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MHOBA Select Release White Rum 2019
Most tasters land somewhere between charmed and thrown by this one. The nose is all tropical fruit and fruit-brandy — mango, lychee, raspberry, that Williams pear thing. Then the palate swings vegetal: grass, olive, herbs, even mushroom and earth for some. A couple found it thin or bitter on the finish; fans call it elegant and "extrem fruchtig." Pure sugarcane pot-still, unmistakably Mhoba.
The community says- Intense fruity nose
- Elegant sugarcane character
- Short finish
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How does MHOBA Select Release White Rum 2019 taste?
Aggregated from 41 community reviews.
Fruity nose, grassy pot-still white rum Loved by most for a raspberry-and-tropical nose that turns grassy and herbal in the mouth. The catch: a short finish, and some find it thin or a touch bitter.
Fans of funky, grassy sugarcane rum and Clairin-style whites
Anyone wanting a smooth, sweet, long-finishing sipper
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How is MHOBA Select Release White Rum 2019 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 87% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
73% rate it between 6 and 8. 12 selected write-ups from 41 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Timo Groeger
Most helpful positive review
Gefällt mir wirklich gut dieser Mhoba. Erinnert mich entfernt an einen Clairin. Nase aber überwiegend (tropische) Früchte und nur leicht floral. Am Gaumen dann die volle pflanzlich/florale/grasige Dröhnen. Mir gefällts.
Review by Mc Pirate
Most helpful critical review
Nez classique Jamaïque mais à s’y méprendre… Apparement c’est aussi la marque de fabrique de Mhoba!! Bouche très végétale avec de l’amertume ! Finale amère
Review by TheRhumhoe
Mhoba's eccentric profile shines through here. Mushrooms, truffles, musk, sugar cane, notes of fermentation and decomposition, it's all there. Fortunately, the fruity side is there to remind us that this is a rum. The attack on the palate evolves under an atypical framework, bordered by buttery notes, thyme, floral and herbaceous notes, a hint of salt and pepper on a medicinal and fruity background. The alcohol is well integrated. The well-crafted finish brings us back to the vegetal and herbaceous framework, adorned with flowers, musk, spices (chili pepper) and leather with a certain bitterness. A fruity, honeyed veil reminds us that Mhoba is capable of finesse. A most zany profile, but very interesting to discover.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4143 A fresh and fruity profile with a spicy warm touch on the palate. Draws nice curtains and the empty glass has some cane and licorice. Price to quality is very good.
Review by Nils123
Hervorragend gemacht; schöne, intensive Noten. Der Alkohol ist perfekt integriert, klasse! Mit Wasser wird er buttrig aber auch floraler mit Zitrusnoten im Abgang.
Review by Johannes
Too much olive for me personally, I miss some fruity ester notes.
Review by Harald
Aroma:Fruity like a fruit brandy - my first thought is Williams Christ.Lots of tropical fruit aromas - papaya, mango, lychee juice.The purest fruit salad ... with sweet cream, sugar cane and honey.Taste:Sweet and creamy in the mouth, yet fruity and spicy.Spicy alcoholic when swallowed, yet wonderfully fruity.This is really fine distilled ... elegant, sweet, extremely fruity with sugar cane, salt and grassy flavors.Mirabelle plum, Japanese wool mistletoe - lowquat, fruit compote with cream.Finish:Medium length, fruity, sweet and warming.Conclusion:What a tasty thing! Unreservedly to
Review by Martin Spooner
Die Nase ganz klasse Himbeeren. Sehr intensiv... Rieche ihn auch wenn er weit entfernt vor mir im Glas steht. Der Geschmack hat einen starken Obstler Einschlag. Sehr angenehm zu trinken. Abgang etwas kurz. Wahrscheinlich ein hammer daiquiri rum.
Review by Eric Frechin
My first white mhoba. I'm very surprised; I was expecting an aromatic bomb like what I've already drunk from this brand, but it's nothing of the sort. The nose is soft, with a sweet, fruity bouquet. On the palate, it's more eau de vie and grassy, creamy. The finish is earthy with mushrooms, grass and cane.
Review by TheJackDrop
Whisky Live 2023, quick tasting session! In the Jam style, but lighter. Interesting discovery.
Review by Kieron Wood
Sampled 23-06-2024 Nosing This smells like a high funk Jamaican rum , plenty of acetone , alcohol, nail varnish and heavy fruit Tasting Very thin sugarcane rum with the grass , olives and slight chive note .. Suprised me at the nosing compared to the taste..... Heavy pitted fruit notes to finish .
Review by Korbinian Koch
A very nice nose and mouth, but a short finish.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →By similar I am talking about the general punters viewpoint - they might not see a huge difference between one white rum and another. There is though and this is good stuff. Definitely towards the higher end of the white rum experience. This sits nicely alongside the other Mhoba White...
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Details about MHOBA Select Release White Rum 2019
A Pot Still Rum from South Africa, distilled by MHOBA, at 58%.
Community purchases
25 bottles logged by 24 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
36% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does MHOBA Select Release White Rum 2019 cost?
Community paid 37–64 €.
Current best price: 59.90 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
25 purchased · 43 tasted · 14 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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