Name: Don Papa Small Batch Rum Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Don Papa
SKU: 1007375
Price: 34.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8 (269 reviews)

Breanna, Sep 23, 2020

SO good. Very sweet, but I like that. Paired VERY WELL with iced Thai coffee.

joseph, Sep 22, 2020

Very Nice, bit sweet with added vanilla

Robert, Sep 21, 2020

Way to sweet. High notes of artificial tasting vanilla and candied oranges. The artificial sweet vanilla is over bearing and hides all other notes from me.

Brett, Sep 21, 2020

I found Don Papa too sweet for me. It was worth sampling to see how the Philippines is doing for aged Rum. Might work for some cocktails but then it's a lot to pay for this purpose. As far as aged Rums go...I prefer Havana Club.

Scott, Sep 20, 2020

I love the butterscotch taste!

Mac, Sep 19, 2020

Delicious. Quite sweet, but it's the perfect sipping rum. Gonna try it with a rum old fashioned recipe, should be great. Strong smell of butterscotch and vanilla. Sweet taste of vanilla and sugar with hints of fruit and honey in the finish. Definitely buying again.

Mark, Sep 18, 2020

Normally not a huge rum drinker - especially not neat. Don P is a smooth sipping rum that will take you your happy place. Like snorkeling around the South China Sea on a summer day happy. Bonus - my rum snob friends are super impressed with the drinkability of Don P. I think it's a must have in the bar, absolutely.

Petri, Sep 18, 2020

Very smooth rum but sweetness is overwhelming for my taste.

Adam, Sep 18, 2020

This is my favourite sipping rum! It reminds me of creaming-soda with a hint of orange. Pleasant taste, would highly recommend!

Craig, Sep 16, 2020

Never really been a rum drinker. Probably too many poorly made rum-based cocktails in college. This is delightful. Truly a sipping rum, it hits every note damn near perfectly, just as a fine sipping bourbon does.

Laurence, Sep 14, 2020

Unexpectedly delicious!!!

Adam, Sep 14, 2020

Sweet and hot. Not what I expected from a run, though I admit this was my first sipper rum. Adding a mixer just will not do it justice.

Vivian, Sep 13, 2020

Very delicious! Great for sipping or making a rum old fashioned. It has a candy-like salted caramel sweetness, with orange notes and vanilla on the nose and palate. Beautiful bottle. I have wanted this for a very long time, and it has surpassed all my expectations.

Randall, Sep 12, 2020

Exquisite!

Marc, Sep 11, 2020

Smooth, flavorful, sweet. Very satisfying

JESS, Sep 11, 2020

Velvety, smooth, rum. It has a thicker, slightly syrupy consistency (in a good way). Very pleasant oaky after taste. It has a prominent caramel flavor without being overbearingly sweet. Cheers!

Michael, Sep 9, 2020

A rum that reminds me of a bourbon. The toasted orange, caramel and tobacco highlights make for a smooth sipping rum

Ned, Sep 9, 2020

Beautiful orange cream-sickle taste. Very enjoyable. If you want to sip something sweet, this is an amazing value!

Quinton, Sep 8, 2020

Loved it. Still new to tasting new spirits but so far this is by far the best liquor I’ve ever had... period. Absolutely delicious with a great vanilla aroma and sweet taste. Hats off.

Nicholas, Sep 6, 2020

Maybe I'm just not much of a rum expert, but the sickly-sweet cloying thing is very reminiscent of a Captain Morgan. Probably a good mixer rum, but I didn't join this club to get mixer booze!

Brian, Sep 6, 2020

Sweet Caramel smell and a velvety flavor. Great sipping rum and good mixed

Daniel, Sep 6, 2020

Smell and initial taste are amazing! Lingers well. Might be too sweet to sip on all night, but definitely a good pour as a night cap.

Javier, Sep 4, 2020

Admittedly, I'm still venturing into the rum scene but this wasn't the flavor profile I like most. It's light and sweet like molasses, which isn't necessarily my type of sweet. But it's nice change of pace. I might buy it again down the road when I want that change up.

Ian, Sep 3, 2020

This is some of the best Rum I have ever had. Very pleasant aroma with spot on tasting notes. This will definitely be a staple for my home bar.

Brendan, Aug 30, 2020

Smooth and sweet on its own and fantastic mixed in a cocktail. Highly recommend, I keep my cabinet stocked with this wee beauty.

