Mhoba The Shaldon High Ester Overproof Rum

The Shaldon High Ester Overproof Rum shines in tiki-style cocktails or mixed with fresh tropical juices, but adventurous drinkers can also savor it neat or with a single ice cube to fully appreciate its complex flavors; it's perfect for warm summer evenings and pairs beautifully with spicy Caribbean cuisine or rich desserts.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe tropical fruits dominate, with prominent notes of fresh banana and juicy papaya. A rich butterscotch sweetness provides a contrasting backdrop, while hints of fresh sugarcane and subtle spice add complexity.

Palate: Bold and explosive flavors burst onto the tongue. Ripe mango and creamy banana take center stage, complemented by a sweet-tart candied apple note. The high proof delivers a warming sensation, carrying waves of fruity esters across the palate. Underneath, there's a subtle yogurt-like tang reminiscent of mango lassi.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering tropical fruit essences. A light treacle sweetness emerges, balanced by a creamy vanilla smoothness. The high ABV leaves a pleasant tingle, while subtle grassy sugarcane notes provide a reminder of the rum's agricultural origins.

The Shaldon is crafted from hand-harvested cane milled on a custom-designed crusher, then long-fermented with wild airborne yeasts before being distilled in custom pot stills and blended from two high ester marks derived from distinct Nzikomi cane varietals grown on the distillery's surrounding farm.

• The Shaldon is named after its creator, Shaldon Englebrecht, a distiller at Mhoba Rum - making it one of the few rums in the world named after the actual person who crafted the blend.
• This rum is made using a custom-designed cane crusher built by Mhoba's founder Robert Greaves, ensuring a unique extraction process that contributes to its distinctive flavor profile.
• The Shaldon uses wild airborne yeasts for fermentation, capturing the terroir of the South African landscape and creating a truly one-of-a-kind rum that can't be replicated elsewhere.