HAMPDEN 8 ans 2017 <>H Magnum Series #3

Nose : Rich, heady. Terpenic (lava), empyreumatic (fuel, gasoline), oily, medicinal (tiger balm), camphoric, musky and chocolatey—this aromatic palette is anything but restrained. With aeration, sugarcane and macerating fruits (persimmon, mango, kaffir lime) release their intense fragrances into the air.

Appearance : vieil or soutenu.

Palate : Lively, powerful. The flavour profile is equally impressive in richness and concentration. Ashy, almost peaty, it at times evokes a single malt from Islay—an impression reinforced by a mineral evolution reminiscent of coal. Very fruity (pineapple) and liqueur-like (sugarcane), the finish boldly reclaims its Jamaican identity.

Overall : Long, velvety. Deliciously vanilla-led (pod) and high in esters, it reveals harmonious floral (carnation, geranium) and honeyed (geranium) notes. In retro-olfaction, flavours of dark chocolate and cardamom tea lend it noble expression. Long after, petrol-like aromas linger from the empty glass, permeating the atmosphere.