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Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012
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Here's the surprise: this is the Don Papa that isn't drowned in sugar. Members who dread the sticky standard bottling find this one drier, with cherry, raisin, fig and woody sherry spice. But it splits people hard — some love the sherry-driven fruit, others still catch an "artificial" edge and a thin, slightly hot core. A very different animal from regular Don Papa.
The community says- Clear sherry nose
- Drier than standard
- But: Palate reads artificial
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How does Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012 taste?
Summarized by AI from community reviews.
Dry, sherry-driven Don Papa, love-it-or-not Divides people sharply. Fans enjoy the dry, sherry-soaked cherry and fig; detractors call the palate artificial, thin and a bit hot despite the nicer nose.
Aroma profileSherry-cask fans and anyone let down by the sweet standard Don Papa
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Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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124 community reviews
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Malte
Most helpful positive review
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 Frank
Most helpful critical review
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 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 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..., 19.4.26
Review by Rumpalumpa
Definitely not what I expected from a Don Papa, not comparable to the pure chemistry of the standard bottling. Quite woody and lots of red fruits from the sherry finish. Also relatively herbal and earthy.
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 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 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 nick_nick1
Flavor explosion in the mouth. Delicious but price-performance not good.
Review by TheJackDrop
Big notes of sherry, cherry, blackberry. Gourmand and fruity profile. Once again 0 grams of added sugar.
Review by RCR 🇫🇷
A pleasant rum that unmistakably recalls the flavors of kirsch.
Review by Morgan Garet
Not as sweet as its companions, pleasant as an aperitif. The sherry is very present, which may help.
Review by Filip Šikula
No, I have to admit, this is definitely not something I want to return to, on the other hand, compared to other Don Papa products, this is so far the least chemical. But it's still that Don Papa :-)
Review by Alexa Stumpf
If you like whisky, you'll like it.
Review by Master P
Not as sweet and thick as the normal don papa, but doesn't really taste good. It's somehow too much of everything, seems artificial
Review by Michal Jurka
The nose is quite nice with clear sherry influence but the taste is quite different and seems bit artificial.
Review by Daniel
The 4 sherry finishes are clearly noticeable on the nose. Besides the red fruits, notes of dark chocolate appear on the palate. The finish surprises with impressions of cola and cherry. Despite its young age and therefore slight sharpness, after the Rare Cask the second "best" of the series.
Review by Buddudharma
Really bad. Thin, alcoholic, one-dimensional. Who buys this voluntarily for >80 €?
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 2012, in a sherry cask. I rate it 7.1 out of 10, a solid rum that doesn't disappoint.
Review by Dirk E.
Surprisingly not very sweet for a Don Papa.
Review by Anonymous
The Philippines offer a climate perfectly suited for growing sugarcane. One brand in particular has popularized Philippine rum among rum lovers worldwide: Don Papa. Here is a new ambassador: Don Papa Sherry Cask rum! Made from molasses from cane grown on the island of Negros, it is the result of a bold experiment by the brand. This cuvée underwent a very special treatment: after several years in American oak barrels that previously held Bourbon, the rum was placed in barrels that contained four different types of Sherry: Fino, Palo Cortado, Pedro Ximenez, and Cream, for a finish lasting 18 months. It is from this exchange that it draws its delicate fruity aromas in which you can guess, on the nose, the grape, ripe and intense, and on the palate the plum and fig. An original traditional rum that will surely surprise and charm you, no doubt...
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 Lukáš Jarník
Vôbec nie sladké. Rozhodne niečo iné ako obyčajná Doň Papa
Review by Ondrej Czinege
Vůně pěkná, nepřipomíná Don papu, chuť jemná po scherry
Review by Vít Jurka
In Havana, it has a bit of a tail but good.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›In fairness if this is how bad their base distillate is no wonder they add the special sauce! This isn't as offensive as their other offerings. It feels toned down but much like when Diplomatico released rums without additives - it showcases how boring the rum off the multi column...
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413 bottles logged by 357 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
21% opened, 19 emptied.
What does Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012 cost?
Community paid 64–131 €.
Current best price: 75.27 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 79 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
+8 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
413 purchased · 142 tasted · 122 wishlist · as of
Details about Don Papa Sherry Cask 2012
A rum from Philippines, distilled by Bleeding Heart Rum Company, at 45%.
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 2,683 times with an average of 7.0/10.
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