A Rare South African Cane‑Juice Rum With Whisky Barrel Depth – Holmes Cay South Africa Mhoba SAW 6 Year Old Single Cask Rum
Holmes Cay South Africa Mhoba SAW 6 Year Old Single Cask Rum is an extraordinary collaboration between the independent bottler Holmes Cay and the Mhoba Rum Distillery in South Africa. Distilled from fresh‑pressed cane juice, long‑fermented with wild yeast, and matured for six years in South African whisky casks, this limited release brings distinctive terroir and barrel craft into every sip.
Tasting Experience
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Nose: Mint leaf and rich caramel with subtle vanilla and brine undertones
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Palate: Vanilla sweetness followed by briny depth and Sichuan peppercorn spice
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Finish: A long, evolving close with spun sugar and a whisper of eucalyptus
Craftsmanship
Produced at the Mhoba Rum Distillery, this rum uses fresh‑pressed sugarcane juice (not molasses), which undergoes long fermentation with wild yeast and is distilled in custom pot stills. The spirit is then aged in whisky casks sourced in South Africa for six years, allowing both the cane character and barrel influence to integrate deeply. Only two casks in the United States will see release, making this an ultra‑limited bottling.
Best Enjoyed
Serve neat in a tulip or tasting glass to let the aromas and flavors unfold. A single whisky‑style cube of ice can open additional layers. Its rich profile also invites thoughtful sipping alongside dark chocolate or nutty desserts.
Experience the exceptional blend of cane‑juice clarity and aged whisky complexity of Holmes Cay South Africa Mhoba SAW 6 Year Old Single Cask Rum on Royal Batch – a collector’s expression with bold character and refined depth.
