Hampden Estate Single Cask #497 Woodpecker (62,2%)

Hampden Estate Rum – Single Cask #497 “Woodpecker” is a striking limited-edition bottling from Jamaica’s iconic Hampden Estate, known for its bold pot still rums and uncompromising traditional distillation methods. This expression is part of the Trelawny Endemic Birds Series, which celebrates Jamaica’s unique native bird species.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2020, this rum was aged for 10 years in the intense tropical climate of Jamaica, creating a rum with exceptional depth and concentration. It was made using the LROK (Light Rum Owen Kelly) marque, a high-ester style that offers a rich and fruity profile with classic funky notes.

Bottled at cask strength (around 60.5% ABV), with no added sugar, no colorants, and non-chill filtered, this single cask release showcases Hampden’s pure, unaltered rum style. Only a limited number of bottles were produced, making it highly collectible.

On the nose, expect a burst of pineapple, green apple, overripe banana, and varnish, followed by layers of spice, citrus zest, oak, and tropical esters on the palate. The finish is long, dry, and complex, evolving beautifully with every sip.

With the Woodpecker, Hampden offers a vibrant expression of its signature high-ester intensity, while honoring the natural beauty of Jamaica.

A must-have for enthusiasts and collectors, this bottling is a vivid example of what makes Hampden Estate rum so legendary.