Alexander, Aug 30, 2020

Sweat An smooth

Huagang, Aug 30, 2020

Good fruitiness and decently-balanced. Good for sipping straight, but I mixed it with a few drops of absinthe after and it became extremely well-balanced.

James, Aug 30, 2020

The notes are spot on

Blain,, Aug 29, 2020

Do yourself a favor and get this bottle. Will definitely become a regular in my collection.

James, Aug 27, 2020

Mix with Coke or Dr. Pepper. It will just add a vanilla flavor. Very good!

Bjorn, Aug 23, 2020

Way too sweet, also not great in mixes. Tastes like bubblegum.

Louis, Aug 21, 2020

Love it. Great sipping rum

Gordon, Aug 20, 2020

Removing the cork provided for a wonderful sweet smell to the nose. My first sip was a mix of alcohol then sweet vanilla. Had an old-fashion on the rocks. I really enjoyed this very much and look forward to my next glass.

Michael, Aug 18, 2020

Loved, loved loved this sweet nectar

Jeffery, Aug 17, 2020

A very smooth bodies sipping rum. I enjoyed very much !

Jeffery, Aug 17, 2020

Very smooth sipping rum. I enjoyed very much.

WAYLAND, Aug 17, 2020

this one was a strong contender in Game of Rums .. had a sweet start with the fruits and vanilla hints coming through. very good.

Kevin, Aug 12, 2020

Very good

Kevin, Aug 12, 2020

Very smooth. Would pick again for sure.

Jon, Aug 11, 2020

Truly disgusting. Endlessly artificially sweet. Tastes like bubble gum. First bottle from Flaviar that I am truly disappointed in. Might have to go down the drain.

Jeff, Aug 9, 2020

Excellent flavors.

Vijay, Aug 8, 2020

Probably one of the best tasting rums I’ve ever had. Very enjoyable to sip and enjoy, especially on a summer afternoon or if you’d like to pretend it’s a summer afternoon.

Eric, Aug 8, 2020

Butterscotch and vanilla, love this stuff. Smooth and easy to drink.

John, Aug 7, 2020

I mean what can you say. This rum is amazing. Small batch, dark rum. Not spices. Vanilla is the dominant flavor that comes out. Drink it straight or mixed with you r favorite cola. AMAZING!

Evan, Aug 7, 2020

This was very good if you like sweet things which I do. Def a sipping rum. Was pleasantly surprised

Eric, Aug 7, 2020

I'm a Rye Whiskey drinker. I did a tasting box that this Don Papa came in. I fell in love immediately. It was the best thing I've had in a tasting box. I put a bottle on my shelf and now I find myself reaching past my Whistle Pig for a taste of Don Papa. I suspect serious rum drinkers don't care for it because it tastes like something you'd want to pour over ice cream. But I sure like it!

ROBERT, Aug 5, 2020

Very easy drinking and fabulous for someone who thought they didn't like rum. I liked first sip, but found myself thinking too sweet and syrupy for my taste, but certainly quite smooth and drinkable.

Manuel, Jul 31, 2020

Smooth drink, love the vanilla smell and taste. If you have the drink over ice, the drink feels stronger and less of a vanilla taste. Room temp seems to be smoother. Will be a normal purchase for me moving forward.

Sara, Jul 31, 2020

If you are serious about your rums- definitely skip this. I suspect this would be fine as a mixing rum but it is clear that there is a large amount of Artificial flavoring and sweeteners added. Rum ratings has a number of well written reviews about Don Papa. It’s clearly over priced for what it is https://rumratings.com/brands/1052-don-papa-small-batch

Joshua, Jul 30, 2020

This rum is VERY aromatic and has a lot of bold flavors. After cracking this one open, I had friends in the next room commenting on the wonderful smell wafting out of my glass! It has all the flavors you would describe a tropical island befitting to the Philippines. My only problem with it is rum doesn't sit well for me. If I'm going to go for rum in the future, this is the one!

Edwin, Jul 30, 2020

Really good sweet and smooth, not a big rum drinker. This will be good for that special occasion or in a rum cake.

Eric, Jul 29, 2020

I'm not a big rum drinker but I sure loved this. It's very sweet and fruity. Probably lacks a lot of characteristics that real rum fans enjoy. For me, it's a nice contrast to my ryes. I was drinking it neat. I'm going through the bottle faster than I anticipated because I keep reaching for it.

Peter, Jul 29, 2020

This was a bit of an experiment and was very pleasantly surprised. It is lovely and not being a rum drinker generally i was so pleased with this!

