CoR Hampden Jamaica HD OWH 2012 11yr 60,4%

"A fairly straightforward Hampden low ester, with tropical fruit, vanilla, a little wood and a pinch of medicinal touches on the esters on the nose. Pastry aromas add roundness to the nostrils. A relatively simple nose, but one that lacks the depth to make a real impression. The attack on the palate is initially lively, tense and biting on the esters, before softening on exotic fruits and the sweetness of marzipan. Citrus fruits add a touch of acidity. Regrettably, apart from the palate entry, the rum remains flat on the palate, without the slightest surprise. The alcohol could be better integrated. The finish is of decent length, with more floral and medicinal aromas. The funkiness comes out more, with the barrel adding tannins. A rum that clearly needs aeration to express itself, but whose finish alone cannot create ecstasy."

"05.12.2024 CoR online tasting. Retasting. Nose Fresh, light wood, faint smoke, fruity, ester, overripe, banana, faint honey, light nutts. Palate Warm, light wood, light roasted, fruity, overripe, banana, light nutts, ester, light marzipan, faint floral. Finish Long and warm, fresh, light wood, fruity, banana, light nutts, faint floral. The empty glass has nice chocolate, light herbs and some citrus. ----------------------------- #4320 21.10.2023 Whisky Live 2023"