The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 2020
Here's the twist: this reads like Jamaica, but it's South African cane-juice pot still. Esters, polish and lacquer hit first, then a burst of overripe pineapple, banana and mandarin — a thick, oily body underneath. At 59.5% the alcohol lands well integrated, and one reviewer nailed it as "rotting fruit sweetness and loads of different chemicals." A butterier note in the finish splits a few tasters, but most call this Mhoba near its best.
The community says- Loud tropical esters
- Oily, creamy body
- But: Hot young edges
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How does The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 2020 taste?
Aggregated from 34 community reviews.
Hampden-like ester bomb from South Africa Near-universal enthusiasm — funk chasers keep coming back for the Hampden-like ester and tropical fruit. If you want a long, complex finish, a few find it a touch simple.
funk chasers and Hampden fans wanting something new
anyone put off by esters and high proof
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97% rate it 8 or higher. 12 selected write-ups from 34 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful positive review
#6106 19.12.2025 Tasting at Whisky Watcher in Odense. Nose Mediuim intense, fruity, ester, overripe, pineapple, banana, light caramel, light earthy. Palate Oily, fresh, medium intense, naturally sweet, fruity, ester, light floral, light cinnamon, light orange, banana. Finish Long and warm, peppery, fresh, oily, light cinnamon, ester, light tobacco, citrus. Should not be left in the glass for too long!
Review by Nils123
Most helpful mixed review
Ziemlich esterlastig. Die seltsame Butternote im Abgang stört mich etwas. Zum Glück ist die unter Zugabe von etwas Wasser fast weg.
Review by Thunderbird
Mhoba at is best… allein diese Nase…. Erstklassige Ester, Tropische Frucht und zarte Vanille..absolut Hampdenlike! Am Gaumen dann neben anfangs Ester, viel Tannine, Piment und stark gebrannter Zucker.. recht intensiv das Ganze. Der Abgang bleibt auf der Tanninlastigen Seite. Sicherlich nicht jedermanns Geschmack, ich finde ihn klasse
Review by Skyfly
Ein Mhoba der mich unglaublich überzeugt. Sehr viel Ester/ Politur und tropische Früchte sowie Karamell auf der einen Seite, aber auch ein sehr interessanter Gewürzeinfluss mit Zimt im Fokus. Alkohol super eingebunden!
Review by Michael Schou
#1705 18-12-2025 - Rate 9.0 I’m a huge fan of the Habitation Mhoba 2017. This is also a 4 year rum but distilled 4 years later the the Habitation edition. A bit lower ABV. Not the same as the Habitation but really good. I like the kick of the Habitation but also like the more subtle version. Nose of banana, fruit, ester and polish. Palate of ester, polish, citrus and mango. Long finish dominated by ester, tropical fruits and oak. 31-12-2025 - Rate 9.0
Review by Felix Reiber
Sehr schöner und intensiver Funk ! In der Nase habe ich viele tropische Früchte, Ester, Karamell und neben einer angenehmen butterigen Komponente noch schöne Kunststoffnoten. Am Gaumen dann wieder kraftvoll und süß mit tropischen, überreifen Früchten, Zitrusfrüchten, Zimt, floralen Akzenten und natürlich Röstaromen. Der Abgang ist nicht allzu lang, aber dafür wieder fruchtig, frisch, mit einer tollen Würze von Estern und Pfeffer. Alles wird zudem durch die schöne Butterigkeit abgerundet. Ich möchte mich somit als Mhoba-Fan bezeichnen, da dieser Rum eine attraktive Abwechslung zu den anderen Esterbomben ist. Danke an @DrDjango für das Sample. 😀
Review by Johannes
Schon runter Mhoba! Gefällt mir sehr gut!
Review by F.L.O.
WTF ist denn mit Mhoba los. An der Nase habe ich ein typische Hampden Profil In meinem Kopf. Und dann kommt die Überraschung am Gaumen. Immer noch etwas Klebstoff und Ester, aber eine unerwartete Frische, Mango und perfekt integrierter Alkohol. Tolles Teil.
Review by Jorron
First encounter with Mhoba did not disappoint. Lots of lacquer, beautifully dry, esters, mandarins (Worthy Park). Serious rum, ripe for its age, high level.
Review by Loïc V.
Wanted to expand a bit my Mhoba knowledge Nose: The nose is really fantastic, loaded with esters, fruity, still some sweetness, toffee Taste: Not as linear with the nose as I was expecting, still lots of fruity esters, citrus but also some darker spicy, chocolate notes Finish: Spicy, woodier and still estery A real roller coaster, very pleasant
Review by jamdram
Awesome distillery. Young enough to have all the sharp edges and distillery character, but rounded off enough to be enjoyable.
Review by Jérémie Peresse
Un de mes préférés avec le Faq 2017
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Details about The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 2020
A Pot Still Rum from South Africa, bottled by The Whisky Jury, at 59,5%.
Community purchases
20 bottles logged by 16 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
25% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for The Whisky Jury MHOBA Many Faces of Rum 2020?
Community paid 105–110 €.
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About the MHOBA distillery
The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,482 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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