Hampden Estate The Maverick Single Jamaican Rum

Here’s the bold 2024 edition of The Maverick, born to honor Maverick Hann’s arrival on May 13, 2024. Crafted by Christelle Harris and Matthew Hann, it fuses three iconic Hampden marks: HGML 2018 (50%), LFCH 2020 (40%), and C<>H 2021 (10%). Destined for impact, it’s distilled in double‑retort pot stills and tropically aged in ex‑bourbon barrels. Bottled at a commanding 59% ABV (118 proof), it delivers raw tropical intensity and floral spice with no dilution. This small‑batch expression overflows with Jamaican character and unmistakable funk. A potent, unapologetic tribute bottled for collectors and rum adventurers alike.

Nose:
The aroma bursts with grilled pineapple and passionfruit, followed by candied orange and sticky cane sugar. Herbal bay leaf and thyme weave through the perfume. Beneath it all lurk diesel‑like esters and earthy petrol notes that energize the bouquet.

Palate:
This sip is thick, oily, and intensely fruity. Grilled pineapple faces off with toasted coconut and dark chocolate. Sage, thyme and star anise bring savory spice while passionfruit and toasted brown sugar soften the edges. Allspice and black cardamom add depth under vibrant ester heat.

Finish:
The finish lingers long and layered. Cinnamon and nutmeg tingle, then charred oak and cacao nibs deepen the drama. Floral violet and marigold waft in, before salty‑tinged molasses and grapefruit zest close the ride. Quite dry, rich, and unforgettable.

Spicy jerk chicken or pork ribs match the rum’s herbaceous and peppery profile.
Roasted pineapple skewers with cinnamon echo the tropical fruit and spice.
Dark chocolate truffles or salted caramel brownies heighten the molasses and cacao themes.
Aged Manchego or Parmigiano‑Reggiano balance richness with savory bite and cleanse the palate.