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1d220990-04f3-11f1-a7da-530fc0cd0756South Africa MHOBA Holmes Cay
Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa SAWP 2018 70cl bottle
Aged rum · 6 years · 59%

Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa SAWP 2018

Only 2 ratings so far. We show a score from 4.

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How does Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa SAWP 2018 taste?

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Style & occasion: Sipping neat

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Review by Ian Gilman

Ian Gilman
Sep 2026154 reviewsUSA
8.5/10

Tried the back to back with SAW and I thought the peat was well integrated. I’m not a peat fan but this was still delicious. Like the SAW, this was so complex and trying it at a tasting event doesn’t do it justice.

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What did the community pay for Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa SAWP 2018?

Avg. community purchase price 136 €.

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Details about Holmes Cay MHOBA South Africa SAWP 2018

A Pot Still Rum from South Africa, bottled by Holmes Cay, at 59%.

DistilleryMHOBA
BottlerHolmes Cay
CategoryPot Still Rum
Raw materialSugar cane juice
DistillationPot Still
ABV59%
Age6 years
Vintage2018
Bottled2024
Limited editionYes
Sugar0 g/L
Volume70cl
Cask #201
Single cask

About the MHOBA distillery

The MHOBA distillery is located in South Africa. Rums from MHOBA have been reviewed 2,534 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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