Don Papa Rum
Don Papa
Don Papa Rum6.9/10 (913 reviews)
Vanilla · Caramel · Orange
Distillery
Bleeding Heart Rum Company
7.0/10 (2,759 reviews)
- Sweet
- Beginner-friendly
- But: too artificial for some
- Top rated
Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release)
8.2/10 (50 reviews) 
Don Papa Baroko
7.1/10 (644 reviews)
Don Papa Masskara 2018
7.0/10 (501 reviews)
Don Papa 10 Years
7.2/10 (202 reviews)
Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012
7.0/10 (125 reviews)
Don Papa Rye Cask Rum
6.4/10 (52 reviews)
Don Papa Gayuma
7.0/10 (50 reviews)
Don Papa Alon
6.5/10 (50 reviews)- All in the catalog ›
Don Papa's sweet, vanilla-forward molasses rum from Negros sugarcane
Bleeding Heart Rum Company makes Don Papa, the Philippines rum brand built on sugarcane from the island of Negros, where the slopes of Mount Kanlaon grow the cane that feeds the distillate. The brand launched in 2012 and quickly became one of the best-selling premium-positioned rums in Europe, helped by pirate-style bottles and heavy marketing.
With 2,683 reviews and a median of 7.0/10, the community response is split hard down the middle. The core range — Baroko, Masskara, the 7 and 10 Year — draws steady criticism for added sugar and artificial vanilla-orange flavoring, with several reviewers calling it closer to liqueur than rum. The unsweetened cask releases earn far warmer scores.
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19 bottlings, 10 of them available, prices from 40 partner shops. As of October 2026.
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Don Papa Baroko
Don Papa
Don Papa Baroko7.1/10 (644 reviews)
Vanilla · Orange · Caramel
Don Papa Masskara 2018
Don Papa
Don Papa Masskara 20187.0/10 (501 reviews)
Honey · Orange · Caramel
Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012
Don Papa
Don Papa Sherry Cask 20127.0/10 (125 reviews)
Cherry · Sherry · Barrel
Don Papa Rye Cask Rum
Don Papa
Don Papa Rye Cask Rum6.4/10 (52 reviews)
Whiskey · Spicy · Vanilla
Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release)
Don Papa
Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release)8.2/10 (50 reviews)
Dried fruit · Cherry · Leather
Don Papa Gayuma
Don Papa
Don Papa Gayuma7.0/10 (50 reviews)
Peat · Smoky · Chocolate
Don Papa Alon
Don Papa
Don Papa Alon6.5/10 (50 reviews)
Coconut · Caramel · Pineapple
Don Papa 10 Years
Don Papa
Don Papa 10 Years7.2/10 (202 reviews)
Vanilla · Spice · Orange
Don Papa Port Cask
Don Papa
Don Papa Port Cask7.2/10 (41 reviews)
Port · Citrus · Dried fruit
Don Papa Collector Edition
Don Papa
Don Papa Collector Edition7.7/10 (37 reviews)
Vanilla · Caramelized
Don Papa Rum Sevillana Cask Finish
Don Papa
Don Papa Rum Sevillana Cask Finish7.0/10 (36 reviews)
Vanilla · Orange · Orange peel
Don Papa Rare Cask
Don Papa
Don Papa Rare Cask7.2/10 (28 reviews)
Barrel · Spicy · Smoky
Don Papa Special Edition Cosmic
Don Papa
Don Papa Special Edition Cosmic5.8/10 (10 reviews)
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Is Bleeding Heart Rum Company rum good?
Bleeding Heart Rum Company divides the community: 55% of 2,759 ratings are good or better, 18% are below average.
A good fit if
- you like it sweet Sweetness 3.4 out of 5 from 710 tastings, all rums: 2.3 Exceptions: Don Papa Rye Cask Rum, Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release)
- you’re just getting into rum 87% of ratings are for beginner bottles, all rums: 25% Exceptions: Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012, Don Papa Rye Cask Rum
- you mix it or drink it on ice 92% of ratings are for bottles that reviews recommend for mixing, all rums: 33% Exceptions: Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012, Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release)
- you want to stay under €50 79% of ratings are for bottles under €50, all rums: 35% For example: Don Papa Rum, Don Papa Baroko, Don Papa Masskara 2018, Don Papa Rye Cask Rum
Probably not if
- artificial flavours put you off 20% of reviews call the taste artificial, all rums: 1%
- it has to be rum by law 51% of ratings are for bottles RumX classes as a spirit drink on a rum base under EU law, all rums: 7%
- you love Martinique agricole People who love Martinique agricole give Bleeding Heart Rum Company 1.4 points less on average than other tasters (42 people)
- you like it strong 3.1% of ratings are for bottles at 50% ABV or cask strength, all rums: 54% Exceptions: Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release), Don Papa Rare Cask
People who like Bleeding Heart Rum Company also rate these higher than other tasters do: Litchquor Ltd. +0.8 Bodegas de America S.A +0.5 Hacienda Agricola de Chiclayo +0.5
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Based on 2,759 ratings, including 710 with a flavour profile and 505 with a written review.
