MHOBA Antipodes Collection (RX13449)
The Antipodes Collection is a limited release rum from the MHOBA distillery in South Africa, selected and bottled by La Maison Du Whisky. Distilled in 2017 from sugar cane juice, this rum has been aged for 5 years and boasts a cask strength ABV of 60.8%. The nose offers notes of solvents, vanilla, fruity, overripe, and caramel, while the palate reveals flavors of salty, dark chocolate, caramel, spice, and allspice. Overall, users appreciate its complexity, intensity, and balance, with many praising the well-integrated alcohol and evolution of flavors from fruity to spicy and herbal. The Antipodes Collection has been well-received among the community, making it a must-try for rum enthusiasts.
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The flavor profile of Antipodes Collection is based on 51 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum:
The "Antipodes Collection" from MHOBA distillery is a potent rum, characterized by a melange of fruit, Karamell, and ester notes. It's well-balanced, offering a blend of sweet, salty, and estered aromas. The high ABV is superbly integrated, making it an accessible introduction for newcomers.
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RX13449
60,8%
2017
#9
Sugar cane juice
5 years
286
70cl
Under 250€
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About the MHOBA distillery
The distillery MHOBA is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 901 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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Already 51 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.8 out of 10. A total of 5 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).
Write a reviewGunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
17 December 2022
„Wow, what horny stuff, as they say nowadays! Mhoba is developing more and more from an exotic insider tip to a trendsetter. Who slowly leaves the beaten Jamaican paths like me, finds a perfect companion with Mhoba and especially with this rum. This Mhoba seems by the longer maturation clearly more adult than the (me) previously known rums of this distillery and has thus also the still reminiscent of Jamaica fruity ester horns repelled, it is instead noticeably spicy and herbal, with nicely balanced alcohol and super long, warming finish.The best Mhoba I have tasted so far.“
Oliver
26 March 2023
„To the characteristic funk and effervescence comes a great spice from the barrel aging in addition. Seems more "adult" than its quite "cheeky" predecessors. Solvent, caramel, chocolate, a slight saltiness play harmoniously together - excellent MHOBA! Am very curious what the distillery will deliver in the future. I am in any case full of anticipation!“
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Thunderbird
2 February 2023
„The Mhoba is exactly what I expected. I was already thrilled by the 2017 Velier!And this one joins seamlessly... overall a little more pleasing and softer, despite the almost 61%!In the nose a beguiling fruity experience of overripe pear and mirabelle, joined by funky solvent! After some time in the glass, it mellows and caramel slowly gains the upper hand.On the palate initially heavy short sweetness of maple syrup, creamy velvety it spreads. After the sweetness I taste fig (fresh and dried) before salty allspice and chocolate follow! The finish is roasted chestnut!The medium length finish is initially introduced by some tropical fruit before the herbal side takes over and lingers!All the older 2017 (Plastic/HV) and now the Antipodes are real winners for me! From this with pleasure mehr👍🏻“
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BjörnNi 🥃
9 February 2023
„WOW, what can I say? I can't find a superlative. A great finish and an orgasm around the palate.“
mto75
13 March 2023
„would have to compare the again directly with the HV or the FAQ Plastic to see if the extra year of aging has brought much. From the notes, I would say the LMDW tends more to the FAQ with the spices, Richting anise cookies. I also make out an apple cider vinegar note in the LMDW as in the HV, but more subtle. Maybe that's what the extra year in the barrel brought then. Balanced without losing its edges. On the palate, the journey goes in the direction of salted caramel chocolate.“
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Frank
9 February 2023
