MHOBA
MHOBA: South Africa’s single‑estate, high‑ester cane‑juice craft rum distillery pioneer
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.
Popular rums from MHOBA
MHOBA Indlovu Bourbon & Brandy Casks (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023
58,5%
Complex, aromatic, and woody with tropical nuances.
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019
2019 1yr 65%
Funky, chocolatey, high-proof crowd favorite
Top rated rums from MHOBA
MHOBA Ingwe (Collection Foundations) 2019
2019 5yr 59,1%
Big fruity nose, complex palate, classic expressive Mhoba style
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017
2017 5yr 60,8%
Balanced creamy Mhoba; caramel and chocolate
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019
2019 1yr 65%
Funky, chocolatey, high-proof crowd favorite
MHOBA WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky) 2019
2019 63,5%
Berry-rich, oily and ester-forward with bold bourbon influence.
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019
2019 2yr 65%
fruity, funky, woody—bold yet balanced
MHOBA Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum 2021
2021 60%
Funky, intense cane with vanilla and fruit
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Rum South Africa Flag Series (Collection Foundations) 2019
2019 4yr 60,3%
Fruity esters, well-integrated, dry finish, solid South African profile.
MHOBA Mhoba Rum JB 1 (Warehouse #1) 2019
2019 4yr 59,9%
Funky citrus with bourbon-cask warmth
MHOBA Indlovu Bourbon & Brandy Casks (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023
58,5%
Complex, aromatic, and woody with tropical nuances.
MHOBA Umbila Bourbon Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023
59,7%
Tropical ester aroma with sweet, smooth palate.
Warehouse #1 MHOBA S.A.W. Cask Rum
63,6%
Bold, citrusy, smoky; distinctly South African.
MHOBA Dead Reckoning Rum Mhoba - South Africa 2020
2020 2yr 56%
Rich flavors with an estery, layered complexity.
Flavour profile of MHOBA
Most frequently mentioned flavors
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
Popular independent bottlers of MHOBA
- Holmes Cay 5 rums
- Habitation Velier 3 rums
- La Maison Du Whisky 2 rums
- BIRA! 2 rums
- Velier 1 rum
- Warehouse #1 1 rum
- Bar 1802 1 rum
- LMDW 1 rum
About the MHOBA distillery
The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 1,969 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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All rums from MHOBA
- Habitation Velier MHOBA 2017 4yr 64,60% RX9147
- MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019 1yr 65% RX460
- Velier MHOBA FAQ Plastic 2017 4yr 64,3% RX10660
- MHOBA Bushfire 55% RX7602
- MHOBA American Oak Aged Rum 2019 43% RX2064
- MHOBA Strand 101 58% RX434
- La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017 5yr 60,8% RX13449
- MHOBA Strand 151 2021 Unaged 75,5% RX10846
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