Hampden Estate
A long-established rum distillery that has made spirits since the 18th century. Known for its heavy, high-ester pot-still rums, it offers tours of its fermentation and distillation facilities.
Hampden Estate lies in the Trelawny valley and has been in operation since 1753. It still uses wild yeast for long fermentation and copper pot stills to produce 'full-bodied' Jamaican rum with very high ester content and intense flavor, making it a pilgrimage site for rum lovers. The guided tour takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and covers sugarcane pressing, fermentation tanks, stills, and the cellar, ending with a tasting that often includes a light meal. Advance booking is required, and prices are listed on the official website. It is about 45 minutes from Montego Bay.
Opening hours
By reservation, usually Mon–Fri
Nearby sights
- Greenwood Great House
- Good Hope Great House
- Martha Brae River Rafting
- Falmouth Historic Town
- Rose Hall Great House
- Luminous Lagoon
- Sam Sharpe Square
- Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue)