Velier MHOBA FAQ Plastic 2017 4yr 64,3%

RX10660 Very good Pot Still Rum 1,445 bottles Under 250€

“Bold, fruity, funky delight; complex with a smooth, high-proof punch.”

Introducing the FAQ Plastic Rum, produced at the MHOBA distillery in South Africa and selected and bottled by Velier. This limited-release rum, with only 1445 bottles, was distilled in 2017 from sugar cane juice using a pot still and aged for four years, boasting an ABV of 64.3%. Our community of rum enthusiasts describe its aroma as fruity, overripe, fermented, banana, and smoky, while the flavor profile is intense with overripe, toasted notes, dark chocolate, and solvents. RumX users praise its complexity, fruitiness, and uniqueness. A remarkable collaboration between MHOBA and Velier, the FAQ Plastic Rum is a must-try for any adventurous rum connoisseur.

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How does this rum taste?

MHOBA FAQ Plastic rum dazzles with lively esters, a fusion of ripe fruit and smoky wood, accented by hints of vanilla, yogurt, and chocolate. Bold and complex, this limited Velier expression leaves a lasting, albeit divisive, impression.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Fruity Overripe Fermented Banana Polish Smoky

Taste

Overripe Toasted Solvents Buttery Intense Dark chocolate

Finish

Spicy Overripe Smoky Solvents Herbal Sugarcane

Community reviews

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Clément Boetto🤤🇫🇷

3 May 2023

9.0/10

“Excellent mhoba,yogurt,vanilla,toasted,raspberry,funky,complex..a little treat.”

Aroma

Sugarcane Cream Fruity Vanilla Smoky

Taste

Toasted Dark chocolate Sugarcane Ester Tropical fruit

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

30 November 2022

8.8/10

“Rating confirmed from 5 months ago: 88 points.In the nose raspberry jam (and nicotine?). Hard to distinguish from a Clairin. On the palate, the South African seems round, deep and powerful, that's how it should be. Fine stuff, awesome shit - keep it up, Mhoba! 👏”

RumTaTa

29 September 2022

8.6/10

“Second tasting: very good Jamaica Funk from Africa ( 1)Unusual nose, even for Mhoba: very fruity, fermented at the same time and many other flavors in a previously unknown combination to me... I like excellent.The palate can unfortunately not quite keep up and the aftertaste is relatively short only the fermented fruit and the butter note remain very long.Great new experience and for the output price top price performance! Meanwhile, unfortunately, much too expensive, if you can get at all.”

Aroma

Overripe Fruity Fermented Yoghurt Apricot

Taste

Overripe Toasted Dark chocolate Intense Sugarcane

Christoph

24 March 2022

9.0/10

“Hampden from Martinique. Tremendous complexity after 4 years and super integrated alcohol. Overripe fruit with undertones of agricole. Sour yogurt. Dry salted bacon on the finish.”

Aroma

Synthetic Polish Yoghurt Citrus Overripe

Taste

Overripe Intense Dry Floral Citrus

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

21 December 2021

8.8/10

“After resting 15+ minutes this rum starts to release a lot of flavours in the glass. In order to release even more I added a few drops of water. A very nice cooperation with Velier and a very good final result. Fruity with smoky wood, varnish and clear Agricole notes. There is a nice hint of chocolate, anise and floral notes as well. Getting the bottle is almost impossible and the price went through the roof. If you get the chance give it a go.”

Aroma

Banana Dried apricot Smoky Anise Floral

Taste

Woody Anise Floral Intense Dry

Giorgio Garotti

26 June 2023

9.0/10

“Rispetto all’ habitation velier al palato è più complesso ed ha un ottima ricchezza di sapori! Ti regala anche un piacevolissimo finale molto fruttato e dolce! Mhoba mi sta sorprendendo sempre di più!”

Aroma

Baked apple Pear Overripe Demerara sugar Syrupy

Taste

Chocolate Cherry Berries Prunes Toasted

DosenZorn

30 May 2022

8.3/10

“Probiert als 5cl Sample, beim eingießen zunächst ein Geruch nach Marzipan und Kunststoff ändert sich dies nach einiger Zeit hin zu Vergorenen Früchten, insb. Banane, leicht rauchig und metallisch und er wird an der Nase vor allem seinem Namen gerecht. Frisch eingegossen ne ordentliche Portion Kunststoff. Am Gaumen dann Schoklade, Fass, und eine interessante süße, die im Abgang dann von leicht bitterem Holz und Gewürzen überlagert wird. War mein erster Mhoba und der gefällt mir sehr gut.”

