Don Papa Rum — Single-Island Philippine Rum, Ex-Bourbon + Ex-Rioja Cask Aged
Don Papa Rum is the original single-island rum from Negros (the brand’s “Sugarlandia”) in the Philippines, matured in the foothills of Mount Kanlaon and crafted to be rich, smooth, and fruit-forward.
It undergoes a meticulous maturation in ex-Bourbon and ex-Rioja American oak casks, then is expertly blended for a refined balance of sweet fruit, vanilla cream, and dry toasted oak.
Flavour profile
- Full-bodied orchard fruit + vanilla cream
- Lifted by lemon zest
- Finished with dry, toasted oak
How to enjoy
- Neat: best for the ripe fruit + vanilla cream core
- On the rocks: opens citrus and oak as it dilutes
- Cocktails: makes an easy upgrade in a Rum Old Fashioned or a richer Daiquiri twist (for fans of sweeter, dessert-leaning rums)
Quick Answers
- What is Don Papa Rum? A premium aged, single-island rum from Negros, Philippines (“Sugarlandia”), matured near Mt. Kanlaon.
- What casks are used? Ex-Bourbon and ex-Rioja American oak casks.
- ABV? 40%.
- Who owns the brand now? Diageo announced the acquisition in January 2023 and completion in March 2023.
