Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW)
Bold, medicinal with rich roasted notes.
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The Select Reserve French Cask Rum from MHOBA distillery in South Africa is notable for its high ABV of 65% and unique aging process in French oak casks. Distilled from sugar cane juice using pot still methods, this rum stands out with its complex aroma showcasing medicinal, raisin, and ester notes, alongside flavors of roasted nuts and dried fruit. User feedback highlights its intense scent, but opinions on taste integration vary, with the alcohol sometimes overpowering. Despite its harsh edges, enthusiasts appreciate its rich character.
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About the MHOBA distillery
The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,064 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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#5287 30.04.2025 Testing some brand new samples that just arrived today. Listening to Goa Trance 2025 on Spotify only makes things better. Nose Fresh, medium intense, light floral, citrus, light caramel, light pineapple, faint cinnamon. Palate Medium intense, light wood, warm, raisin, citrus, light cinnamon, sugarcane, faint earthy, faint chocolate. Finish Long, light wood, light sugarcane, light tobacco, faint chocolate, light citrus. Empty glass Sugarcane, light chocolate, light tobacco, vanilla, light orange.
Alcohol could be better intagrated. Medicine, raisin and dried fruits.
100% my type in scent. Little bit harsh for me in taste. But very nice in general.
Very strong nose at first, needs time to open up. Excellent dram, both nose and palate with well-integrated alcohol, indeed the 65% abv seems less