generation.

Use of its own spring water in the various stages of production.

Prolonged fermentation and with the use of wild yeasts.

Distillation exclusively in pot still.

The production follows techniques used since the 18th century that determine a high value of esters and that give the product a unique aromatic profile of its kind

Aged tropically in ex-bourbon barrels; they are aged 5 years in Jamaica, which is equivalent to an aging of about 15 years in Europe.

Natural color and no added sugars in the rum.

Tasting Notes:

Aromas: delicate flavors of mango and banana, complemented by notes of varnish and pepper.

Taste: sweet and fruity flavors of fresh pineapple juice and orange peel.

Finish: Long on sugar cane juice and cloves.

You can pair the Hampden 2018 LROK The Younger Pure single Jamaica rum with an excellent Dominican Caribbean cigar combined with candied citrus peels covered in chocolate.