Don Papa Sherry Cask Rum

Dried Fruit, Dark Chocolate & Four Distinctive Sherry Casks.
From the tropical island of Negros in the Philippines comes Don Papa Sherry Cask, a distinctive limited-edition rum that takes the brand's characteristically rich style in a deeper, more complex direction. Built around molasses-based rum and finished in four different types of sherry casks, it brings together tropical rum-making traditions and the layered flavours associated with Spain's great fortified wines.

The journey begins with maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, developing a foundation of vanilla, caramel and gentle oak. The rum is then finished in four distinct sherry cask types: Fino, Pedro Ximénez, Cream and Palo Cortado. Each contributes something different, from Fino's drier character to the rich dried-fruit sweetness of Pedro Ximénez, the roundness of Cream sherry and the nutty, spicy complexity of Palo Cortado. The finished blend is bottled unfiltered at 45% ABV.

The result is a full-flavoured, velvety rum with notes of raisins, ripe plums, figs, chocolate and warm spice, balanced by a drier, nutty edge. It is a particularly interesting expression for anyone who enjoys sherry-finished whisky or richer aged spirits, offering a different perspective on what Philippine rum can deliver.

Released as a limited edition, Don Papa Sherry Cask is best approached as a bottle to savour rather than simply another rum for mixing. It makes an excellent after-dinner pour and a distinctive addition to a collection of premium rums.

Why we love it:
The four-cask finish gives Don Papa Sherry Cask a genuine point of difference, combining luscious dried fruit and chocolate with the more savoury, nutty notes of sherry-aged oak. Its richness makes it immediately inviting, while the 45% bottling strength and unfiltered presentation give it a more substantial character. A particularly appealing choice for fans of sherry-cask spirits looking to explore beyond whisky.