Hampden Estate

HAMPDEN ESTATE
Iconic Jamaican High Ester Rum Since 1753

Founded in 1753 in Jamaica’s Trelawny Parish, Hampden Estate is one of the island’s oldest and most revered rum distilleries. The Trelawny region, long celebrated as the birthplace of Jamaica’s finest rums, provides the rich biodiversity and tropical climate that define Hampden’s unique character.

For over 270 years, Hampden has produced some of the world’s most aromatic and complex Jamaican rums, celebrated for their high ester levels and bold, funky style. This reputation is built on a philosophy enshrined in five uncompromising pillars:

1. Spring Water: pure limestone water drawn directly from the estate
2. Natural Yeasts: long, wild fermentations that create unique flavours
3. 100% Pot Still: copper double-retort distillation for maximum character
4. Tropical Ageing: since 2009, all official Hampden bottlings mature on-site in Jamaica’s climate
5. No Sugar Added: rums made without additives or colouring, ensuring pure authenticity

Every bottle of Hampden rum reflects the spirit of Trelawny: heritage, provenance, and an explosion of flavour that has made Hampden Estate legendary among rum lovers worldwide.