Hampden Estate 2022 8 Marks Collection HLCF

Nose: The funk is starting to become more prominent, thought still below my expectations - not a negative point, just an observation. The "industrial" note is also becoming more pronounced as well - but I can't quite put my finger on what exactly is reminds me of. Adhesive? The fruity notes that were more forward in lighter marks are starting to fade into the background. The alcohol is still there, but seems a bit more mild. Although this is apparently what is bottled as Rumfire, my Rumfire smells entirely different than this. Other than the higher ABV on Rumfire, I'm not sure of the differences, if any.

Taste: It is clearly evolving - more noticeable bitterness that fades quickly and is quite acceptable. Of course, funky and fruity, seemingly less sweet than the lighter marks at this point. The industrial note is adhesive-like, and plastic-like. PVC-ish? Not as bad as it might sound! Some florality briefly develops in the finish, and is followed by hints of molasses.

Esters - 400-600gr/HLPA
Molasses - Medium
Cane Juice Vinegar - Low
Dunder - Low
Muck - Low
Fermentation - Alcoholic = 3 Days, Dead Wash = 4 Days
Distillation - Double Retort Pot

a bit flat on the nose, but then immediate citrus on the taste, then it got crazy on the finish, not sure what happened, had to go back for a 2nd go, almondy/nutty? can't pin point what the finish is but definitely unique. Medium burn

Nadherna esterova vune s trochou acetonu, oliv a bananu. Na jazyku se to vsechno rozjede ve velkolepe predstaveni esteru, techniky, bananu, mozna propolis. Dokonceni dlouhe, prijemne. Paradni zalezitost