Quarter Deck Hampden 12 Year Old 2009 is a powerful and expressive Jamaican rum, distilled at the legendary Hampden Estate, one of the oldest sugar estates in Jamaica. Bottled by Quarter Deck Series, this limited-edition single cask rum embodies the unmistakable Hampden style, rich, funky, and full of estery character. Distilled in 2009 and aged for twelve tropical years, it’s a pure expression of Jamaica’s rum heritage, unfiltered and unflinching in authenticity.

Product Details:

Brand: Quarter Deck Series | Distillery: Hampden Estate | Category: Pure Single Jamaican Rum | Vintage: 2009 | Age: 12 Years | ABV: 50.8% | Origin: Jamaica (Trelawny Parish) | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Explosively aromatic, overripe banana, pineapple, and mango lead the way, followed by notes of varnish, molasses, and smoky oak. Intense yet beautifully balanced.
Palate: Full-bodied and oily. Classic Hampden funk bursts through with tropical fruit, brown sugar, and peppery spice. Layers of esters, oak, and citrus zest develop complexity and warmth.
Finish: Long and commanding, dried fruit, sweet spice, and tangy molasses linger with a distinctive Jamaican heat.

Production Details:

Distilled in 2009 on Hampden’s traditional copper pot stills, this rum was aged for 12 years in Jamaica’s tropical climate, where heat accelerates the interaction between spirit and oak, producing extraordinary depth and concentration. Bottled by the independent Quarter Deck Series at 50.8% ABV, it is presented non-chill filtered and without additives or coloring, a raw and honest reflection of its origin.

Perfect For:

Ideal for rum connoisseurs who appreciate high-ester, pot-still Jamaican rums. Best enjoyed neat to explore its full intensity, or with a few drops of water to reveal its fruity, estery layers. A remarkable bottle for collectors seeking authenticity and provenance.

Expert Notes:

Critics and rum enthusiasts praise this bottling for its depth, balance, and high-ester intensity, a quintessential Hampden profile bottled at its best. It’s a standout example of how tropical maturation and pot still distillation create some of the world’s most complex rums.

Customer Reviews:

“Wild, fruity, and alive, the essence of Jamaican rum.”   Trevor L.
“A perfect balance between funk and finesse. Every sip tells a story.”   Fiona H.
“Bold, tropical, and unapologetically authentic.”   Daniel K.

Interesting Fact:

Hampden Estate, established in 1753, has been producing rum continuously for over 250 years using the same traditional methods, long fermentation, pot still distillation, and natural yeast cultures. Its distinctive “funk” comes from high ester content, a signature style that has made Hampden the benchmark for Jamaican rum worldwide.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat in a tulip glass to fully experience its aromatic intensity. Add a few drops of water to open up layers of tropical fruit and oak spice. For a refined twist, try it in a Jamaican Daiquiri, 50ml Hampden 12 Year, 20ml lime juice, and 10ml demerara syrup for a cocktail that bursts with complexity and character.

Distillery Background:

Located in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, Hampden Estate is revered for producing some of the most flavorful rums in the world. Known for its long, natural fermentations and use of dunder and muck pits, Hampden’s production methods are virtually unchanged since the 18th century. The Quarter Deck Hampden 12 Year Old 2009 captures that history in liquid form, bold, tropical, and unmistakably Jamaican, a true connoisseur’s rum.