Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Hampden Pagos 2023, a masterpiece of harmony and character. Born from a unique collaboration with Bodegas Fundador, this rum is the first from Hampden Estate to age entirely in 500-litre sherry casks. After three years, the barrels impregnated with oloroso welcome the rum, enriching its palette of woody and deep flavors. At 52% alcohol, every sip of Pagos is a celebration of high esters and subtle sherry notes. Taste this liquid treasure and let yourself be transported on an extraordinary sensory journey where tradition and innovation meet.
What’s different about Hampden Pagos 2022?
According to the first returns, the sherry would be more discreet, and from a more scientific explanation this would be explained by an increase in congeners 2304.2gr/hlpa against 1603.5 for 2022. The same applies to espers, 467.9gr/hlpa for this new version, compared to 394gr/htpa for the previous one.
Hampden Estate
Built around 1750, the Hampden Distillery originally belonged to a Scotsman, Archibald Sterling. Hampden is known for its heavy rums distilled in copper stills. The fermentation is long and natural (no use of commercial yeast).
In Jerez de la Frontera, where sherry is made, the word “pagos” means vineyards, and as you’ve probably guessed, this Jamaican rum is aged in sherry casks. It is not just a matter of a finish; the rum is aged exclusively in sherry casks from Lustau that have contained oloroso or PX sherry – and this is the first time we have seen it from Hampden Estate. The alcohol percentage is a very well-chosen 52, and of course there is no added sugar or colour.
Colour: Dark amber.
Aroma: Dark chocolate, apricot, mango and passion fruit.
Tasting notes: Balanced, long and complex, again with notes of chocolate and cocoa, some citrus, stone fruit and warm spices.
Serving suggestion: Should be enjoyed neat.
