Hampden PAGOS RUM 2023 EDITION-52%

Founded in 1753 Hampden Estate has been distilling rum for almost three centuries in the
Trelawny Parish, historically known as the grand cru of Jamaican rum. Renowned throughout
the world for its full, intensely flavorful rums, Hampden Estate has always produced
quintessential, heavy pot still pure single rums, using unique methods that guarantee its remarkable
aromas and truly exceptional taste.

Taking its name from the Spanish word used to describe plots of vineyards in
the Jerez area, Hampden Estate Pagos is the first bottling in the distillery’s
history to be exclusively aged in sherry casks. This new version of Hampden
Estate Pagos was born out of a partnership with the famous Bodegas Fundador
in Jerez, around the idea of ageing entirely a Hampden rum in prestigious
Oloroso 500-liter Sherry butts, used in the Solera process. These casks,
which had contained Oloroso for up to thirty years, were emptied and ready
to host the intensity of Hampden rums and were moved to the distillery. The
colour, aromas and palate of Pagos are deeply imbibed with the unique notes
of Oloroso. In order to respect this perfect synergy with Hampden Estate’s
high esters profile, Pagos has been bottled at 52% ABV.

Nose: Deep and rich. The first nose reveals notes of ylang-ylang, clove,
artichoke, toasted walnut, blood orange, apricot stone and brandied cherry.
On aeration, almonds settle on the surface of the aromatic palette. With
time, emery cloth, camphor, sultanas, dates and a fine coffee liqueur take
the palate back to Andalusia.
Palate: Lively and powerful. Cane sugar, chestnut honey and scents of
tropical flowers dominates the palate. In the mid-palate, vanilla pods and
cocoa beans coat the taste buds with their subtle tannins. The aftertaste is
camphorated and heady (geranium).
Finish: Long and sharp. Infused with cane sugar flavours, the finish is
refreshed by coconut milk and honeysuckle scents along with notes of
varnish and mustard seeds. The aftertaste reveals notes of light tobacco,
lime blossom, peppery rose and coriander. Scents of walnuts, dried grapes
and dried straw mark the empty glass, taking us back to southern Spain.