MHOBA

MHOBA: South Africa’s single‑estate, high‑ester cane‑juice craft rum distillery pioneer

Single‑estate sugarcane
Custom pot stills
High‑ester complexity

Born on a sugarcane farm in South Africa, the MHOBA distillery crafts character‑packed cane‑juice spirits with custom pot stills and long, flavor‑first fermentations. Expect ester‑rich funk, patisserie notes and a grassy, mineral core—hallmarks of MHOBA rum within the world of South Africa rum and premium single‑estate bottlings.

On RumX, the community has posted 1,966 reviews with a strong median rating of 8.2/10. Fan favorites span the 2017 Habitation Velier release, Select Reserve French Cask, FAQ Plastic, Bushfire, and American Oak Aged Rum. Many recommend patience, a splash of water, and time in the glass to unlock its evolving complexity.

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Bottle of Letaba

Letaba

8.5 (15)
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RX25052
Bottle of Satara Horizon

Satara Horizon

Fruity esters with bourbon-cask balance

8.2 (14)
RX25053
Bottle of Skukuza Confluence

Skukuza Confluence

Fruity, woody, ester-rich with balanced heat

8.2 (13)
RX460
Bottle of Select Reserve French Cask Rum

Select Reserve French Cask Rum

Funky, chocolate-forward Mhoba

8.5 (151)
97 €
RX10846
Bottle of Strand 151

Strand 151

Funky high-ester power, well integrated

8.5 (77)
85 €
RX9147
Bottle of 2017

2017

Funky, creamy Mhoba with tropical punch

8.5 (147)
118 €
RX10660
Bottle of FAQ Plastic

FAQ Plastic

Funky raspberry yogurt, toasted depth

8.5 (139)
249 €
RX19019
Bottle of WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky)

WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky)

Berry-rich, oily and ester-forward with bold bourbon influence.

8.5 (43)
121 €
RX17375
Bottle of Bourbon Cask Rum Select Reserve

Bourbon Cask Rum Select Reserve

8.3 (9)
99 €
RX21769
Bottle of KIGELIA Foundations

KIGELIA Foundations

Intense, woody, with ester and banana notes.

8.2 (32)
125 €

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RX460
Bottle of Select Reserve French Cask Rum

Select Reserve French Cask Rum

2019   1yr   65%

8.5 (151)
97 €
RX9147
Bottle of 2017

2017

2017   4yr   64,60%

8.5 (147)
118 €
RX10660
Bottle of FAQ Plastic

FAQ Plastic

2017   4yr   64,3%

8.5 (139)
249 €
RX7602
Bottle of Bushfire

Bushfire

55%

7.8 (100)
55 €
RX2064
Bottle of American Oak Aged Rum

American Oak Aged Rum

2019   43%

7.6 (99)
40 €
RX434
Bottle of Strand 101

Strand 101

58%

7.9 (94)
RX13449
Bottle of Antipodes Collection

Antipodes Collection

2017   5yr   60,8%

8.7 (90)
RX10846
Bottle of Strand 151

Strand 151

2021   75,5%

8.5 (77)
85 €
RX10582
Bottle of Select Reserve French Cask Rum

Select Reserve French Cask Rum

2019   2yr   65%

8.3 (56)
RX1694
Bottle of Franky‘s Pineapple

Franky‘s Pineapple

2019   43%

7.1 (51)
43 €
RX2938
Bottle of Strand 101

Strand 101

2019   58%

8.2 (49)
63 €
RX521
Bottle of Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum

Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum

2019   2yr   60%

8.0 (47)
77 €
RX11051
Bottle of Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum

Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum

2021   60%

8.3 (46)
RX19019
Bottle of WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky)

WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky)

2019   63,5%

8.5 (43)
121 €
RX17376
Bottle of Umbila Bourbon Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

Umbila Bourbon Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

59,7%

8.0 (40)
125 €
RX17377
Bottle of Indlovu Bourbon & Brandy Casks (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

Indlovu Bourbon & Brandy Casks (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

58,5%

8.1 (39)
125 €
RX21827
Bottle of Rum South Africa Flag Series  (Collection Foundations)

Rum South Africa Flag Series (Collection Foundations)

2019   4yr   60,3%

8.3 (37)
149 €
RX17378
Bottle of Umganu Brandy Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

Umganu Brandy Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

64,9%

7.7 (37)
125 €
RX767
Bottle of Select Release White Rum

Select Release White Rum

2019   58%

7.9 (35)
54 €
RX15235
Bottle of S.A.W. Cask Rum

S.A.W. Cask Rum

63,6%

8.0 (35)
RX12882
Bottle of Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW)

Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW)

2yr   65%

8.4 (32)
RX21769
Bottle of KIGELIA Foundations

KIGELIA Foundations

60,9%

8.2 (32)
125 €
RX8743
Bottle of Pot Stilled High Ester Rum

Pot Stilled High Ester Rum

2019   65,2%

8.2 (31)
70 €
RX21770
Bottle of IMBASHA Foundations

IMBASHA Foundations

61,5%

8.2 (29)
125 €

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8.2/10
2,100 reviews
Rating (0-10)

Flavour profile of MHOBA

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Fruity Sugarcane Woody

Taste

Ester Fruity Woody Spicy
RumX community voice

RumX drinkers celebrate MHOBA’s bold, high‑ester profile: funky solvents and tropical fruit over fresh sugarcane, often opening into chocolate, pastry, spice and a touch of smoke. Cask strength is frequently well‑integrated, while approachable bottlings like American Oak Aged offer easy entry. Experimental runs—Strand 101/151 for ester lovers and smoke‑forward Bushfire—spark excitement. Some find certain releases polarizing or short on finish, but most agree patience rewards richly.


Frequently Asked Questions about MHOBA

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For MHOBA rums, we currently have 105 offers starting from €32.90 across 18 partner shops including Armagnac.de, delicando, Rhum Attitude, Excellence Rhum, Warehouse #1, Spirit Academy. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 98 different rums from MHOBA. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over %!d(float64=2100) reviews for MHOBA rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, MHOBA Ingwe (Collection Foundations) 2019 5yr 59,1% is currently the highest-rated MHOBA rum with an impressive rating of 8.9/10 based on %!d(float64=25) reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what MHOBA has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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