What is the best rum from Bleeding Heart Rum Company?
Among rums with at least 30 ratings, Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release) leads with 8.2/10 from 50 ratings. The most rated is Don Papa Rum with 6.9/10 from 913. 12 of the 19 bottlings with a known strength are 40% ABV; the strongest is Don Papa Rare Cask at 50.5%.
| Bottling | Age | ABV | Rating | Priceincl. shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Papa Quincentennial Edition (2025 Release) | — | 50% | 8.2/10 (50 reviews) | 115.79 € 156.99 € per litre |
| Don Papa Collector Edition Column Still Rum | 7 years | 40% | 7.7/10 (37 reviews) | not available |
| Don Papa 10 Years Rum Based Spirit | 10 years | 43% | 7.2/10 (202 reviews) | not available |
| Don Papa Port Cask Column Still Rum | 7 years | 40% | 7.2/10 (41 reviews) | not available |
| Don Papa Rare Cask | — | 50,5% | 7.2/10 (28 reviews) | not available |
| Don Papa Baroko Rum Based Spirit | — | 40% | 7.1/10 (644 reviews) | 36.85 € 42.71 € per litre |
| Don Papa Masskara 2018 Rum Based Spirit | — | 40% | 7.0/10 (501 reviews) | 35.45 € 40.71 € per litre |
| Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012 | 1–4 years | 45% | 7.0/10 (125 reviews) | 78.89 € 104.27 € per litre |
| Don Papa Gayuma | 3 years 9mo | 40% | 7.0/10 (50 reviews) | 56.20 € 71.86 € per litre |
| Don Papa Rum Sevillana Cask Finish Column Still Rum | 3 years | 40% | 7.0/10 (36 reviews) | not available |
| Don Papa Rum Column Still Rum | 7 years | 40% | 6.9/10 (913 reviews) | 42.45 € 50.71 € per litre |
| Don Papa Alon Rum Based Spirit | — | 40% | 6.5/10 (50 reviews) | 41.45 € 49.29 € per litre |
| Don Papa Rye Cask Rum Column Still Rum | — | 45% | 6.4/10 (52 reviews) | 89.85 € 118.43 € per litre |
| Don Papa Special Edition Cosmic Column Still Rum | 7 years | 40% | 5.8/10 (10 reviews) | not available |
The table lists 14 of the 19 bottlings on RumX, the ones with at least 10 ratings.
Head to head
Don Papa Baroko or Don Papa Masskara?
Here you see how the same people rated two rums from this selection.
Don Papa Baroko
36.85 €incl. shipping · 42.71 € per litre
Don Papa Masskara
35.45 €incl. shipping · 40.71 € per litreOf 298 people who rated both, 105 gave Don Papa Masskara the higher score, 98 gave it to Don Papa Baroko.
- 98Don Papa Baroko higher
- 95same score
- 105Don Papa Masskara higher
Your Match Score estimates which of the two is more likely to suit your taste.
How the community rates Bleeding Heart Rum Company
The median score is 7.0, which means “Good”.
Trending from Bleeding Heart Rum Company
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Don Papa Port Cask (Quincentennial Edition)
Don Papa
Don Papa Port Cask (Quincentennial Edition)8.2/10 (8 reviews)
Don Papa Rum Sevillana Cask Finish #2
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Don Papa Rum Sevillana Cask Finish #2Few ratings (3)
Don Papa Rye Whiskey Cask Aged 5 Years
Don Papa
Don Papa Rye Whiskey Cask Aged 5 Years7.0/10 (8 reviews)
Bleeding Heart Rum Company in numbers
Bleeding Heart Rum Company in the community's collections
8,392 bottles logged in tasters' collections, including opened and emptied ones.
+259 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
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Bleeding Heart Rum Company vintages
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Frequently asked questions about Bleeding Heart Rum Company
There are currently 292 offers for Bleeding Heart Rum Company across 20 partner shops, including Rum & Co, Rum Piraten, Bondston, Rumprobiert, Urban Drinks, Passion for Whisky. A 0.7 l bottle starts at 35.45 € 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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