Hampden Estate The Great House Distillery Edition 2025 (57%)

The 2025 Great House Distillery Edition is the seventh release in Hampden Estate’s highly anticipated annual limited series – a bold and expressive Jamaican rum that captures the full spectrum of the distillery’s flavor profile. This year’s blend combines four distinct pot still distillates from 2020 and 2021, carefully selected for their balance of fruity intensity and spicy depth. As always, there are no additives or colorings, and the rum is fully tropically aged in ex-bourbon barrels at the estate in Trelawny.

What makes this edition stand out is its complexity: from funky, high-ester notes to more structured and elegant layers. Bottled at 57% ABV, it delivers a powerful yet surprisingly accessible experience – perfect for anyone looking for authentic, character-rich Jamaican rum. With only 90 bottles available in the Netherlands, this release is truly exclusive.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Intense aromas of fermented pineapple, vanilla, candied ginger, and a hint of varnish.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied with ripe banana, licorice, charred oak, and dried chili.
Finish: Long and layered with nutmeg, cinnamon, and a refreshing touch of camphor.