BIRA! MHOBA South Africa BWCR 2017

Strong, fruity, intense; not for beginners.

Strong fruity notes
Complex aroma
Long-lasting finish
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This South African cask-strength rum reveals intense alcoholic and fruity notes, highlighted by pineapple and citrus, offering a robust sipping experience.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The "South Africa BWCR" rum from MHOBA distillery, selected by BIRA!, offers a bold profile characterized by prominent alcoholic notes, accompanied by undertones of pineapple, citrus, and floral elements. Distilled from molasses using a pot still and aged for four years, this cask strength rum boasts a potent 56% ABV. Reviews reveal a robust aroma of alcohol and rich tropical fruits. Palate impressions include intense pineapple and citrus flavors alongside bourbon undertones and a noticeable burn. Users describe it as complex, urging aeration for an enhanced experience, while the rum's strong character is evident whether sipped solo or mixed in cocktails. This makes it a compelling choice for adventurous rum enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Alcoholic Pineapple Citrus Floral

    Taste

    Alcoholic Burn Pineapple Citrus

    How is this rum rated?

    7.6/10 15 reviews

    This was interesting and I’m glad I had a chance to try this. On the nose this was quite intense and was definitely dominated by the sharp alcohol and nail polish notes with the fruit poking out. On the palate it was still intense but delivered a little more on the fruit. Not bad and would try more from them but also not rushing out to buy a bottle at the current prices for sipping. May do better as a mixer although I’m not one to spend what this would cost to integrate into cocktails.

    Very strong

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    On The Rocks: On the nose strong pinapple and citrus with moderate floral and spice with underlying alcohol. Taste has a very strong spice and citrus pineapple flavour with moderate oak and mild alcohol. Finish is long and has a delayed burn in the chest with a mild to moderate spice. This is a delicious and surprising rum that comes on strong and is an amazing sipper. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose Mild pinapple and citrus and spice. Taste has moderate spice and pineapple with pleasant sweetness. Very smooth mixed but has a short finish with no burn. It is a very different rum mixed but a shame to drink mixed.

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    Details about this rum

    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX17926
    ABV
    56%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2017
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    4 years
    Bottle volume
    75cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    BIRA! • MHOBA 2017 &nbsp; 4yr &nbsp; 56% South Africa BWCR

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    About the MHOBA distillery

    The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,046 times with an average of 8.2/10.

    Rums: 98
    Avg Rating: 8.2/10
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