I recently got to taste through all 8 marques of rum distilled by Hampden in Jamaica, including their super high-ester recipes intended mainly for blending, so this was an informative follow-up on the chemistry of what makes these rums so uniquely flavorful.
It's Not All About Esters When It Comes to Rum
Many rums called high-ester may not be, and esters often play less of a role in a rum’s flavor profile than you might think.
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