Mhoba Bushfire Single Estate Sugercane South Africa Rum 70 cl 55%

Inspired by the South African braai tradition, Mhoba matures its Bushfire on staves of local bushwood, so the smoke from the fire follows all the way into the bottle.

Expert Description

Mhoba Bushfire is a South African Single Estate Rum made from 100% fermented sugarcane juice and bottled at 55%.

Behind the bottle stands the Mhoba Rum Distillery in the Onderberg district of Mpumalanga, founded by Robert Greaves, whose family has grown sugarcane at the foot of the Makhonjwa Mountains since the 1980s. The entire process takes place on their own land, from growing organic sugarcane to fermentation, pot still distillation and hand-filling the bottle. Bushfire is a small batch release, where the rum matures on staves split from local sickle bush, a method inspired by the South African braai tradition, giving the rum its characteristic smoky profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky fire, a hint of bacon and dry wood.

Palate

Powerful and roasted with meaty, smoky notes and a warm spiciness.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky finish reminiscent of a dying campfire.

Specifications

Name: Mhoba Bushfire
Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Single Estate Rum
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sickle bush staves
Distillation method: Pot still
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat at room temperature with barbecued food

Distillery: Mhoba

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Powerful · Agricole · Spiced · Rustic

Did You Know?

Mhoba is one of very few distilleries in the world to run the entire process from sugarcane field to bottle on their own land – growing, fermentation, distillation and bottling all happen on the same South African estate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mhoba Bushfire

Why does Mhoba Bushfire taste smoky?

The rum matures on staves split from local sickle bush, a method inspired by the South African braai tradition, which gives it its characteristic smoky, slightly meaty profile.

Is the rum made from molasses?

No, it is made from 100% fermented sugarcane juice in the agricole style, not molasses.

What is a Single Estate Rum?

It means the entire process, from growing the sugarcane to fermentation, distillation and bottling, takes place on the same plot of land or estate.

How should Bushfire be served?

Best neat at room temperature, ideally alongside barbecued food, where the smoky notes play well with the meal.

Who is behind Mhoba?

Robert Greaves and his family, who have grown sugarcane at the foot of the Makhonjwa Mountains in Mpumalanga since the 1980s.

Is this rum suitable for a rum beginner?

The powerful, smoky profile makes it best suited for those who already know and enjoy rustic, intense rum styles.