MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019

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The "Pot Stilled High Ester Rum" was produced in South Africa at the MHOBA distillery. It was distilled in 2019 from Sugar cane juice with a Pot Still. The rum has an ABV of 66,5%. This is a limited release and there are only 98 bottles. 16 community members rated this rum with an average of 7.4/10. The rum smells like Sugarcane, Ester and Nail polish, and on the palate there is Overripe, Strong and Sugarcane.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Sugarcane Ester Nail polish Intense

    Taste

    Overripe Strong Sugarcane Honey

    How is this rum rated?

    7.4/10 16 reviews

    Ein extrem ausgeprägter Geruch nach Ester, Nagellackentferner und Butterkeks kommen einem entgegen. Eine wirklich großartige Nase. Im Geschmack dann erstaunlich süß. Viel Zuckerrohr, Honig, Kirsche und Keks dominieren den angenehm kräftigen Geschmack. Honig und Kirsche bleiben langanhaltend und warm im Abgang. Ein Rum, den ich sehr interessant und ausgesprochen weich und intensiv zugleich finde. Gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut.

    Aroma:Smells like esters even from a distance. However, these ester aromas are unlike anything I've tasted from Jamaica or La Reunion. Smells like berry juice (raspberry, blackberry), jello, solvent, nail polish remover, Sparlette Pine Nut Drink, sugar cane juice, vanilla pudding, cookies .... every time I try it, it smells different.Taste:Very sweet in the mouth - very full-bodied, strong and creamy when swallowed.At the beginning I taste berry syrup, some spices, sugar cane juice as well as sweet creamy red bush tea with lots of cream and honey.After a short time, the inten

    I am still not used to drink high estery rum. Not my cup of tea. 2nd taste. Still not good for mee. I can smell esters, sugarcane and something chemical. In taste it is somehow minty

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    Details about this rum

    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX4337
    ABV
    66,5%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2019
    Cask number
    #2019HE2
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    No. of bottles
    98
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    MHOBA 2019 &nbsp; 66,5% Pot Stilled High Ester Rum

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    About the MHOBA distillery

    The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,038 times with an average of 8.2/10.

    Rums: 98
    Avg Rating: 8.2/10
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