Hampden Estate Pagos 100% Ex-Sherry Cask Rum
About Hampden Estate Pagos 100% Ex-Sherry Cask Rum
High ester Jamaican rum meets sherry cask – what isn’t to love? Hampden Estate Pagos is a statement of Jamaican elegance at its finest – a marriage of the incredible aromatic complexity that only Hampden Estate can offer with the rich decadence of full aging in high quality, authentic sherry cask. Pagos is distilled from a mix of raw material, fermented with the wild, ambient yeast of the distillery, distilled on double retort pot still, aged in the tropical conditions of Trelawny, Jamaica and bottled at 52% abv with no additives.
Taking its name from the Spanish word used to describe plots of vineyards in the Jerez area, Hampden Estate Pagos is the first bottling in the distillery’s history to be exclusively aged in sherry casks.
The fruity intensity and the high ester profile of Hampden Estate matches perfectly the woody aromatic palette and deep, rich color brought by the ex-sherry casks. The nutty and savory components given by oloroso, along with the sweet and spicy notes of Pedro Ximenez make Pagos a truly exceptional rum with a unique identity.
Like the world’s most aromatic whiskies, such as those produced on Islay, the Jamaican rum embraces perfectly with the Andalusian wine’s notes of rancio without being overpowered by them, leading to a completely new profile of aromas.
Tasting Notes
The fruity intensity and the high ester profile of Hampden Estate matches perfectly the woody aromatic palette and deep, rich color brought by the ex-sherry casks. The nutty and savory components given by oloroso, along with the sweet and spicy notes of Pedro Ximenez make Pagos a truly exceptional rum with a unique identity.
Suggested Serves
Save the cocktails for another pour, just sip this one with with pleasure
Production Notes
Ageing in ex-sherry casks has been common practice in the world of whisky for decades. Even if some of the most sought-after, complex single malts have benefitted from this type of ageing vessel for many years, this process is not often seen in the world of rum: Pagos is a world premiere, the first ever experiment to age Hampden Estate rum in ex sherry casks.
The production of Hampden Estate Pagos 100% Ex-Sherry Cask Rum is a perfect blend of art and science. The rum is distilled using traditional Jamaican Pot stills, an age-old technique that imparts a unique character. The distilled spirits are then aged in ex-sherry casks. The casks not only lend their wooden characteristics to the rum but also leave an imprint of the sherry that was previously stored in them. These methods of distillation and aging give the final product a depth of flavor and an unmatched complexity.
When it’s time to buy or order rum, Hampden Estate Pagos should be top of your list. Your online shopping for rum will be incomplete if you don’t have this exceptional bottle in your cart.
700ml & 104 Proof
