Pot Stilled High Ester Rum

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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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Details about this rum

Distillery
RumX ID
RX4337
ABV
66,5%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
Cask number
#2019HE2
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Pot Still
No. of bottles
98
Bottle volume
70cl
MHOBA 2019   66,5% Pot Stilled High Ester Rum

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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?

    Rating (0-10)
    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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    The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,096 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.2/10
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