MHOBA Umganu Brandy Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023

The Umganu Brandy Cask rum stands out with its spicy, buttery notes and agricole-like aroma, presenting both boldness and complexity. It’s a distinct choice for adventurous palates.

7.7  / 10  (35 reviews)

Distinct agricole-like rum, bold and complex profile.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Bold and distinctive flavor profile
    • Spicy aromatic complexity
    • Limited edition rarity

    The Umganu Brandy Cask from the New Vibrations Collection by MHOBA is a distinctive South African rum distilled from sugar cane juice using a pot still. Bottled at a potent 64.9% ABV, this limited-release rum, produced in just 419 bottles, features a unique aromatic profile with notes reminiscent of agricoles, fruity schnapps, and vanilla intertwined with earthy and medicinal hints. On the palate, it presents a spicy, buttery texture with ester, salty, and earthy undertones. While many appreciate its bold expression, some find its high alcohol content prominent and its flavors too akin to fruit brandy, yet it offers a noteworthy exploration for adventurous rum enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Agricole Earthy Fruit schnapps Medicinal

    Taste

    Salty Spicy Earthy Vegetal

    How is this rum rated?

    7.7  / 10  (35 reviews)

    "Und der Dritte im Bunde der Vibrations und der mit Abstand unharmonischste Rum. Die Nase hat einen säuerlich vergorenen Geruch, gepaart mit Honigsüße. Das ist eher unangenehm. Am Gaumen ist der Alkohol nicht sehr gut eingebunden und die Aromen (Ester, Gewürze,Süße) passen nicht zueinander…ne, dasist nichts"

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "Netter halbstarker Clairin. Was? Das ist ein Mhoba!? 😳 Aber ich hätte schwören können, ... 🙄"

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    7.5 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

    "Alkohol könnte besser eingebunden sein. Etwas scharf. Mir zu jung und grasig. Er könnte eine Lagerung vertragen."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Johannes

    "Der letzte der Vibration-Trilogie und der mit dem höchsten ABV. Nase: ganz anders, als die ersten beiden. Zunächst ebenfalls intensive Honig-Süße und vergorene Früchte. Hier kippt das ganze aber schnell ins Pflanzliche. Vergorene Papaya und alte Stachelbeere treffen auf vergorene, grüne Paprika und Artischocke. Dabei ist etwas Essig. Geht stark in Richtung Clairin. Das gefällt mir hier nicht so gut. 7,4 Gaumen: zu Beginn ganz kurz vergorene Honigmelone, die umgehend von einer salzig-bitteren Würzigkeit abgelöst wird. Wirkt durch den hohen ABV doch recht scharfkantig. Limettenschale gibt bittere Zitrusfruchtigkeit. Nicht sehr rund. 7,2 Von den dreien der für mich schlechteste. Zu bitter, zu scharfkantig. Das Brandy-Fass nehme ich kaum war."

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    7.3 / 10
    Review by: Frank
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    Details about this rum

    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX17378
    ABV
    64,9%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Bottled
    2023
    Cask number
    #AMA 1
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    No. of bottles
    419
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    MHOBA 64,9% Umganu Brandy Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection)

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    Open rate
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    Ø Market value
    111€

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    About the MHOBA distillery

    The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 1,896 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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