BIRA! MHOBA South Africa SAWCR 2017
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How does BIRA! MHOBA South Africa SAWCR 2017 taste?
Aggregated from 10 community reviews.
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How is BIRA! MHOBA South Africa SAWCR 2017 rated?
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What does the community say?
50% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 10 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheJackDrop
The nose is not bad, even if a little straight. Mostly pineapple On the palate, on the other hand, it's more buttery, which is nice at first, it seems more interesting... But it quickly fades and the astringency is a little too strong. Not bad, but a few youthful flaws.
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose strong pinapple and citrus fruit with underlying light wood. Taste reveals a pleasant burn with continued pineapple flavour with very mild spice. Finish is long with lingering pinapple and citrus. This reminds me very much of the Holmes Cay Mhoba release at a much better price point. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose it is very washed out with a mild citrus aroma. Taste has a more up front bitter citrus punch with a rapidly fading bitter finish. Not enjoyable mixed and is better as a sipper.
Review by DangerSnert
Much like Holme Cay
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Details about BIRA! MHOBA South Africa SAWCR 2017
A Pot Still Rum from South Africa, bottled by BIRA!, at 56%.
Community purchases
5 bottles logged by 3 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
5 purchased · 12 tasted · 1 wishlist · as of
About the MHOBA distillery
The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,454 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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