Don Papa Small Batch Rum

750ml & 80 Proof

Don Papa Small Batch Rum is a Rum.

What is Don Papa Small Batch Rum?

Don Papa Small Batch Rum, hailing from the Philippines, is crafted from sugar cane grown in the rich volcanic soil of Negros Island. This unique terroir imparts a distinctive sweetness and complexity to the rum, which is then aged for seven years in American oak barrels, resulting in a smooth and flavorful spirit with notes of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits. Interestingly, the brand's namesake, Don Papa, was inspired by a real historical figure: Papa Isio, a former foreman on a sugar plantation who became a key leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century.

Why do we love Don Papa Small Batch Rum?

Don Papa Small Batch Rum offers cocktail lovers a taste of the Philippines with its distinctive profile of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits. Crafted from noble sugarcane grown in the volcanic soil of Negros Occidental, this rum undergoes a unique aging process in American oak barrels at the foothills of Mount Kanlaon, resulting in a smooth and complex spirit that stands out in both classic and contemporary cocktails.

How do you drink Don Papa Small Batch Rum?

Don Papa Small Batch Rum shines when sipped neat or over a large ice cube, allowing its rich vanilla and fruity notes to fully unfold on the palate. This versatile spirit also excels in tropical-style cocktails or as a luxurious base for rum-forward drinks, making it perfect for balmy summer evenings or as a warming companion to decadent desserts like crème brûlée or dark chocolate truffles.

$40.99

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Nose: Sweet vanilla and honey dominate, followed by tropical fruit notes of mango and pineapple. A hint of oak and light spices adds depth.

Palate: Smooth and rich with prominent flavors of caramel, toffee, and candied fruit. Subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, balanced by a gentle oak influence. The sweetness is pronounced but not cloying.

Finish: Medium-long and warm. Lingering notes of vanilla and caramel, with a slight pepper spice that develops. The sweetness gradually fades, leaving a pleasant, dry oakiness.

Don Papa Small Batch Rum is crafted from sugarcane grown in the rich volcanic soil of Negros Island, Philippines, and aged for 7 years in ex-bourbon oak barrels. The unique microclimate of the region, with its high humidity and temperature fluctuations, accelerates the aging process and imparts distinctive flavors to the rum, resulting in a smooth, fruity spirit with notes of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits.

Don Papa Rum is distilled from sugar cane grown in the shadow of an active volcano, Mount Kanlaon, on the island of Negros in the Philippines. The volcanic soil imparts unique mineral characteristics to the cane, contributing to the rum's distinct flavor profile.

The brand's namesake, Don Papa, was a real historical figure - a Filipino revolutionary hero who helped lead the fight for independence against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. His image on the bottle is stylized to resemble a mystical shaman, blending history with local folklore.

During the aging process, Don Papa loses a significantly higher percentage of liquid to evaporation (known as the "angel's share") compared to many other spirits due to the tropical climate of the Philippines. This concentration of flavors results in a remarkably rich and intense rum, despite its relatively short 7-year aging period.

Main Ingredient: Molasses
Country of Origin: Philippines