Malcolm, Jul 27, 2020

Not had rum for ages. This is good for an occasional tipple but not an everyday drink. This bottle will last a wee while!

Colin, Jul 27, 2020

A candied flavor that went well with pineapple juice.

Eric, Jul 26, 2020

Awesome!

Tharon, Jul 25, 2020

This was too sweet, flat, and cloying. It didn't have much of a finish. It's not awful, but it wasn't a favorite either.

Matthew, Jul 22, 2020

Such a nice sweet taste to this drink. Really took me by surprise

Tomislav, Jul 21, 2020

Waste of true spirit. Too much of artificially flavour for my taste.

Scott, Jul 21, 2020

Smooth sipping rum with prominent honey vanilla flavors. The oak comes through around the third sip. This was definitely a surprise!

Anthony, Jul 16, 2020

It’s tastes of too much caramel, not enough rum flavour ! Not one I would choose again. But there’s plenty more too have a go at !!

Albert, Jul 14, 2020

Sweet and flavorful.

Cicely, Jul 14, 2020

This is my new favorite drink. It tastes like a cremsicle but better!!! And the label is freakin' amazing!!!

Benjamin, Jul 14, 2020

The product tastes more like a sippable spiced rum, which isn't a compliment. It's very sweet, and the artificial flavoring lingers. It would be nice if the rum world would grow up and embrace truth in labeling.

Patrick, Jul 14, 2020

It is very smooth and flavorful. I could sip on it for a while.

David, Jul 12, 2020

I wish I could describe the flavor. So go lack of a better term or palate. ITS FREAKING DELICIOUS! I wish I could purchase this locally.

Jared, Jul 11, 2020

Disgustingly, artificially sweet. There is no rum hidden amongst the syrups.

Kevin, Jul 9, 2020

Fruity and sweet. Good nose. Reminds me of the holidays. Added water and the cookie flavor came out. Candied flavor was dominant.

Chris, Jul 9, 2020

Good, different rum. Butterscotch and candy on the nose, candy, and vanilla on the front with some fruit on the back, smooth, I will buy a bottle.

Jerry, Jul 8, 2020

I immediately got candied corn. So good, wouldn’t mix it with anything.

Mario, Jul 7, 2020

Delicious to sip or mix. The bouquet reminds of a vanilla rum cake ... or a rootbeer dum dum as one of my children noted. Agree the flavor followed without disappointment, adding some complexity and not too sweet.

Joseph, Jul 7, 2020

I’m just not a big fan of rum. Too sweet

Stuart, Jul 5, 2020

Wallop! What a rum, the nose is exquisite and not let down by the flavours. Very smooth and loads of taste with a lovely hint of pineapple towards the end. Sweet but not too sweet. Glad I tried this, will be a staple on the rum shelf

Jacob, Jul 4, 2020

Very smooth and sweet rum. The aroma and flavor are perfectly matched to each other leaving you wanting for nothing. This is one of the few rums that is best enjoyed straight or on the rocks. I would not waste such a fine treat on a cocktail!

Robert, Jul 4, 2020

Love this rum! It’s a great one to have in a sniffer on the rocks.

Chris, Jul 3, 2020

Very smooth and sweet. I was surprised by the sweetness, the aroma of the drink was very nice as well. Good slipping rum, a desert rum. I will definitely keep this on my bar at all times.

Kari, Jul 2, 2020

Delicious rum. Like others I was surprised by the sweetness, it's very smooth and the perfect after dinner rum. I always have a bottle on hand.

Varpu, Jul 2, 2020

The candy flovour is very strong with this one. So strong as to overpower all else and drown one in bubblegum sweetness. It's too much to be a pleasant sipper. However the candy sweetness is downright magical in tiki cocktails. It combines gloriously with pineapple and mango juices. It dances with the coconuts. The painkillers I have made with this rum are to die for. So don't sip it. But do shake it.

Ray, Jul 1, 2020

Ethanol in the nose, fruit and molasses in the palate—complex through the middle, sweet & smooth finish. This rum is all about the palate. Lots of interesting things going on like candied plums, vanilla, and mild citrus.

Kristopher, Jul 1, 2020

Very smooth going down, slight tingle on the tongue. Bit of amaretto for aftertaste overall best rum I’ve ever had 2 thumbs up!

David, Jun 28, 2020

Sorry, this tasted like medicine, even after revisiting a few days later. Not for me.

Andrew, Jun 26, 2020

My wife and I enjoyed this. it reminded me of a piece of orange cream filled chocolate.

