The Hampden Estate is quickly becoming acknowledged by spirits experts as one of the most important producers of any kind anywhere in the world. What was once relegated to the blender's warehouse has now been established as one of the finest spirits producers in the world. The brand's identity is intertwined with the famous Italian importer, Luca Gargano, who revived its image and helped blend and market the first tropically aged, distillery-bottled versions of this special product. Now the distillery is releasing its Distillery Only blend to the world. The Hampden Estate is named as a tribute to the astonishingly old mansion at the distillery built in 1779 by the estate's original owners, the Stirling family. Its first floor was used for rum storage barrels waiting to be transferred. Now it serves as a symbol for the incredible tradition that's been built there over the centuries.