Don Papa Baroko Rum 40% 0.7L – Premium Small-Batch Philippine Rum saveandgo

Product Description

Don Papa Baroko is a characterful Philippine rum crafted on the island of Negros—an area long associated with sugar production and often referred to as Sugarlandia. The distillery uses 100% sugar cane molasses, sourced from the island’s native sugarcane, which grows in volcanic soil enriched by Mount Kanlaon. This gives the raw material a naturally rich, syrupy sweetness even before fermentation begins.

Production and Ageing

The molasses is fermented and distilled into a light-bodied spirit, which is then matured in American oak barrels. These casks previously held bourbon, giving the rum flavours of vanilla, soft spice, and a gentle toasted character. The tropical climate significantly speeds up the ageing process—hot days and cooler nights allow the spirit to breathe deeply into the wood, drawing out more flavour than it would in cooler climates.

Over time, the rum develops a deep golden colour and a layered taste profile. Before bottling, it is blended in small batches to balance sweetness, fruitiness, and oak influence, ensuring a consistent and expressive flavour.

Aroma

Don Papa Baroko opens with a fragrant bouquet of:

• Candied citrus peel

• Vanilla bean

• Light caramel and honey

• Hints of tropical fruit such as banana and papaya

The aroma is bright and sweet, with a soft warmth from the oak.

Taste

The flavour develops in stages:

• Initial sweetness: candied tropical fruits, orange rind, crystallised pineapple

• Mid-palate: honey, vanilla, and a touch of creamy toffee

• Finish: toasted oak, gentle spice, and a slightly warm, lingering sweetness

The rum has a smooth mouthfeel with a rounded body, making it easy to sip neat.

Finish

Long, warm, and lightly spiced, with the oak returning at the end alongside a soft citrus echo.

How to Enjoy

Don Papa Baroko is versatile and enjoyable in several ways:

• Neat – to appreciate the full flavour

• Over ice – which softens the sweetness and highlights the oak

• With a splash of ginger ale – enhancing the tropical character

• In cocktails such as a Mai Tai, Old Fashioned with rum, or a tropical fruit punch

Its candied, fruity profile makes it particularly good for drinks that benefit from natural sweetness.

Additional Details

• Origin: Philippines

• Region: Negros Occidental

• Alcohol by Volume: 40%

• Bottle Size: 0.7L

• Ingredients: Sugar cane molasses

• Tasting Profile: Candied fruit, honey, citrus, vanilla, toasted oak

• Nutritional Info (per 100ml): 996 kJ / 238 kcal

• Storage: Ambient

• Age Restriction: 18+