Sample Habitation Velier Hampden 2010 Single Cask n.76 The One and Only HLCF DOK 9yr 61% 3clHampden's famous cask #76 is a true curiosity. It was filled with two different Hampden distillates: one from the HLCF brand and the other from the DOK brand. The blending, therefore, took place before cask maturation. How this came about is unknown; presumably, there were leftover distillates that wouldn't have filled a cask completely. This would explain the name THE ONE AND ONLY. Since both brands are highly regarded by Hampden enthusiasts due to

leather and some floral notes

Hampden Estate is a mainstay of Jamaican production

the fruity notes of this rum become even more pronounced

Francois Longuetau

creamy oak notes

Macau but The Whisky Jury imported a nice part of the bottles into Europe

Only 317 of these superb bottles were ever produced

the attack is intense yet controlled

selected by Hunter Laing

accompanied by spices like cinnamon and a hint of smoke

It was selected for the New Vibrations catalog presented at Whisky Live Paris 2023

a name paying homage to the first rum in the line