FAO, Jun 26, 2020

So. Much. Vanilla. And sweetness ... its a very easy rum to drink! There are other tastes in there - caramel for one - but the vanilla does dominate and as a result, it leaves a butterscotch-y aftertaste. Not a complaint, I really enjoyed it, but it does feel to me more of a rum liquor than an outright rum. For anyone with a sweet tooth (even non rum fans), i'd recommend. For more traditional rum drinkers, probably steer clear. It does come in the 'game of rums' tasting kit that Flaviar offer, so if you're unsure and don't want to commit almost £40 for a bottle, go for that instead

Robert, Jun 24, 2020

Starts off with warm caramel and ends without a burn. There is a lingering butterscotch flavor on the taste buds. I will buy more…

guest, Jun 24, 2020

One of my favorite rooms in the world

Jarad, Jun 22, 2020

Not balanced, too candied, too much vanilla/honey, still liked it, but needs a more balanced presentation with better base rum flavor.

guest, Jun 20, 2020

One of the Best rums in existence

David, Jun 20, 2020

Sweet with a burn finish. Could easily just put a straw in the bottle and enjoy on a boat all day

Vincent, Jun 17, 2020

Honestly pretty bad. I was excited based on the reviews, but it tastes like a fake banana candy, sort of like laffy taffy. If you are into that sort of thing, go for it, but I found that I had to bury it in a daquiri to cover how bad and strong that fake banana flavor is

Daniel, Jun 17, 2020

The best tasting rum I have had in a long time! A amazing Vanilla/Caramel instant taste makes this a rich and easy drinkable drink for all taste buds!

Michael, Jun 16, 2020

Too saccharine sweet. Vanilla is overpowering

Elizabeth, Jun 7, 2020

Seeing the reviews, I was skeptical but was interested in a sipping rum from the Philippines. I tried it several ways. Neat - the smell is nice, strong, and sweet but no after taste as another reviewer said. It's quite good. I also tried it on a large rock. Also quite good. With chasers - pineapple and then a coke zero, it's a little more diluted. I don't taste the caramel, the sweetness is just right. I thought the pineapple might make it sweeter and it did not. This is a good one to have on my shelf. I'm ordering another.

Keith, Jun 7, 2020

I like Sweet i am glad i got the Don Papa.

Mat, Jun 6, 2020

I've gotta agree with the last two ratings.... I've no idea how the average rating is so high. Overly sweet with an artificial banana syrup character and an almost chemical aroma in there somewhere. Really not for me. If you're into quality rums for sipping definitely avoid this.

James, Jun 4, 2020

I found it to be very sweet with a cloying, almost medicinal smell lingering after a sip. My Fiancée liked it however.

Alex, May 27, 2020

Buyer beware. This smacks of artificial sweetness and a ton of caramel. Makes me think someone poured raw caramel into the barrel and let it ferment. I understand why a casual run drinker would enjoy this, but it’s not for anyone who knows better.

Tyler, May 25, 2020

If you like Butter Rum lifesavers, this is like drinking one of those with a very slightly fruity after-taste.

Nathan, May 22, 2020

I do not care much for Ruim. This was fantastic.

mark, May 14, 2020

This rum is great on the rocks. A sweet profile. Its one to keep on the shelf

Joseph, May 9, 2020

Extremely sweet. Very good. Worth a second buy.

Sharline, May 8, 2020

I love it! Its a nice sipping rum that doesn't need a chaser. I would definitely recommend this rum to family and friends.

Devin, May 8, 2020

This is a very good sipping rum One of the few few I can drink neat but definitely worth the price

Ken, May 6, 2020

This is one of the first alcohols that we would fight over the last drop; it's that good. Incredibly smooth, sweet without tasting like candy, each taste subtle so no single flavor overtakes the others. Before we even finished the small tasting bottle, we were already looking it up online to learn more about the distillery and to purchase an entire bottle!

Joseph, May 1, 2020

A great sipping rum with a caramel flavor. I'll be buying more.

Erica, Apr 25, 2020

Love the caramel flavor!

Ryan, Apr 24, 2020

No mixer needed. This is fine on its own. Great spiky sweet taste that goes down smooth but has a tad bit of a kick to it. If you are newer to drinking this is a great introduction

Christopher, Apr 24, 2020

My favorite sipping rum

Ryan, Apr 21, 2020

Strong nose of brown sugar and cream soda- maybe a hint of candy corn? We sipped strait at room temperature because there was no waiting! Very sweet and very caramel-y. I got a taste of fruit on the tongue- almost a blood orange- with light vanilla tones throughout and the oak rounds off the end. We were both a fan and will definitely have a bottle in our future.

