MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 20198.5/10 (163 reviews)
Ester · Caramel · Sugarcane
Country
South Africa Rum
8.2/10 (2,701 reviews)
- Funky high-ester cane rum
- Agricole-meets-Jamaican flavor profile
- Pot-still craft from Mhoba
Habitation Velier MHOBA 2017
8.5/10 (155 reviews)
Velier MHOBA FAQ Plastic 2017
8.5/10 (151 reviews)
MHOBA Bushfire
7.8/10 (113 reviews)
MHOBA American Oak Aged Rum 2019
7.5/10 (111 reviews)
MHOBA Strand 101
7.9/10 (103 reviews)
Whistler Master Solera (24 Days Of Rum Advent Calendar)
6.5/10 (94 reviews)
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017
8.7/10 (94 reviews)
MHOBA Strand 151 2021
8.5/10 (83 reviews)- All in the catalog ›
High-ester pot-still cane juice with glue, funk and BBQ smoke
Rum in South Africa is young as a serious category but moves fast, and it’s mostly one name doing the talking: Mhoba. Based in Mpumalanga and run by Robert Greaves, the distillery works fresh sugarcane juice through long fermentations and homemade pot stills, landing on something the community keeps describing as a cross between a funky Jamaican and a French agricole, with its own solvent-and-glue signature on top.
Across 2,694 reviews the median sits at 8.2/10, which is strong for a style this divisive. Several drinkers call it challenging; one labelled Mhoba “the great South African beast.” The gin-leaning Inverroche also appears, but the conversation here is overwhelmingly about high-ester cane rum made far from the Caribbean.
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150 bottlings, 36 of them available, prices from 40 partner shops. As of October 2026.
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Habitation Velier MHOBA 2017
MHOBA
Habitation Velier MHOBA 20178.5/10 (155 reviews)
Ester · Honey · Glue
Velier MHOBA FAQ Plastic 2017
MHOBA
Velier MHOBA FAQ Plastic 20178.5/10 (151 reviews)
Overripe · Toasted · Fermented
MHOBA Bushfire
MHOBA
MHOBA Bushfire7.8/10 (113 reviews)
Smoky · Bacon · Ester
MHOBA American Oak Aged Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA American Oak Aged Rum 20197.5/10 (111 reviews)
Vanilla · Spicy · Ester
MHOBA Strand 151 2021
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 151 20218.5/10 (83 reviews)
Ester · Solvents · Fermented
MHOBA Franky's Pineapple 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Franky's Pineapple 20197.1/10 (56 reviews)
Pineapple · Ester · Smoky
MHOBA WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky) 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky) 20198.5/10 (55 reviews)
Ester · Glue · Tropical fruits
MHOBA Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum 2021
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum 20218.3/10 (52 reviews)
Burnt sugar · Fermented · Vanilla
MHOBA Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum 20198.0/10 (49 reviews)
Ester · Spicy · Overripe
MHOBA Letaba 2025
MHOBA
MHOBA Letaba 20258.6/10 (45 reviews)
Ester · Overripe · Allspice
MHOBA Umbila Bourbon Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023
MHOBA
MHOBA Umbila Bourbon Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 20238.1/10 (44 reviews)
Ester · Glue · Tropical fruits
MHOBA Select Release White Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Release White Rum 20197.9/10 (42 reviews)
Ester · Sugarcane · Floral
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Rum South Africa Flag Series (Collection Foundations) 2019
MHOBA
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Rum South Africa Flag Series (Collection Foundations) 20198.3/10 (41 reviews)
Ester · Pineapple · Citrus
MHOBA Indlovu Bourbon & Brandy Casks (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023
MHOBA
MHOBA Indlovu Bourbon & Brandy Casks (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 20238.1/10 (40 reviews)
Glue · Ester · Smoky
MHOBA Skukuza Confluence 2025
MHOBA
MHOBA Skukuza Confluence 20258.3/10 (39 reviews)
Ester · Barrel · Pineapple
MHOBA Satara Horizon
MHOBA
MHOBA Satara Horizon8.2/10 (39 reviews)
Ester · Fresh · Alcoholic
MHOBA Umganu Brandy Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 2023
MHOBA
MHOBA Umganu Brandy Cask (LMDW New Vibrations Collection) 20237.7/10 (39 reviews)
Earthy · Salty · Vegetal
MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 20198.2/10 (35 reviews)
Ester · Fresh · Tropical fruits
MHOBA KIGELIA Foundations 2024
