Quarter Deck - Hampden 12 Year Old Jamaican Rum 2009 50.8% 70cl
ABV: 50.8% | Origin: Hampden Distillery, Jamaica, Bottled by Duncan Taylor, Scotland

Quarter Deck - Hampden 12 Year Old Jamaican Rum 2009 50.8% 70cl is a vibrant and flavorful expression from the renowned Hampden Estate in Jamaica. Aged for 12 years, this rum offers a bold and complex profile, showcasing the unique characteristics of traditional Jamaican rum-making. The nose bursts with tropical fruit aromas, including ripe bananas, mangoes, and pineapple, complemented by a touch of earthy molasses and spicy oak. On the palate, it delivers rich flavors of caramel, dark sugar, and dried fruit, with a distinctive funky edge typical of Hampden rums, balanced by a mild smokiness. The finish is long and warming, with a sweet spice and a touch of dark fruit lingering on the tongue. This rum is an exceptional choice for those who enjoy full-bodied, flavorful rums with a strong, authentic Jamaican character.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Wood polish, tomato juice, nduja sausage, ginger, and parsley
Palate: Salty meat, charred oak, pine needles, white pepper, and oregano
Finish: Rich and spicy with lingering esters and a touch of funk

Production Details

Distillation method: Distilled in pot stills
Cask type(s):
- Aged in oak casks (likely ex-bourbon, typical for Hampden)
Special processes:
- Distilled in 2009 at Hampden Distillery, bottled in 2022
- Aged 12 years in a single cask, yielding 335 bottles
- Bottled at cask strength (50.8% ABV), no artificial colors or flavors
- Crafted from molasses with natural fermentation

Perfect For

Rum aficionados craving high-ester Jamaican funk
Sipping neat to explore its bold, pungent character
Pairing with spicy jerk chicken or dark chocolate
Gifting as a rare single cask from a legendary distillery
Diving into the wild side of rum with DOK-style esters

Expert Notes

Selected by Duncan Taylor for their Quarter Deck single cask series
Hampden’s DOK mark delivers intense esters (1300-1600 g/hLAA)
Aged entirely in Jamaica’s tropical climate for accelerated maturation
Showcases the distillery’s signature long fermentation and dunder use
A funky, robust rum that balances fruit, spice, and wood

Customer Reviews

“Funky and bold—pure Hampden magic!” – Tom R. ★★★★★
“Spicy with a wild edge; not for the faint-hearted.” – Lena K. ★★★★☆
“Rich and complex—great intro to DOK!” – Sam P. ★★★★☆

Interesting Facts

Hampden, founded in 1753, is a pioneer of high-ester Jamaican rum
DOK mark is among the highest ester counts, used for flavor intensity
Quarter Deck series highlights Duncan Taylor’s rare rum picks
Only 335 bottles from this cask, a true limited edition
Bottled by Scotland’s Duncan Taylor from Jamaica’s last Hampden stocks

Serving Suggestions

Sip neat to embrace its full cask-strength power
Add a drop of water to tame the funk and lift fruit notes
Pair with roasted nuts, smoked meats, or pineapple upside-down cake
Serve in a Glencairn glass to capture its wild aromas
Try in a funky Daiquiri for a bold cocktail twist

Distillery

Hampden Distillery, established in 1753, sits in Trelawny, Jamaica
Known for long ferments, dunder, and muck pits since the 18th century
Bought by the Hussey family in 2009, reviving its rum legacy
Produces heavy, high-ester rums with pot still tradition
Bottled by Duncan Taylor, a Scottish indie preserving rare spirits

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