Rum Fire is a high ester white overproof rum from Jamaica's traditional Hampden Estate distillery. This rum is popular with bartenders all over the world, thanks to its distinctive taste and flammability.
10-14 days of fermentation in the fresh air is not the only way Hampden promotes the growth of bacteria and the production of esters in their rum. The manufacturer also adds to the mixture the amount of rich-acid residue that remains in the distillation column from previous distillations. Finally, Rum Fire contains an incredible 500 to 570 ppm (parts per million) of ester and thus belongs to the LORK category. The water used to produce rum is obtained through a patented mountain water collection system and returns only clean water to the ground.
Aroma: fruity, ripe bananas, mango, pineapple, full-bodied spices, green olives, smoke
Taste: intense, traces of spice and ripe fruit
Conclusion: long lasting and balanced
Drink tip: Mix a simple drink from the comfort of your home. Pour 0.04 l of Rum Fire into a glass with ice, add Sanpellegrino lemonade to taste, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and garnish with a slice of lime. Cheers!
This pure rum Hampden 8 Year Old from Hampden Estate was created in collaboration with the famous Italian distillery Velier. The rum is sourced from Jamaica and is made according to a recipe dating back to the 18th century. It is the flagship of the range, perfectly embodying the aromatic complexity and versatility for which the brand is renowned.
Hampden is known for producing incredibly high-ester rums that are created using wild fermentation and packed with tropical fruit flavours. No sugar is added to the rum. It is distilled exclusively in pot stills using locally sourced spring water and tropical aged in 190 litre ex-bourbon casks for 8 years. The combination of these factors will transport you to true rum heaven.
The bottles have been bottled at 46 % alcohol and come in a gift box. The visuals of the box, as well as the bottle label, detail and describe the pillars and legacy of the brand.
Colour: amber
Nose: pineapple, passion fruit, a touch of leather, papaya, lime, Seville oranges and nectarines
Taste: ginger, vanilla, banana, pineapple, dark chocolate, coffee
Finish: cinnamon, sweet ripe banana, apple jam, a touch of liquorice