Mhoba Bourbon Cask Aged

Bourbon casks are one of two favoured cask types for maturing rum at the Mhoba distillery. Bourbon Cask Aged Rum is a small batch core range with its full maturation exclusively in ex-Bourbon casks, aged for at least 24 months in the hot Lowveld climate, at the Mhoba distillery.

A bottling specifically developed for the South African market in partnership with Navigate World Whisky.

Nose: The opening of a Tex milk chocolate bar creates instant nostalgia. Smouldering burnt sugarcane, a little like the aroma coming off the Mhoba bamboo labels themselves. Rich pudding, pecan nut pie (one with lots of syrup) and a slightly funky wild sugarcane juice character with subtle notes of strawberry cheesecake. Strawberry coulis. A little dusty, that’s the bourbon casks speaking and of course, the Mhoba warehouse.

Palate: Rather thick and slightly syrupy but also very easy. Freshly baked plain hot scones with a thin spread of strawberry jam.

Finish: Warming and full, rather outspoken for 48%. Spicy tobacco reveals itself which is now also identifiable on the nose.