Pure Cane Juice Rum, South Africa

This is the first time that Habitation Velier has bottled a white rum from the Mhoba distillery in South Africa. This rum is made from pure N49 cane juice, a local variety that grows in the Mpumalanga River Valley, in the northeast of the country, where the distillery is located. The cane juice comes from freshly cut canes, organically grown and manually pressed in a handmade press. After distillation in custom-made stills crafted by the master distiller himself, followed by uncontrolled wild open-air fermentation, the new-make is collected in small fractions or separate cuts, and the finest cuts are then blended. Bottled at 66.2%, this edition has a congener content of 839.7 gr/hlAA. A world first.

Nose: Bold and intense. The initial notes reveal a typical fermentary richness, marked by aromas of black olive and varnish. The overall profile is powerful and balanced, with great depth.

Palate: Concentrated and explosive. The texture is ample, driven by flavours of muscovado sugar and ripe banana. The aromatic intensity quickly sets in, showing remarkable persistence.

Overall: Long and expressive. Slightly smoky notes blend with a hint of zesty citrus, bringing freshness and relief.