MHOBA
MHOBA KIGELIA Foundations 20248.2/10 (35 reviews)
Ester · Buttery · Roasted
MHOBA IMBASHA Foundations 2024
MHOBA
MHOBA IMBASHA Foundations 20248.2/10 (33 reviews)
Ester · Fresh · Caramel
MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 2020
MHOBA
MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 20208.3/10 (30 reviews)
Ester · Tropical fruits · Bourbon
The Whisky Jury MHOBA The Ester Hunter Catch 7 2021
MHOBA
The Whisky Jury MHOBA The Ester Hunter Catch 7 20218.3/10 (28 reviews)
Overripe · Glue · Pineapple
MHOBA Strand 101
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 1018.3/10 (21 reviews)
Glue · Ester · Vanilla
Habitation Velier MHOBA 2024
MHOBA
Habitation Velier MHOBA 20247.9/10 (20 reviews)
Ester · Sugarcane · Fresh
MHOBA French Cask Rum 2023
MHOBA
MHOBA French Cask Rum 20238.3/10 (19 reviews)
Citrus · Fresh · Ester
MHOBA Pot Stilled White Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Pot Stilled White Rum 20197.2/10 (18 reviews)
Sugarcane · Fresh · Glue
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2022
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 20228.0/10 (16 reviews)
Ester · Solvents
MHOBA Strand 151 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 151 20198.2/10 (13 reviews)
Overripe · Fermented · Tropical fruits
MHOBA Bourbon Cask Rum Select Reserve 2023
MHOBA
MHOBA Bourbon Cask Rum Select Reserve 20238.3/10 (12 reviews)
Solvents · Tropical fruits
MHOBA Strand 101
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 1017.9/10 (103 reviews)
Ester · Glue · Buttery
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017
MHOBA
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 20178.7/10 (94 reviews)
Caramel · Solvents · Vanilla
Whistler Master Solera (24 Days Of Rum Advent Calendar)
1423 World Class Spirits
Whistler Master Solera (24 Days Of Rum Advent Calendar)6.5/10 (94 reviews)
Overripe · Banana · Spicy
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 20198.3/10 (58 reviews)
Solvents · Spicy · Ester
MHOBA Strand 101 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 101 20198.2/10 (54 reviews)
Ester · Nail polish · Fermented
The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 2020
MHOBA
The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 20208.6/10 (36 reviews)
Ester · Citrus · Pineapple
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW)
MHOBA
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW)8.4/10 (35 reviews)
Medicinal · Ester · Roasted
Warehouse #1 MHOBA S.A.W. Cask Rum
MHOBA
Warehouse #1 MHOBA S.A.W. Cask Rum8.0/10 (35 reviews)
Citrus · Vegetal · Spicy
Inverroche Limestone Rum 2009
Inverroche
Inverroche Limestone Rum 20097.8/10 (35 reviews)
Medicinal · Mineral · Rubber
Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa 2017
MHOBA
Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa 20178.4/10 (32 reviews)
Ester · Pineapple · Overripe
MHOBA Rum JB 1 (Warehouse #1) 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Rum JB 1 (Warehouse #1) 20198.2/10 (30 reviews)
Ester · Citrus · Glue
MHOBA Ingwe (Collection Foundations) 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Ingwe (Collection Foundations) 20198.9/10 (26 reviews)
Ester · Overripe · Spicy
MHOBA Dead Reckoning Rum South Africa 2020
Dead Reckoning Rum
MHOBA Dead Reckoning Rum South Africa 20208.0/10 (25 reviews)
Ester · Pineapple · Red wine
VRAK MHOBA South Africa Teranino Liqueur Cask Finish 2025
MHOBA
VRAK MHOBA South Africa Teranino Liqueur Cask Finish 20258.4/10 (23 reviews)
Overripe · Dried fruit · Baked apple
MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Pot Stilled High Ester Rum 20198.2/10 (23 reviews)
Sugarcane · Ester · Overripe
MHOBA WC 1 (V&B) 2022
MHOBA
MHOBA WC 1 (V&B) 20228.2/10 (20 reviews)
Wine · Red fruits · Port
MHOBA Single Bourbon Cask Rum (Navigate World Whisky) 2017
MHOBA
MHOBA Single Bourbon Cask Rum (Navigate World Whisky) 20178.4/10 (19 reviews)
Roasted · Sugarcane · Dried fruit
MHOBA 1802 Cellar Selection 2022
MHOBA
MHOBA 1802 Cellar Selection 20228.2/10 (24 reviews)
Ester · Overripe · Spice
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What is the best rum from South Africa?
Among rums with at least 30 ratings, La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017 leads with 8.7/10 from 94 ratings. The most rated is MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019 with 8.5/10 from 163.
