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MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019
For seasoned enthusiasts: an intense, high-ester cane juice rum at 66.5%. Expect nail polish and solvent notes over sweet banana, berries, honey, sugarcane and mint. Best slow-sipped, maybe with a drop of water.
The community says- Huge ester funk
- Sweet tropical fruit
- Very high ABV
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How does MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019 taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Wild, funky high-ester cane bomb A boldly estery, high-strength cane juice rum praised for its wild fruitiness, natural sweetness and long warm finish, though clearly polarizing and demanding experience with funky styles.
Seasoned funk lovers who enjoy high-ABV, high-ester cane juice rums with sweet banana, berry and honey notes and aren’t afraid of solventy nail-polish aromas.
Beginners, those sensitive to alcohol heat, or drinkers who dislike strong solvent/chemical ester notes and very bold, funky profiles.
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How is MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 58% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 17% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
47% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Martin Augustin
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.
Review by Harald
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
Review by Tomáš Jankovský
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
Details about MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019
A Pot Still Rum from South Africa, distilled by MHOBA, at 66,5%.
Community purchases
2 bottles logged by 2 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
2 purchased · 18 tasted · 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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