MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 2020
Surprise here: for a MHOBA cane-juice pot still, this leans more sweet and fruity than funky. Pineapple, yellow banana and coconut sit over an ex-bourbon caramel base, with just a light thread of ester and a touch of "burnt rubber" some catch. Let it breathe and the coconut and bourbon notes bloom. One taster called it "like Jamaica, but more sweet less funky."
The community says- Sweet pineapple, coconut
- Easy-going esters
- Short finish
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How does MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 2020 taste?
Aggregated from 29 community reviews.
Fruity, coconut-led MHOBA, easier than most Members enjoy this one — fruity, coconut-tinged and easygoing for a MHOBA, with a gentle sweetness. A slightly artificial edge and short finish are the only real quibbles.
Fans of tropical, fruit-forward esters who want funk dialed back
Anyone chasing a heavy Jamaican ester bomb
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How is MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 2020 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
17% rate it between 6 and 8. 9 selected write-ups from 29 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by jamdram
This is great! (Blind) sample from Road Rummers tasting. My first Mhoba, Would have picked Savanna, not far off;-)... a bit of plastic / burnt rubber, sweet pineapple, raisins. slightly nutty, waxy with toffee, caramel and banana candy. In the mouth hot, rich and sweet… With leather and funk. Finish is slightly astringent, barrel and spice remain. Water softens brings freshness & a hint of citrus.…
Review by Stijn Zino
The Road Rummers Africa tasting Wow! Nice development in this one. Sometimes i'm getting artificial taste, but does it matter? This is just nice to drink. Coconut has a little NY touch. A soft nose with some nuts. A bit of fruit.
Review by Martin Švojgr
I recommend letting it air out for a while. Apart from the fact that the typical mhoba esters will start pouring through the room, it will mellow the aroma and taste beautifully. A wonderful bourbon aroma and flavor will emerge, in this bottling complemented by cocoa notes. At times the coconuttiness reminds me of an older bottling of NewYarmouth. I'd also highlight the delicious fruit flavor, which is very nice in the body of this bottling.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Beautiful Mhoba with a complex nose. Intense sweetness on the palate. Something artificial accompanies it all the time. Perfume and other aromas. Definitely special but delicious. I like it very much. Top.
Review by Martin Ekrt
The smell is quite a game changer. For a while I smelled a hint of Jamaica thanks to the pineapple, then bourbon and coconut ala Foursquare. What does Mhoba actually taste like after the bourbon? Well like Mhoba after bourbon 😃. I'm having a hard time describing the taste, but it's definitely goodness.
Review by Adam Prekop
Very good 😋
Review by Johannes
Very nice fruity profile without too many esters. Pleasant drinking strength with well-integrated alcohol.
Review by Filip Lojín
Full-bodied and intense aroma, typical Mhoba
Review by Richard Krupa
Esters, fruit, coconut, milder taste than I would have expected
Details about MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 2020
A Pot Still Rum from South Africa, distilled by MHOBA, at 57,4%.
Community purchases
4 bottles logged by 4 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
75% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
4 purchased · 30 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
About the MHOBA distillery
The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,402 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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