HAMPDEN 8 ans 2017 <>H Magnum Series #3

Nose : Rich, heady. Terpenic (lava), empyreumatic (fuel, gasoline), oily, medicinal (Tiger Balm), camphorated, musky and chocolatey — this aromatic profile makes no concessions. With aeration, cane sugar and macerating fruits (persimmon, mango, combava) release their pronounced scents into the air.

Appearance : vieil or soutenu.

Palate : Vibrant, powerful. The flavour profile is in turn impressively rich and concentrated. Ashy and almost peaty, it at times recalls a single malt from Islay — an impression reinforced by a mineral evolution reminiscent of coal. Intensely fruity (pineapple) and liqueur-like (cane sugar), the finish boldly reaffirms its Jamaican identity.

Overall : Long, velvety. Delightfully vanilla-driven (pod) and high in esters, it unfolds floral (carnation, geranium) and honeyed (geranium) nuances with remarkable harmony. In retro-olfaction, flavours of dark chocolate and cardamom tea add a refined elegance. Long after, petrol-like aromas from the empty glass linger in the atmosphere.