Aroma

Glue Synthetic Marzipan Mirabelle plum Banana

Taste

Toasted Dark chocolate Intense Sugarcane Floral

TheRhumhoe

26 May 2023

8.3/10

“Un Mhoba percutant qui ne fait dans la demi-mesure. Le nez est vif, fruité, très mûr et légèrement acide, avec de belles notes médicinales sur les esters, la colle et le polish. On retrouve également des notes fermentaires sur la crème, le beurre et le yaourt. Dans ce profil, la canne à sucre, les épices et les notes florales sont un peu plus en retrait. La bouche est d’une grande puissance sur les fruits (banane mûre, agrumes), les épices (vanille, piment) et les notes médicinales (solvants, esters, fermentation). La canne à sucre, le caramel, le beurre et le toast se tiennent en embuscade pour écharper le palais. L’alcool déséquilibre un petit peu le profil global. Un rhum charpenté, sec mais aussi épais et crémeux. La finale pêche ici par rapport au reste du profil. Si l’archétype épicé (piment) empyreumatique (fumée) et carnique (bacon) a de quoi séduire, la longueur est bien trop courte pour en laisser une image impactante. Une finale en deçà des attentes malgré quelques notes fruitées et de canne à sucre chatoyantes. Un très bon rhum dans l’ensemble qui satisfaira les amateurs du genre, mais qui manque de longueur sur la fin pour tutoyer les sommets.”

Aroma

Ester Glue Floral Spice Peppery

Taste

Tropical fruit Banana Fruity Overripe Spice

Photo of the rum FAQ Plastic taken from user TheRhumhoe

Dom M

23 September 2022

8.4/10

“Interesting one! Very nice raspberry yogurt on the nose.”

Aroma

Raspberry Fruity Yoghurt Glue

Taste

Berries Dark chocolate Young wood Dry Buttery

Stylo

9 February 2022

8.4/10

“Gotta say it..for me, it’s weirdly good..on the nose I sense banana flavored yogurt, then a combination of metallic and smoky note..the palate is even more funky, with a unorthodox mix of oranges, chocolate and a butter-y and peppery back palate! The finish is pretty dry, although kinda short. First Mhoba for me..and really makes me crave for tasting more of this distillery!”

Aroma

Yoghurt Metallic Polish Fermented Overripe

Taste

Toasted Young wood Overripe Citrus Allspice

mto75

14 November 2021

8.4/10

“verkostet zusammen mit dem Habitation Velier und dem Glass Cask. Der FAQ kommt deutlich brachialer daher als der Velier, mit einer ausgeprägteren Äppelwoi-Vinegar-Note. Der Glass Cask ist hier sogar noch etwas intensiver als der FAQ. Beim FAQ kommt nach einiger Zeit noch eine schöne Anis-Plätzchen-Note hinzu. Am Gaumen ist der Velier etwas blumiger als die beiden Mitstreiter, die aber beide einen schönen, langen würzig-süssen Abgang mit sich bringen. Mein Favorit unter den dreien bleibt der Habitation Velier. Er ist nicht so intensiv, aber dafür am ausgewogensten/stimmigsten.”

Aroma

Fruity Yoghurt Apple Fermented Vinegar

Taste

Creamy Nutty Nutmeg

Oliver

24 July 2022

8.6/10

“Hampden meets Agricole. Super exciting!”

Aroma

Fruity Fermented Polish Citrus Maple

Taste

Intense Solvents Overripe Citrus Sugarcane

Alexander Rasch

5 April 2022

8.4/10

“My first Mhoba and I must say that it is already special. Especially the nose with the very intense notes, which are already somewhat reminiscent of expired yogurt (sorry) are a matter of taste. On the palate, an absolute blast. Is definitely worth a journey of discovery, but unfortunately qurde the bottling of the hype devoured. Thanks to the RumX community for the opportunity to try the rum via a sample.”

Aroma

Fruity Overripe Varnish Acidic Intense

Taste

Fruity Demerara sugar Intense Complex Concentrated

Johannes

19 February 2022

8.3/10

“Ein sehr spezieller Rum, aber ich mag ihn irgendwie! Schönes Zusammenspiel aus Lack, ein grüner Fruchtkorb und Ester.”

Christian Rudt

19 April 2022

8.4/10

“Comes in comparison to the French Cask altogether a little more hearty, with more spice. Otherwise dominate here overripe, fermented fruit.Also ne great bottling but I says the French Cask more to.”

Aroma

Fermented Sugarcane Overripe Yoghurt Banana

Taste

Toasted Intense Citrus Dry Floral

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
South Africa

Distillery
MHOBA

Bottler
Velier

RumX ID
RX10660

ABV
64,3%

Category
Pot Still Rum

Vintage
2017

Made from
Sugar cane juice

Distillation
Pot Still

Age
4 years

No. of bottles
1445

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

239 €

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