Julie, Apr 20, 2020

A favorite for both of us - deliciously sweet smell and no disappointment in the taste. Smooth finish, delicious is the word that keeps coming back to us!

Michael, Apr 18, 2020

Quite smooth with a very very sweet taste and smell. The vanilla and candied taste are right there and it finishes nicely. You'll like this if you like it sweet but may want to avoid if a too sweet drink is too much for your palate.

Judah, Apr 18, 2020

The only Rum I’ve had so far that could stand alone. Very impressed, especially considering the price.

Johnathon, Apr 17, 2020

Sweet and fruity. I really like this one!

Stephen, Apr 16, 2020

Sweet, but tasty. Definitely can be sipped neat or with ice. Rum should have a sweeter taste so no idea what other reviewers are complaining or surprised about. Would buy and drink again.

OSAMUDIAME, Apr 15, 2020

Love the taste. Wasn’t expecting it to be so sweet; caught me off guard in a good way. Very smooth and easy to drink

James, Apr 13, 2020

Sweet even for rum, would not be able to sip this

Jed, Apr 12, 2020

It’s good

Justin, Apr 11, 2020

Great flavor! Very smooth

Michael, Apr 10, 2020

I love this palate. Sweet yet smooth going down. Love the flavor.

Ryan, Apr 8, 2020

Tastes like medicine

Jackie, Apr 7, 2020

I love the sweet, vanilla taste.

Emily, Apr 4, 2020

Very good and sweet with notes of vanilla and honey.

Michele, Apr 1, 2020

So smooth. Tastes like dessert.

Wayne, Mar 28, 2020

Best rum yeti.

Philip, Mar 27, 2020

Medicinal, like Orange cough syrup.

russ, Mar 24, 2020

Nice honey sweet, but not too sweet. Smooth flavor all around

Carsten, Mar 15, 2020

Very good rum. I like the sweet taste of caramel, honey, and vanilla.

Patrick, Mar 14, 2020

Lovely rum, alone or with a mixer, nice aftertaste

MaryJune, Mar 14, 2020

I love a good dark rum and this had such bold flavor to it that I had a hard time only taking a sip (my husband and I share the tasting box).

Zachary, Mar 4, 2020

Great flavor

Lisa, Feb 26, 2020

Loved the flavor! Became a little too sweet after more than a couple drinks, but still one of my favorites.

KYRIAKOS, Feb 5, 2020

A special rum from Philippines, I was hasty before tasting it, but for sure it exceeded my expectations. Totally recommended and one of my best rum selections.

Maarten, Feb 5, 2020

Verry nice mixing rum. Sweet aftertaste with hints of Vanilla.

Georgios, Feb 3, 2020

A sweet rum, with long fruity aftertaste. Totally recommended!

Burkovits, Feb 1, 2020

This was my worst rum experience. The taste is so sweet that nobody was able to enjoy it. I bought this because of the high score and good comment, now i really dont't know what are they taliing about. I would recommend you to buy a dictador or zacapa for this price.

Aaron, Jan 30, 2020

Very sweet on the nose, almost dessert-like, but tasty. Would definitely buy for a sweet sipper

Stephanie, Jan 25, 2020

I’m not a rum drinker normally (whiskey girl) and I LOVED this. Smooth & perfect to mix anything with.

Antoni, Jan 19, 2020

From the game of rums sample, this was my favorite. Incredibly sweet which for me was nice.

MIGUEL, Jan 13, 2020

Definitely on the sweet side. Easy to drink on the rocks or neat. Not really a mixing rum but if I were to mix it, I would probably use juice.

Nicole, Jan 12, 2020

Very smooth and sweet. Wonderful aroma. Overall great taste.

Viyan, Jan 8, 2020

good rum overall, but wasn't a huge fan compared to the other game of rums samples

Jennifer, Jan 4, 2020

Taste was phenomenal nice sweet note, but not too sweet, great for sipping.

Britney, Jan 1, 2020

This rum could almost be enjoyed on its own. It would be fabulous in cocktails. There was such a depth of flavor, nice sweetness with little bite. This was by far one of the most interesting runs I’ve ever tried.

Sean, Dec 28, 2019

Nice honey taste. Mixes very well!

Greg, Dec 19, 2019

Loved this. Surprisingly flavorful. Very smooth.

