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Kill Devil Hampden 18 yr Single Cask
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Distiller:
Hampden Estate
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Bottler:
Kill Devil
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ABV:
46%
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Age:
18 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
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Intro:
This is an 18yr expression released by Kill Devil of Hampden rum. My previously highest rated rum is a 24yr Golden Devil (KL) Hampden. Can this compare?
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Nose:
Really full nose, rich sweet and funky. Meaty bbq ribs, overripe, rotting fruit. Caramel, vanilla, some toasted coconut. Really big and funky.
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Taste:
Medium mouthfeel, no real heat. Sweet, some ginger and rotting fruit. Rich and meaty with some white pepper also.
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Finish:
Short, some astringency. There isnt really much here which is disappointing. Usually, a great Hampden marker is how long is lingers. This one dries up and is on its way fairly quickly.
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Overall:
This was a good dram. It was several steps shy of phenomenal, though. The nose and palate were really pretty good but the finish was sort of a buzzkill.
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Score:
5
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