Hampden Denizen Merchant‘s Reserve 8yr 43%
Denizen Merchant's Reserve is an 8-year-old Jamaican rum from Hampden distillery, distilled from sugar cane juice using a pot still, and bottled at 43% ABV. This versatile rum has a complex aroma of dried fruit, papaya, Demerara sugar, hazelnut, and tobacco. Its flavor profile consists of alcoholic, papaya, buttery, black pepper, and funky notes. A popular choice for Mai Tai cocktails, it can be enjoyed both neat and mixed. Users appreciate the fruity nose, mild funk, and somewhat smoky undertones, although some find it slightly too reduced and alcohol-forward at times. Overall, a fascinating rum with a unique character.
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The Denizen Merchant's Reserve, often considered 'made for the Mai Tai', presents an intriguing contrast between a fruity nose and a mildly funky palate. Best enjoyed in a cocktail, it carries an unexpected smoky note. Not overly impressive neat, but shines in mixes.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 11,058 times with an average of 8.5/10.
Mike H.
14 February 2023
“Way too reduced for my taste. I’m very happy to have been able to sample this rum thoug. Many thanks Adrian 🙂”
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SaibotZtar
10 June 2022
“Made for the Mai Tai .... pure rather midfield by the strong dilution, nevertheless incredibly great that I could try it, thank you Adrian Wahl”
BigFlax
28 January 2023
“A surprising contrast between a fruity and floral nose and a palate with mild funk and even a smoky note. The funky flavor is actually much more highlighted in a cocktail than when sipping this neat; not a great neat rum, though I love it in a Mai Tai.”
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