John, Dec 18, 2019

There are some other very interesting notes . The orange is more reminiscent of jellied orange slices and the oak has some element of earthy de aged oak leaves. A very interesting sip!

Zachary, Dec 16, 2019

Sweet but pairs very well with egg nog

Angela, Dec 15, 2019

Very sweet and smooth. Citrusy and a little bit of spice

Antti, Dec 14, 2019

It is an extra-rich, Dark Rumtht has a rich & aromatic birth; while a rich & full life leads to a long & rich death with notes of biscuit, sugar & caramel.

Doug, Dec 14, 2019

I’m usually not one to go for sweet drinks and rum is really not my thing, but the flavors of this one are amazing. This is a rum I would keep in my cabinet ... and the price isn’t bad either.

Patrick, Dec 14, 2019

The best

Jamie, Dec 14, 2019

Sweet and delicious on the rocks. Lots of caramel notes.

Sander, Dec 13, 2019

It has a very specific Taste that even for me is too sweet to drink straight. However mixed with smokey cola's you get an amazing unique taste

Ross, Dec 13, 2019

Delicious after dinner. Added to my favorites!!

Dmitriy, Dec 5, 2019

Tastes like pleasant honey/caramel candym definitely a dessert rum.

Andrew, Nov 28, 2019

Hints of butterscotch

Kenneth, Nov 19, 2019

Loved it; the hint of cinnamon gave it a really great flavor. I enjoyed it with my steak and YOU should get you some too!

Michael, Nov 8, 2019

Rich and smooth, with crazy sweetness flavors. Not the perfect sipping rum but it was fun to try. This thing could make some crazy good and complex cocktails.

Don, Nov 7, 2019

This is a great RUM, smooth and rich as well as little afternote of sweetness. Goes down easy and just a pleasant drink. By the way, I am a Don PAPA....great to have a namesake drink.

Simonas, Nov 5, 2019

Extremely smooth with a lovely sweet aroma and one of the nicest finishes I've experienced

Benjamin, Nov 4, 2019

Amazing smell of honey and fruits, but smells nicer than it taste. It’s too damn sweet for me. Won’t buy a bottle of it.

Andriy, Oct 26, 2019

Very strong herbal aftertaste, sweet dark rum, no extras..

Matej, Oct 25, 2019

Wery nice and sweet

Adam, Oct 20, 2019

Sweet fragrant and rather delicious.

Mattias, Oct 18, 2019

A bit too sweet. Almost overwhelming vanilla kind of coconut smell and taste.

Thomas, Oct 16, 2019

Very smooth, very prominent vanilla flavor, underlying hints of candy, caramel, popcorn, overall rather one-dimensional and too sweet for my liking. The rum equivalent of a desert wine.

Andreas, Oct 9, 2019

Way too sweet for my taste.

Aldis, Oct 7, 2019

Well balanced, but too sweet. Vanilla so strong that feels like added.

Pat, Oct 4, 2019

Almost cherry aroma, no harsh taste but lovely cherry vanilla that hangs around. Delicious.

Morgan, Sep 23, 2019

Candied fruit and a Diet Pepsi syrup forward. Seriously, add some seltzer water and you've got a passable soda. Interesting key lime sub notes. Not a favorite but an interesting experience.

Kathryn, Sep 2, 2019

Love this one, smooth and sweet, will definitely be adding this to the bar!

Kåre, Sep 2, 2019

Unusual rum, sweet and easy to drink. Very tasty!

LaMonte, Aug 21, 2019

Taste great!

Patrick, Aug 17, 2019

Super smooth. Spicy rum with a vanilla flavoring. Great mixed or even better straight on the rocks.

SAMO, Aug 16, 2019

Superior rum, excellent taste, fair price...

Rene, Aug 13, 2019

Absolutely loved it!

Eric, Aug 12, 2019

Very smooth and interesting flavors, quite fruity.

David, Aug 7, 2019

Nose 👃; A lot of candied fruit, a big raspberry (reminds me of Bacardi Raspberry), some fruit , big vanilla, Taste 👅; Vanilla, a lot of vanilla, big candied fruit, and that raspberry, some oak, Finish ; Rich sweet, caramel, some spice and more candied fruits,

Christian, Aug 5, 2019

Sweet! Citrus and biscuit combined to a very smooth rum. Oak comes just slightly in the end. Honey, caramel and candied are hard to divide in the overall sweetness. Smells a little like bubble gum.

