The rums from Hampden in collaboration with the famous Italian distillery Velier are really very special and high quality. Hampden 2018 LROK The Younger is no exception! It has been distilled from premium Jamaican molasses that has undergone a wild (natural) fermentation.
Aged for 5 years in ex-bourbon barrels which gave it an aromatic aroma and flavour with hints of vanilla. It has a high ester concentration of 349,5 ppm (parts per million). Due to its high ester content, it is classified as LROK (Light Rum Owen Kelly).
This is a very tasty young rum full of fruity flavours and a distinctive aroma. The Younger comes in a huge 3 litre bottle! This is a limited edition!
Colour: mahogany with brown-orange highlights
Nose: bold, ripe banana, artichokes, pine, rubber
Taste: woody, pineapple, lime, esters, vanilla, cardamom
Finish: long, bittersweet, molasses, ginger, salt, butter