Mhoba American Oak Aged Pure Single South Africa Rum 70 cl 43%

From Mpumalanga in South Africa comes a rum that smells more of a bonfire than a Caribbean beach. Mhoba does things its own, very hands-on way.

Expert description

Mhoba American Oak Aged is a Pure Single Rum from South Africa, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice in agricole style and matured in American oak, bottled at 43%.

The rum comes from Mhoba Rum Distillery in Mpumalanga, founded by Robert Greaves, whose family has grown sugarcane at the foot of the Makhonwja mountains since the 1980s. Mhoba distils on a small scale directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving a raw, earthy starting point. The rum is first matured in large glass demijohns with charred and cut American oak staves, before being moved to casks from South African whisky for a second maturation period.

Tasting notes

Nose

Charred wood, smoke and caramel, with vanilla, bonfire embers and powdered sugar.

Palate

Powerful and spiced with dry oak, grilled smoked meat and buttery caramel, supported by dark chocolate.

Finish

Dry and medium length, dominated by oak and light vanilla, with lingering charred smoke that grows increasingly bitter.

Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Pure Single Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in South African whisky casks
Distillation method: Agricole style from fresh sugarcane juice
Serving suggestion: Neat or in an Old Fashioned

Flavour profile

Smoky · Powerful · Spiced · Earthy

Did you know?

Mhoba is one of the most talked-about new rum producers outside the traditional rum-producing countries and has gained international attention for distilling directly from fresh sugarcane juice, a method otherwise primarily associated with Caribbean Rhum Agricole.

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Frequently asked questions about Mhoba American Oak Aged

What is Mhoba American Oak Aged?

It is a Pure Single Rum from South Africa, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice and matured in American oak, bottled at 43%.

What does Mhoba American Oak Aged taste like?

Powerful and smoky with charred wood, caramel and dark chocolate, finishing dry with lingering smoky notes.

Where does Mhoba come from?

The rum comes from Mhoba Rum Distillery in Mpumalanga, South Africa, founded by Robert Greaves.

What makes Mhoba's distillation method special?

Mhoba distils directly from fresh sugarcane juice in agricole style rather than molasses, giving a raw, earthy starting point.

How is Mhoba American Oak Aged matured?

It first matures on charred, cut American oak staves in glass demijohns, before being moved to casks from South African whisky.

How is Mhoba American Oak Aged best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat or in an Old Fashioned, where its smoky, spiced notes come into their own.