Christian, Aug 2, 2019

Wow what a rum. It is very smooth and with coke and a slight bit of lime it really enhances the drink and makes it a wonderful edition on a hot day.

Santiago, Jul 18, 2019

A bit sweet for my taste with a strong vanilla flavor. Smooth

Paul, Jun 9, 2019

Lovely, bloody lovely!! Very vanilla. Ginger ale and lime. Gorgeous

Marguerite, Jun 1, 2019

Very sweet rum with a vanilla punch in the face (in a good way).

Chris, May 31, 2019

Definitely a sweet rum, surprisingly very good over ice. I don’t know if it’s too sweet for 4 or 5 of these, only got tasting box. Overall very pleased

Cindy, May 30, 2019

My new favorite rum!! Difficult to find though.

Morten, May 29, 2019

Very sweet, smell and tast does not follow each other.

Paul, May 17, 2019

A little too sweet and syrupy for me, fantastic banana nose though and overall tasty. Interesting and different from your typical Caribbean varieties; strong butterscotch flavor.

Mr, May 14, 2019

Very unique flavor. It's nice and sweet but perhaps too much of a candy aftertaste. Would be nice on its own, but no good mixed with coke which is what I like. Drinkable but not worth £32 a bottle in my view.

Cory, May 2, 2019

Sweet start, sweet finish, with a little fire in between. Definitely a thumbs up for me.

Mike, Apr 29, 2019

Smells sweet and sugary, can really smell the sweetness. Taste starts off sweet big hit of honey and sugar, then comes the oak and cinnamon and a vanilla after taste. Not one for mixing, keep straight over ice.

Ronny, Apr 26, 2019

The best sweet sipping rum I tried so far..

Richard, Apr 18, 2019

Strong vanilla/butterscotch smell. Smooth taste, not too sweet. Good to drink straight on ice. Wouldn’t recommend mixing it.

Ronda, Apr 9, 2019

Loved it! Smooth and sweet

bob, Mar 28, 2019

Haven’t heard back on this rum. It was given to a friend as a gift.

Elizabeth, Mar 25, 2019

Great aroma! And the flavor delivers just as much.

Carlos, Mar 23, 2019

If your looking for a very sweet and friendly rum then this one is for you.

Jesse, Mar 18, 2019

Nice vanilla and fruit finish

Danny, Mar 16, 2019

Nice citrus flavor and aroma. The burn on the end is a bit harsh to me.

Robert, Mar 7, 2019

A good sipping rum. Good change of pace from my normal bourbon or scotch.

Corey, Feb 8, 2019

Butterscotch and tropical fruit. Too much sugar

Matija, Jan 11, 2019

Very fruity and with nice finish

Zachary, Dec 13, 2018

Absolute shit. Just boil molasses and sugar to a simple syrup and add grain alcohol and you've nailed it.

Michael, Dec 10, 2018

Just a great rum and not over pricey. Great flavors and although not my "go to" drink because I'm a bourbon drinker at heart, its a sweeter summer kick back taste..

Kaleb, Nov 21, 2018

Very delicious! Has a sweet candy taste that I enjoyed.

Jennifer, Nov 10, 2018

Smooth and flavorful, love the vanilla and caramel

Deborah, Nov 2, 2018

Too sweet. Reminiscent of bubble gum or cream soda. While sugary on the tongue has a nice spice and kick on the way down. Definitely not to the taste of this bourbon and gin drinker!

Aaron, Sep 25, 2018

Very good neat. Vanilla and Carmel aroma. A little spicy on the tongue. I really enjoyed it!

Jenny, Sep 24, 2018

Extremely sweet, to much vanilla for my taste. I will probably use it for/in desserts instead of in drinks.

Andrew, Sep 17, 2018

A charming and tasty sipper, I would consider scoring this higher, but it seems impossible that this rum does not include sugar and some other additives to boost the flavor profile.

Rachel, Sep 16, 2018

Smooth, nice ,easy to sip,

guest, Jul 27, 2018

Just great!! Easy, but interesting flavour

Mike, Jul 23, 2018

Great sipping rum

Jenna, Jul 21, 2018

Amazing. It tastes of salted caramel. Hands down the most delicious rum I’ve tasted.

Grant, Jul 20, 2018

Love love it very smooth

Debrenee, Jun 16, 2018

Ok, it’s really sweet. I mean really sweet. I would almost put this in the one pour after dinner category. It’s smooth, but I don’t think it would be possible to have more than one.