„Currently, therefore, the oldest bottled Mhoba (well, there will be from now on every year an oldest 😅), moreover, my first with finish, red wine. Am curious, Mhoba with its very own flavor profile yet belongs to my favorite rums...Nose: unmistakable! Strong, intense, spicy-fruity and neat heavy glue and clear esters. It is tartly sweet with hints of passion fruit or gooseberry and honey. The high ABV gives it a freshness and spiciness that, along with the ester notes, remind me of hot peppers pickled in vinegar. Then out the back comes the wood with a slight toasty note. I also actually think I detect a bit of dry, acidic red wine. Very nice. 89 Palate: powerful and very intense here as well. Quite astringent at the start, then opens up broadly, salty, metallic and peppery going over bitter lemon zest to sour cherry and gooseberry. All accompanied and backed by glue. In the back it remains acidic, becomes woodier and has something of mocha, maybe there is some iodine. Dry, metallic woody finish without losing the sour cherry. I like it a lot too. 89As it ages, a Mhoba definitely wins. The red wine finish was not immediately apparent to me on the palate and thus not really necessary?! But more of it, please!“
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TheRhumhoe
26 May 2023
„Un Mhoba qui est plus dans la finesse et l’équilibre que ses prédécesseurs. Le nez présente une belle structure : les notes fermentées de la crème, du beurre et du yaourt se mélangent aux notes médicinales des solvants et de la colle, aux notes florales et aux champignons pour le côté loufoque, tandis que les fruits exotiques et la pomme viennent donner de la fraîcheur. De leur côté, les épices et le boisé apportent de la profondeur. On retrouve des notes de canne à sucre, du miel et des fruits confits qui amènent également beaucoup de douceur. Cet équilibre se retrouve encore une fois en bouche. Très rond et crémeux, on discerne des notes mielleuses, de la canne à sucre et des fruits exotiques avant d’enchaîner sur des épices, du chocolat pour la gourmandise et une touche d’esters et de caoutchouc pour le côté empyreumatique. L’alcool est superbement bien intégré. Un profil tout en maîtrise. La finale est également très réussie. On repart sur le chocolat, le caramel, le miel et la canne à sucre. Les épices viennent agrémenter le boisé, auquel s’ajoutent des notes fumées et médicinales. Un vent de fraîcheur sur la verdure vient apporter un petit plus sur cette longue finale. Un des Mhoba les plus aboutis, moins extrême, plus subtil, délicat et complexe. Il tarde de voir ce que les profils plus vieux de la distillerie donneront ces prochaines années.“
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crazyforgoodbooze
7 July 2023
„Alcohol perfectly integrated, very intense after salt caramel candy, dried fruit and some milk chocolate. Reminds a bit of twix bar or Toffifee. Very tasty!“
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Zucker und Zeste
15 March 2023
„Very nice grape note, nice spice, I like excellent“
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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
25 February 2023
„Once this one has rested for a good while it's a very good release. Fruity and warm to the palate with an oily touch. The caramel and chocolate is even stronger in the empty glass after a while. Looking forward to more Mhoba tastings.“
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Maxime Checler 🇫🇷
6 February 2023
„A good Mhoba but extremely powerful in alcohol. I'm quite unsettled because in my opinion it hasn't opened up enough yet, and even after 3 hours of aeration of the glass it's too powerful...EDIT: after a little aeration it's otherwise better!“
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SaibotZtar
4 March 2023
„Mmm yummy... that probably describes it best. Fruit, caramel ... direction candied fruit. Even light ester notes come through Spannend delicious ... just good !!! Please more of it 👍“
zabo
21 May 2023
„Mein erster Mhoba. Ich bin begeister, schön rund im Geschmack. Leider ist dieser wohl schon ausverkauft, sonst würde ich sofort zuschlagen. Trifft voll meinen jetzigen Geschmack. Alkohol super eingebunden m.M. nach.“
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John Coffey
25 September 2022
„One of my favorites of the Whisky live.. The best mhoba.. Less funky than the other mhoba... Less glaze or glue... A more marked balance and a beautiful length“
Jarek
3 February 2023
„This is now the second time I try this mhoba. The first time still blown away, in the 85-90 league, now still very tasty but no longer so outstanding. Is not meant negatively.It is the Mhoba profile which I like very much but with less edges. Mhoba for beginners :-)“
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