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Don Papa Port Cask
Here's the twist: this is the Don Papa that isn't drenched in sugar. The port cask brings sour cherry, red wine, dried fruit and clove over roasted, tannic oak. Fans call it the most grown-up Don Papa by far. But opinions swing wildly — some taste a warm, spiced Christmas glass, others hit a sharp, spirity finish that pulls it back.
The community says- Sour cherry & port
- Not sweetened
- But: Spirity finish
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How does Don Papa Port Cask taste?
Aggregated from 41 community reviews.
Drier, port-spiced Don Papa with cherry Divisive. Many find it the best, driest Don Papa yet — cherry, port and spice — but a spirity finish and a couple of harsh scores keep it from a clear win.
Don Papa fans wanting a drier, spiced version
Anyone expecting a bold, classic pot-still rum
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How is Don Papa Port Cask rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.2 sits in the “Good” band. 58% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 14% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
56% rate it between 6 and 8. 11 selected write-ups from 41 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Felix Reiber
That such aromatics can be packed into 40% ABV is not a given. Here, it worked perfectly. On the nose, I initially get cherry, port wine, grape, raisin, and a bit of wood. Vanilla and clove join in. On the palate, it’s relatively smooth and easy-drinking at 40%. Plum, wood, port wine, and sour cherry create a great interplay. Berries, caramel, red fruits, and dried fruit are guided in a spicy direction by citrus notes, clove, tannins, and red wine. The equally fruity and complex finish is medium-length and pleasantly spicy. There’s also a great sweet port wine note that fades out with vanilla. Very pleasant to drink, but 200 euros is too expensive. Still a recommendation in terms of taste.
Review by LukaŽiga
Most helpful positive review
8,2:On the nose, this rum is seductive from the outset, reminding us of Trinidad with a hint of greasy metal. The stone then predominates, with notes of almond and fruit jelly.Aeration expresses the wine as a gourmand, fruity syrup spiced with toasted wood. Dried apricots, quince paste, tropical fruits dominate shape under the nose with its thickness. 8:The palate is round as expected, actually gourmand. The tannic side of the wood brings some serious and well roasted character. Then tannins melt into tropical fruit syrup with some medicinal note.Drieness is felt. Otherwise fruity notes dominate the palate. 7,8:The finish is soft, caramelized, fruity with vanilla and other sweet spices with soft wood... Taste, then judge😉... Edit:9.11.25, still like it🙂
Review by heckto🥃
Most helpful critical review
Auch dieser Don Papa muss bei der erneuten Verkostung Federn lassen. Die Ansätze sind gut, getrocknete Früchte, Portwein und holzige Röstnoten sind zu schmecken. Wäre da nicht der unangenehm sprittige Abgang. Trinkbar aber kein Highlight.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one has benefitted from the port cask and can be sipped and probably a great addition to a mixer.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Unsweetened Don Papa. Interesting. Way overpriced ofcourse. Not a bad drink. A tad one dimensional. Loads better than most other Don Papas. I do wish they stepped up and made a true unsweetened cask strength rum (for normal money). This is enjoyable though.
Review by Michal S
Nic moc. Dá se vypít, ale je hodně utlumený.
Review by Jan Havelka
Rum talks no. 4 at bridge bar
Review by Richard Krupa
Plocha nevyrazna vune, citim tam menthol
Review by Tim Reiber
Don Papa is a producer that is very underestimated by connoisseurs because of its flavored sweet rums. This great bottling is unfortunately very expensive due to its limited availability. The nose has a wonderful spiciness that is reminiscent of Christmas. This is immediately followed by corky red wine, fresh sour cherry with medium-aged oak. On the palate, there is spicy, woody clove with fresh, tart red wine. Citrus fruits and hints of cinnamon accompany the whole. The relatively long finish is wonderfully spicy and warm. Cloves with sour cherry and calamansi play together with the woodiness that now comes from bamboo. A very good product.
Review by DER Prinzessin
Ekelhaftes Zeug.... Htt nix mit Rum zu tun. Soll Port sein? Wo?? Was soll das sein?? Schmeckt nach dem Rest aus einem abgelagertem alten Fass
Review by Geoffroy
Ressemble plutôt à de l’eau de vie sans gout qui arrache la bouche que d’un rhum avec saveurs
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Market value
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Auction results 87 € – 145 €
from 15 sales, latest 01/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 131 €
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Details about Don Papa Port Cask
A Column Still Rum from Philippines, distilled by Bleeding Heart Rum Company, at 40%.
Community purchases
137 bottles logged by 81 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Don Papa Port Cask?
Community paid 50–190 €.
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137 purchased · 42 tasted · 29 wishlist · as of
About the Bleeding Heart Rum Company distillery
The Bleeding Heart Rum Company distillery is located in Philippines. Rums from Bleeding Heart Rum Company have been reviewed 6,296 times with an average of 7.0/10.
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