The Roots – Hampden Jamaica 2013 – 11 years – 59% – 70cl

📌 Type : Traditional molasses rum – High Ester
📌 Origin : Jamaica
📌 Distillery : Hampden Estate
📌 Vintage : 2013
📌 Age : 11 years old
📌 Alcohol content : 59% – Cask strength
📌 Capacity : 70cl
📌 Cask : Single cask – tropical & continental maturation
📌 Edition : Limited

The Roots, the raw expression of rum's terroirs

With this selection, The Roots highlights the explosive and authentic character of Hampden, Jamaica's legendary distillery. This 11-year-old single cask captures the very essence of high-ester rums: aromatic exuberance, vibrant tension, and profound depth, without any artifice.

An intense and uncompromising Hampden

Distilled in 2013, this rum aged for 11 years in tropical and continental climates, allowing for a beautiful concentration of esters while preserving the balance of its profile. The result: a complex, wild, and vibrant rum, crafted for thrill-seekers.

Tasting profile

👃 Nose : Explosion of exotic fruits (flambéed banana, roasted pineapple), varnish, candied orange peel, warm spices and a fine touch of green olive.
👅 Palate : Lively and powerful, with notes of burnt caramel, white pepper, green mango, roasted almonds and a beautiful medicinal note in the background.
🎯 Finish : Long, saline and vibrant, with lingering aromas of resin, licorice and stewed fruit.