Don Papa Sherry Cask

Don Papa Rum claims to be the ‘world’s first single island rum from the Philippines’, and was created by Stephen Carroll. The brand is inspired in part by the legendary figure of Papa Isio, a charismatic leader who fought for independence in the Philippine Revolution of the late 19th Century, and also the spirit, culture and ecosystem of the ethereal Philippine island of Negros, also known as ‘Sugarlandia’ where Don Papa Rum is created. Handcrafted using the original Southeast Asian variety of sugarcane that dates back thousands of years, Noble Cane, which is grinded in ancient sugar mills. It is a sweeter variety of sugarcane than most and forms the distinctive ‘black gold’ molasses used in Don Papa. This molasses is distilled and aged up to seven years in an ultra-humid climate, which intensifies the interaction between the rum and wood. It is the island's superior sugar cane, volcanic soil and tropical aging process that creates the distinctive profile of Don Papa Rum.

First aged in ex-bourbon American oak barrels before being finished in four different types of sherry casks: Palo Cortado; Fino; Cream; and Pedro Ximenez. The resulting blend offers a delightfully dry, almost nutty nose with a rich, fruity taste and a wonderfully smooth finish.

Smooth and fruity on the nose with hints of ripe raisins, it has a full-bodied yet delicate sweetness with notes of plum, dark chocolate, and ripe figs. It has a light amber color and an extremely long finish, almost coating the palate with a velvet-like texture.