Heroes and Heretics, Darkwood Rum, Hampden Estate 5 Year Old
Key Facts About This Rum
Bottler: Heroes and Heretics
Range: Darkwood Rum
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Age: 5 years old
Distilled: 08/01/2016
Bottled: 31/08/2021
Spirit: Belize Rum
Cask Type: Single cognac barrel
Cask Ref: No.10
Alcohol by Volume: 51.0%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Outturn: 300 bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Hampden Estate 5 Year Old Tasting Notes
Official notes
Nose: Honeycomb with undertones of star anise.
Palate: Pear and savoury honey, coconut and vanilla pods.
Finish: Spice and butter.
Ed's notes
Colour: Natural; loose leaf tea, or light toffee.
Nose: Funky. Molasses, spice, and cedarwood. Rubber. Gingerbread caramelised around the edges.
Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Spiced ginger cake. Fried plantain and overripe pineapple. Fruit leather. Spice and a chilli warmth.
Finish: Medium to long. More funk. Mushy bananas. Warming with star anise and vanilla.
About this Heroes and Heretics Darkwood
This Darkwood is a unique marriage of French craftsmanship and Jamaican spirit making from Heroes & Heretics. It is bold and charismatic from the moment you open the bottle, to the last sip. Ideal for an after dinner dram (or even before!).
We ship (almost!) worldwide
We can deliver to Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada (Alberta), China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, UAE, UK, US (certain states*), and Vietnam.
*US states we can currently ship to include: Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Wyoming, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Texas, and Florida.
How much is shipping?
Shipping charges are calculated during checkout, depending on where you live and how many bottles you’re buying. Shipping within the UK is free on orders over £100.
What you need to know about taxes
All alcoholic products sold by TopWhiskies are sold subject to UK alcohol tax, which is already included in the price.
UK sales are subject to VAT (currently 20%), which is included in the price. Sales outside of the UK are not subject to this tax, and international prices do not include it.
We use a specialist US shipper who sorts out US taxes. These costs are factored into the US shipping charges. So shipping may look pricey, but remember it covers your taxes as well.
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Need help?
For help, or custom orders, please contact Ed on email ed@topwhiskies.com