Mhoba The Shaldon High Ester Overproof Rum is part of our Light Rum collection. It is crafted in South Africa.
Mhoba The Shaldon High Ester Overproof Rum is a bold, unaged pot still rum that showcases intense sugarcane flavors through its blend of two high-ester marks from distinct cane varietals. Remarkably, this unique rum is crafted using a custom-designed cane crusher and pot stills built by the distillery's founder, Robert Greaves, himself – a testament to the artisanal passion behind this spirit.
Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace The Shaldon for its unique blend of two high-ester marks from distinct Nzikomi cane varietals, offering an intense sugarcane expression with robust flavors of butterscotch, tropical fruits, and vanilla, all crafted using wild airborne yeasts and custom-designed equipment by founder Robert Greaves.
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.
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View RecipesUnaged overproof rums are my favorite. If you want to make a great unaged overproof rum, you have to have confidence that you are making a quality product correctly the first time around and not rely on barrel aging to impart flavor or cover up the unsightly rough edges. There are too few unaged overproof rums in the world and seldom are there new entrants, so when a new one crops up, it better be good.
This bottle is not just good, it is great. A true triumph of overproof rum that is unique against other unaged overproof rums.
Nose: Heavy on the banana, very nutty, so nutty, like toasted cashews or pecans, a hint of tobacco and a bit of grass, with some strong ethanol notes on the edges.
Palate: Hot, overripe banana, toasted nuts, all at once. The toasted nutty flavor (very reminiscent of the nutty smell of browned butter), is also tied up with some grassy notes. It is so flavorful and everything hits at once. It goes from 0-100 so quickly.
Finish: Long & strong. There's a lot of lingering heat but the nuttiness lasts forever. The overripe banana flavor disappears the fastest while the nuttiness coats the mouth thickly, slowly going away and leaving a very dry, astringent feeling.
What a ride this rum is. I cannot praise it enough. I need to make a cocktail with it.
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