Holmes Cay South Africa Mhoba 2017
Aged Rum
Holmes Cay // South Africa
This release marks the first time South African rum has ever been sold in the United States, and it's the first time rum from Mhoba Distillery to be available stateside. It was aged for 4 years exclusively in South African whisky casks at the Mhoba distillery in the Mpumalanga province on the northeastern border of South Africa, before being bottled in New York State with no added sugar, color or other flavors.
Only four barrels were selected. It is bottled at full barrel proof of 59% ABV and available as of September, 2021.
This release marks the first time South African rum has ever been sold in the United States, and it's the first time rum from Mhoba Distillery to be available stateside. It was aged for 4 years exclusively in South African whisky casks at the Mhoba distillery in the Mpumalanga province on the northeastern border of South Africa, before being bottled in New York State with no added sugar, color or other flavors. Only four barrels were selected. It is bottled at full barrel proof of 59% ABV and available as of September, 2021.
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age4 Year
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Cost
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abv59.0
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Aged RumRum that is aged, but no specific type or size barrel required. No set time required for length of aging, but will often carry an age statement (which should be taken with a grain of salt). Often thought of as "sipping rums".
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Cask TypeSouth African whisky casks
Tasting Notes
"Waxy clover honey and orange blossom lead on the nose, along with fresh sugarcane and butterscotch. The palate is rich, with dark brown sugar, saltwater taffy, and peanut brittle, as well as bananas flambe and buttery graham cracker pie crust. The finish is big and warming, with oak tannins and spice, black pepper, molasses, and overripe tropical fruits."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
86