Hampden Pagos 2024 Batch3 70cl 52°

The Hampden Pagos 2024 Batch #3 is an exceptional rum that harmoniously combines the richness of Oloroso sherry with the aromatic intensity of Jamaican rums from the Hampden distillery. Crafted from a blend of 16 casks that previously held up to 30-year-old Oloroso sherry from Bodega Fundador, this rum is produced using the HLCF (Hampden Light Continental Flavoured) mark, known for its powerful aromatic profile with an ester content of 374.1 g/HLAP. Bottled at 52%, it offers a rich and complex tasting experience.

On the nose, aromas of clove, toasted walnut, blood orange, apricot kernel, and brandied cherry unfold, evolving into notes of almond, date, and a hint of coffee liqueur. The palate is dominated by flavors of cane sugar, chestnut honey, and tropical flowers, followed by vanilla and cocoa beans imparting subtle tannins. The finish is long and full, marked by notes of camphor and geranium.

This aged rum, benefiting from tropical aging in Jamaica in Oloroso sherry casks, is distilled in pot stills, adhering to the traditional methods of the Hampden distillery. Although the distillation year is not specified, this Batch #3 of the Pagos series is a limited edition that will captivate enthusiasts of complex and refined rums.