| Bottling | Age | ABV | Rating | Priceincl. shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHOBA Ingwe (Collection Foundations) 2019 Pot Still Rum | 5 years | 59,1% | 8.9/10 (26 reviews) | not available |
| La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017 | 5 years | 60,8% | 8.7/10 (94 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Letaba 2025 | 11mo | 65,1% | 8.6/10 (45 reviews) | 139.99 € 178.57 € per litre |
| The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 2020 Pot Still Rum | 4 years 10mo | 59,5% | 8.6/10 (36 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019 Pot Still Rum | 1 year | 65% | 8.5/10 (163 reviews) | 117.26 € 149.09 € per litre |
| Habitation Velier MHOBA 2017 Pot Still Rum | 4 years | 64,6% | 8.5/10 (155 reviews) | 206.89 € 285.57 € per litre |
| Velier MHOBA FAQ Plastic 2017 Pot Still Rum | 4 years | 64,3% | 8.5/10 (151 reviews) | 247.00 € 334.43 € per litre |
| MHOBA Strand 151 2021 Pot Still Rum | — | 75,5% | 8.5/10 (83 reviews) | 89.90 € 121.29 € per litre |
| MHOBA WR 10 (Kirsch Whisky) 2019 Pot Still Rum | — | 63,5% | 8.5/10 (55 reviews) | 124.90 € 171.29 € per litre |
| Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa 2017 Pot Still Rum | 4 years | 59% | 8.5/10 (16 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum (LMDW) Pot Still Rum | 2 years | 65% | 8.4/10 (35 reviews) | not available |
| Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa 2017 Pot Still Rum | 4 years | 59% | 8.4/10 (32 reviews) | not available |
| VRAK MHOBA South Africa Teranino Liqueur Cask Finish 2025 Pot Still Rum | 1mo | 65% | 8.4/10 (23 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Single Bourbon Cask Rum (Navigate World Whisky) 2017 Pot Still Rum | 4 years | 64,8% | 8.4/10 (19 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019 Pot Still Rum | 1 year | 65% | 8.4/10 (10 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019 Pot Still Rum | 2 years | 65% | 8.3/10 (58 reviews) | not available |
| MHOBA Select Reserve Glass Cask Rum 2021 Column Still Rum | — | 60% | 8.3/10 (52 reviews) | 137.87 € 176.96 € per litre |
| La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Rum South Africa Flag Series (Collection Foundations) 2019 | 4 years | 60,3% | 8.3/10 (41 reviews) | 150.00 € 214.29 € per litre |
| MHOBA Skukuza Confluence 2025 | — | 64,1% | 8.3/10 (39 reviews) | 135.90 € 187.00 € per litre |
| MHOBA WRD 9 (Nectar) 2020 Pot Still Rum | — | 57,4% | 8.3/10 (30 reviews) | 141.81 € 182.59 € per litre |
| The Whisky Jury MHOBA The Ester Hunter Catch 7 2021 | 4 years 1mo | 67,55% | 8.3/10 (28 reviews) | 118.90 € 157.07 € per litre |
| MHOBA Strand 101 | — | 50,5% | 8.3/10 (21 reviews) | 67.69 € 85.71 € per litre |
| MHOBA French Cask Rum 2023 | — | 65% | 8.3/10 (19 reviews) | 107.69 € 142.86 € per litre |
| MHOBA Bourbon Cask Rum Select Reserve 2023 Pot Still Rum | — | 59% | 8.3/10 (12 reviews) | 110.09 € 137.41 € per litre |
24 of the 58 bottlings with at least 10 ratings are listed here; the rest are in the catalog above.
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2017 or FAQ Plastic?
Here you see how the same people rated two rums from this selection.
2017
206.89 €incl. shipping · 285.57 € per litre
FAQ Plastic
247.00 €incl. shipping · 334.43 € per litreOf 83 people who rated both, 43 gave FAQ Plastic the higher score, 31 gave it to 2017.
- 312017 higher
- 9same score
- 43FAQ Plastic higher
Your Match Score estimates which of the two is more likely to suit your taste.
Is rum from South Africa good?
The median score is 8.2, which means “Very good”. 91% of ratings are good or better, 1% are below average.
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MHOBA Strand 101 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 101 20198.2/10 (54 reviews)
MHOBA Bushfire
MHOBA
MHOBA Bushfire7.8/10 (113 reviews)
MHOBA Strand 101
MHOBA
MHOBA Strand 1018.3/10 (21 reviews)
Best value from South Africa
AllHighest community ratings for the price, from live offers.
MHOBA Pot Stilled White Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Pot Stilled White Rum 20197.2/10 (18 reviews)
MHOBA American Oak Aged Rum 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA American Oak Aged Rum 20197.5/10 (111 reviews)
MHOBA Franky's Pineapple 2019
MHOBA
MHOBA Franky's Pineapple 20197.1/10 (56 reviews)
South Africa in the community's collections
1,612 bottles logged in tasters' collections, including opened and emptied ones.
+79 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
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Frequently asked questions about South Africa
There are currently 132 offers for rums from South Africa across 21 partner shops, including Armagnac.de, delicando, PASSION RHUM, Excellence Rhum, Rhum Attitude, La Route des Rhums. A 0.7 l bottle starts at 37.90 € incl. shipping. On each product page, offers are sorted by total price including shipping.
No. Every partner shop pays us the same commission rate, so we sort offers purely by the total price including shipping. The scores come from the community, not from us or the shops.
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