Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012
A solid stepping stone for rum drinkers curious about dry, sherry‑forward profiles. RumX members mention cherry, raisin, fig, plum, cocoa and woody spice. Less sugary than classic Don Papa, with noticeable alcohol bite and a long, velvety finish for slow sipping after dinner.
- Intense sherry notes
- Red fruits & raisin
- Less sweet than core
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How does Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012 taste?
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Dry, sherry-heavy twist on Don Papa A solid stepping stone for rum drinkers curious about dry, sherry‑forward profiles. RumX members mention cherry, raisin, fig, plum, cocoa and woody spice. Less sugary than classic Don Papa, with noticeable alcohol bite and a long, velvety finish for slow sipping after dinner.
Sherry and whisky fans who like dry, fruity, wine-cask-driven spirits and want a less sugary, more oak-and-cherry-focused alternative to standard Don Papa.
Those seeking an easy, very sweet sipper or who dislike dominant sherry influence and slightly sharp, young alcohol notes.
How is Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012 rated?
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Review by Malte
Fruity and spicy on the nose with notes of cherry, fig, plum and raisin. A small hint of tobacco and clove. Some acidity in the direction of green apple and tangy Riesling. All in all, mild and full-bodied. In the mouth, unmistakable sherry, cherry, raisin, fig and spicy oak. Also a fine acidity of white wine. Dry. The finish is rather short to medium with a hint of cocoa and some lemon zest. Great rum and not too oversweetened for my taste.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a rum which was finished in 5 different casks. First finish is done in American oak bourbon casks and then 18 months in 4 different sherry casks; Fino, Pedro Ximinez, Cream and Palo Cortado. A very nice long velvety finish.
Review by nick_nick1
Geschmacks Explosion im Mund. Lecker allerdings preis Leistung nicht gut
Review by LukaŽiga
8,1:The nose is balanced, round, with molasses, strongly roasted nuts with smokiness, camphor and red fruits, ripe banana. Tangerine brings its bitterness and acidity, making for a rather lively finish. Over time, camphor and wax take on an increasingly medicinal quality. With time, the varnished wood and minty notes come to the fore. It is soft and warm, exhaling aromas of vanilla tobacco and nuts. 8:The palate is dry and astringent, as the sherry cask would suggest. Once again, camphor takes a large slice of the aroma cake. The profile is medicinal, resinous, bit spicy and a little roasted. The blend is quite concentrated, with intense vanilla, ripe exotic fruit and resin, followed by a hint of cereal. 7,7:The finish is quite long and juicy, with exotic fruit and cherry pie, confectionery like.I like this rum, no joke!🙂 Edit: 18.5.25 A little downgrade, but not a bad rum...
Review by Frank
So, the third Don Papa and then it's enough! Clear, clearly sherry on the nose. Slightly sulfured, artificial grape and cherry. Also something spicy smoky woody, direction cherry wood I like to hear. Then clearly caramel and burnt sugar. On the palate, the sherry comes first, with something toasty and woody. But it can't hide the origin (artificial orange-vanilla sugar water). A bit more towards cherry, but thin and too sweet at the back. Don Papa is and remains for me the lowest level. Bad spirit but with super marketing.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Definitiv nicht was ich von einem Don Papa erwartet habe, nicht mit der puren Chemie der Standardabfüllung zu vergleichen. recht holzig und viel rote Früchte vom Sherry finish. auch relativ herbal und erdig
Review by Alexa Stumpf
Wer Whisky mag wird ihn mögem
Review by Felix Reiber
Surprisingly fruity and spicy nose. On the palate, the ingenious sherry influence comes into its own. A relatively woody bouquet with an interesting spiciness (cinnamon, clove) and intensity. Dry and fruity at the same time. The finish is longer than average and leathery/spicy. The special thing about the unsweetened bottlings from Don Papa is their unmistakable aroma, which cannot be compared with rums from other countries. Around 90 euros is quite acceptable for this rum and the taste experience is worth it anyway.
Review by Carl-Johan Thulin
Överdriven Sherrysmak. Köp en riktig Sherry istället.
Review by Timo Groeger
Another relatively fruity rum. You can taste 100% that it has a sherry cask finish. This rum has a good note. I found it quite appealing, would definitely recommend it :)
Review by Buddudharma
Ganz schlimm. Dünn, sprittig, , eindimensional. Wer kauft sowas freiwillig für >80 €?
Review by Patrik Onderka
Pleasant tasting in a Mamacita mexican restaurant in Athens centre right after arrival. Just a small shot for 9 euros as a starter. I expected a very cherry sweet blend, a little surprise and not bad after all.
Review by Anonymous
It is shame this don papa product. Sherry in noose is nice but tast absolutely artificial and full of alcohol
Review by TheJackDrop
Grosses notes de sherry, cerise, mûre. Profil gourmand et fruité. Encore une fois 0 gramme de sucre ajouté.
Review by RCR 🇫🇷
A pleasant rum that unmistakably recalls the flavors of kirsch.
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421 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 109 members.
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