2007 Rum Trail, Small Batch, 17-Year-Old, Rum, Australia (48%) vs Hampden Estate Pagos Sherry Cask Rum

Hampden Estate Pagos Sherry Cask Rum

Hampden Estate Pagos is the distillery’s first rum exclusively aged in sherry casks, crafted in collaboration with Bodegas Fundador in Jerez. Matured in Oloroso Sherry butts used in the Solera process for up to thirty years, this bold 52% ABV release is infused with the deep, complex flavours of Oloroso while maintaining Hampden's signature high ester profile. The nose is rich with ylang-ylang, clove, blood orange, toasted walnut, and brandied cherry, evolving to almonds, camphor, and dried fruits. On the palate, cane sugar and chestnut honey lead to vanilla pods and cocoa, finishing with coconut milk, honeysuckle, and a touch of tobacco and spice. A powerful, elegant rum that captures the essence of Andalusian influence and Hampden craftsmanship.