Hampden Estate Pagos 52%

Hampden Estate Pagos Sherry Cask is molasses based, pot still distilled and aged for an unspecified amount of time in former sherry barrels that previously contained Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez for 3 years. Bottled at 52% ABV with no adulteration and a limited number of 1200 bottles. On the nose the Hampden signature funk is all over. Overripe pineapples, nail varnish, stone fruits and Earl Grey tea. Quite nutty with almonds and pistachios. Blackcurrant cordial, grapefruit zest, Luxardo liqueur and passion fruit. Furniture polish and allspice. There’s quite a lot going on, but the funky notes still seem a bit overpowering. Cola and dusty old books as well.