MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW) 2yr 65%

Bold, medicinal with rich roasted notes.

MHOBA's Select Reserve French Cask offers bold medicinal aromas and a roasted, nutty taste, with a robust 65% ABV, though some find the alcohol intense.



How does this rum taste?

  • Intense and bold aroma
  • Unique roasted flavor profile
  • Limited release rarity

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.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Medicinal Raisin Dried fruit Leather

Taste

Roasted Nutty Dried fruit Fruity

Finish

Roasted Spice Clove Caramel

How is this rum rated?

8.5/10
25 reviews

Top 9%

South Africa

Top 10%

MHOBA

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9.0/10

"100% my type in scent. Little bit harsh for me in taste. But very nice in general."

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8.3/10

"On the nose, the Mhoba French Cask is relatively similar to the Mhoba 101 Strand for me, the same garlic / truffle oil aroma. The alcohol comes through here with the Mhoba French Cask but a little stronger. On the palate, the alcohol pushes for my taste then already quite and could be better integrated. With some time in the air and some water, however, this becomes more bearable and the French Cask opens up more. Taste-wise, I find the Franchise Cask in direct comparison a tad more refined than the Mhoba 101 Strand. Both, however, have quite similar. The finish is medium long."

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8.1/10

"When I smelled it, my first thought was that it was some agricole from Martinique...something like Depaz...I smell wood and fruit...like raisins and also something like jam or plum jam... I smell wood and raisins on the palate..and also a bit of alcohol, 60% is admittedly a short warm finish...I have tasted several Mhobas and none have been disappointing.."

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8.1/10

"Kalendár pavla špačka vol. 2 Vzorka Č1 rx12882 Farba jantár Vôňa extrémne intenzívna, lepidlo, riedidlo, mäso, trstina, ovocná pálenka, lieky. Chuť pálenka, lepidlo, riedidlo, trstina, mandle, prazenina, alkohol Záver lepidlo, údenina, alkohol je cítiť"

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Expert reviews

Details about this rum

Distillery
RumX ID
RX12882
ABV
65%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Cask number
#221FC1
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
2 years
No. of bottles
750
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<100€
Type of spirit
Rum
MHOBA 2yr &nbsp; 65% Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW)

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
98€

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About the MHOBA distillery

The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 1,584 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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