{"product_id":"hampden-estate-the-younger-lrok-5-year-old-rum-2018-3l","title":"Hampden Estate The Younger LROK 5 Year Old Rum 2018 3L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHampden Estate The Younger LROK 5 Year Old Rum 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pure single Jamaican rum from Hampden Estate in Trelawny, distilled in 2018 and aged 5 years in ex-bourbon casks in the tropical Jamaican climate before bottling in 2023 at 47% ABV (94 proof). LROK — Light Rum Owen Kelly, a mark created at Hampden in 1952 — is the house signature style, a high-ester Wedderburn rum in the 200–400 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol range. This is the rare 3L large-format bottling, holding the equivalent of four standard bottles. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years, distilled 2018, bottled 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e LROK (Light Rum Owen Kelly), high-ester pot still rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3L (3000mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hampden Estate, Trelawny, Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Young Hampden With Real Funk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHampden has distilled in Trelawny since 1753, using long fermentation with wild yeasts, spring water from the estate, and copper double-retort pot stills — methods that produce some of the most aromatic rum in the world. The Younger pairs that aromatic intensity with the freshness of a young rum, tropical-aged where the angels’ share runs high. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e and other Jamaican bottlings in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e selection at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe banana, pineapple and tropical fruit lead, with fermented funk, a touch of varnish and citrus zest. The palate is full of pot still character yet approachable — fresh pineapple juice, clove, cane syrup and white pepper — turning to olive, brine and a pleasant bitterness on a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a splash of water to open the esters, or use the 3L format as a back-bar statement bottle for high-funk Daiquiris and Mai Tais shared with a crowd. See more large-format and collector bottles among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gift-sets\"\u003egift sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does LROK mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLROK stands for Light Rum Owen Kelly, a Hampden mark created in 1952 for high-ester rum in the 200–400 g\/hLPA range — the style Hampden considers its signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 litres — the equivalent of four standard 750mL bottles — presented in Hampden’s yellow gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs anything added?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Hampden bottles The Younger with no additives and no chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled, aged and bottled at Hampden Estate in Trelawny, Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Hampden Estate The Younger LROK 2018 in the 3L format online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — a true centrepiece for any rum collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hampden Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67992406949931,"sku":"DM17496L","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/hampden-estate-the-younger-lrok-2018-5-year-rum-3l-600x800.jpg?v=1792781248","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/hampden-estate-the-younger-lrok-5-year-old-rum-2018-3l","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}