La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017 5yr 60,8%

RX13449 Very good Single Cask 286 bottles Under 250€

8.7/1076 ratings

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“Complex, fruity, well-balanced with caramel tones, surprisingly smooth cask strength.”

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How does this rum taste?

A stunning South African gem! The MHOBA Antipodes Collection delightfully balances potent alcohol with fruity bursts, evolving chocolate-caramel notes, and a smooth, spicy finish. Matured yet playful, it's an oily, complex rum that's both inviting and sophisticated.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Fruity Solvents Overripe Caramel Spice

Taste

Caramel Woody Dark chocolate Spice Creamy Salty

Finish

Woody Honey Milk chocolate Dried fruit Salty Vegetal

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SaibotZtar

24 January 2024

8.8/10

“Yummy... that probably describes it best. 😅 Fruity, caramelly ... in the direction of candied fruit. Even light ester notes come through nicely! Excitingly delicious... simply good !!! More of this please 👍”

Aroma

Fruity Solvents Ester Overripe Spice

Taste

Spice Woody Creamy Caramelized Dried figs

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Galli33

13 March 2024

8.4/10

“Quite a good rum from mhoba, but not a special one. Nose: A lot of solvents, mirabelle plum and overripe fruits with a bit honey. Palate: Apple, figs, caramel, maple, solvents and a lot of wood/roasted notes Finish: Quite long, dried fruits, honey and again a lot of wood…”

Aroma

Solvents Vanilla Spice Roasted Overripe

Taste

Salty Caramel Spicy Maple Dried figs

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Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

17 December 2022

9.0/10

“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.”

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Oliver

26 March 2023

8.9/10

“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!”

Aroma

Solvents Vanilla Fruity Spice Mirabelle plum

Taste

Strong Spice Dried figs Salty Caramel

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crazyforgoodbooze

12 March 2024

8.7/10

“Alcohol perfectly integrated, very intense after salt-caramel candies, dried fruits and some milk chocolate. On the nose it has something cardboard-like and cinnamony... A little reminiscent of twix bars or Toffifee, but here too the "cardboard box" note comes through intensively together with salty popcorn. Very tasty!”

Aroma

Solvents Popcorn Pear Apple Strong

Taste

Salty Caramelized Dark chocolate Dried figs Velvety

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Thunderbird

2 February 2023

9.0/10

“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👍🏻”

Aroma

Solvents Pear Overripe Mirabelle plum Vanilla

Taste

Maple Figs Dried figs Caramelized Salty

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BjörnNi 🥃

9 February 2023

9.2/10

“WOW, what can I say? I can't find a superlative. A great finish and an orgasm around the palate.”

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Frank

9 February 2023

8.9/10

“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!”

Aroma

Intense Strong Spicy Fruity Glue

Taste

Strong Concentrated Astringent Spicy Bitter

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TheRhumhoe

26 May 2023

8.8/10

“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.”

Aroma

Sugarcane Demerara sugar Honey Buttery Yoghurt

Taste

Sugarcane Caramel Honey Demerara sugar Tropical fruit

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mto75

13 March 2023

8.4/10

“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.”

Aroma

Fruity Apple Vinegar Floral Fermented

Taste

Creamy Nutty Salty Dark chocolate Caramel

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Mentalo

23 February 2024

8.9/10

“Ganz starke Mhoba Abfüllung. Tolle Nase, Alkohol top integriert. Richtig schön cremig/ölig und einfach harmonischer Mix aus Frucht, Karamell und etwas Salz. Für mich bislang die Beste Abfüllung von Mhoba”

Aroma

Caramel Fruity

Taste

Caramel Creamy Salty Spice Fruity

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Zucker und Zeste

15 March 2023

8.4/10

“Very nice grape note, nice spice, I like excellent”

Aroma

Fruity Solvents Toasted Vanilla Spice

Taste

Dark chocolate Allspice Spice Salty Caramelized

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

25 February 2023

8.9/10

“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.”

Aroma

Woody Vanilla Solvents Overripe Caramel

Taste

Woody Oily Caramel Dark chocolate Dried fruit

Martin Augustin

19 September 2023

8.9/10

“Ein großartiger Rum. Generell eine unglaublich tolle Destillerie. Starke Funk Noten erfüllen sofort die Nase. Geschmacklich kommt dann eine cremige Schokolade und salted Karamell dazu. Dann ein langer kräftiger Abgang leicht süß säuerlich.”

Aroma

Vanilla Solvents Glue Ester Fruity

Taste

Dark chocolate Creamy Salty Strong Caramelized

Maxime Clr 🇫🇷

6 February 2023

8.6/10

“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!”

Aroma

Apple Spice Caramel Popcorn Vanilla

Taste

Caramel Apple Spice

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
South Africa

Distillery
MHOBA

Bottler
La Maison Du Whisky

RumX ID
RX13449

ABV
60,8%

Vintage
2017

Cask number
#9

Made from
Sugar cane juice

Age
5 years

No. of bottles
286

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

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