Sammy, Jun 5, 2018

Completely love it. Will be ordering another bottle shortly

Steven, Jun 1, 2018

Real easy sweet rum to drink!

Sabrina, May 29, 2018

I really enjoyed it. The caramel smell was the most distinct for me. It has a light and smooth taste. I can definitely see this being a good rum for cocktails.

Jack, May 28, 2018

Not Rum. And enough vanillin to give a large rat cancer.

Jack, May 28, 2018

Not Rum. And enough vanillin to give a large rat or small dog cancer.

Matti, May 26, 2018

This rhum is good for mixing. But for a sipping rhum it just too artificial for it's tasting pallet.

Darrell, May 17, 2018

This spirit is the nectar of the gods!

Maja, May 10, 2018

Empty, impossible to drink straight. Great with coke or juice though.

Sarah, May 5, 2018

The smell is very tropical and fruity, the taste has so many more layers to it compared to others ive tried. its nice and sweet but with lots of subtle notes. Pinnaple, banana, honey, carmel is what i taste. Its a great one to sip in the summer.

Yongrim, May 3, 2018

Incredible nose, but unfortunately undrinkable. I would prefer a $15 bottle of Legendario Elixir de Cuba over this drink.

Kjell, May 1, 2018

Great Rum

Craig, Apr 30, 2018

This one has an incredible nose on it. The flavor is very sweet with strong fruit notes I had not expected.

Dan, Apr 13, 2018

Very fruity and smooth. great price too.

Michael, Apr 9, 2018

Outstanding - well worth the bottle.

Paul, Mar 23, 2018

Favorite Rum of ours. perfect balance.

Alasdair, Feb 10, 2018

Lovely

Magnus, Jan 27, 2018

A very complex smelling Rum with nice notes of caramel. However, in my experience the taste did not live up to the smell. A bit bland and too sweet. Added some water for my second taste but it did not do much for the flavour.

Don, Jan 11, 2018

Aside from my namesake "Don Papa"- is just such a wonderful drink. I pour it over a little ice and just sit back and relax. So smooth and such a mild taste. So glad to have made the purchase. Thanks for making it available.

Tom, Dec 22, 2017

Vanilla, vanilla, vanilla. The first word that comes to mind. Very buttery on the nose. A lot of vanilla on the palate. Long spiced finish.. Almost reminds me of flat cream soda with a spicy kick.. I’ve only tried it neat though so it may improve in a mix but overall - nice try - but not great 3/10.

Jason, Dec 20, 2017

A real disappointment... tastes like soda syrup without the bubbles. A bought it as a gift for a friend but after tasting it with him I had to apologize and take it back with the promise of something better to replace it!

Darrell, Dec 20, 2017

Typically I am not a straight liquor drinker, mostly because I haven't found much that I can enjoy without some kind of mixer. This rum is certainly meant to be enjoyed neat. It has a buttery flavor that is super smooth and easy to sip. I will certainly buy it again and keep it on hand for those occasions when I just want to enjoy the flavors the liquor brings on its own.

Fredrik, Dec 17, 2017

To much vanilla for me. But still delicious.

Mateusz, Dec 16, 2017

Vanilla, sweet and very specific taste but I prefer the 12 year old one.

Tony, Oct 28, 2017

Unique flavor, reminds me of Pussers Rum in its flavor profile. Vanilla, fruit, banana, sweet and excellent straight or with a little pineapple juice. Tropical vibes and Mai thais here is come.

Jeremy, Oct 18, 2017

I liked it. I know the purists will probably hate this, but as a sweet, dessert run, it's fine.

Owen, Oct 13, 2017

Sweet. Large hints of vanilla and caramel. A bit spicy on the palette. Easier drinking than Bumbu as it isn’t as sweet but still pretty sugary. You really get the candied notes on the nose.

Joshua, Oct 8, 2017

Smooth and full of flavor. This is a rum I could drink all day. Great as a stand alone, this tasty rum also goes great with other blends and perfect with cola. The sweet vanilla presence lingers on the pallet, which I happen to appreciate.

Michael, Sep 15, 2017

Smooth delicious rum, much better than their 12 year.

Ajith, Sep 14, 2017

Very sweet dessert rum, the sugar cane used is too good to pass

Richard, Sep 4, 2017

Not a big rum drinker--but could drink this all day long

Roger, Aug 13, 2017

Love this! Could drink all day! Honey overtones to die for.

Tim, Aug 12, 2017

Delicious and sweet.

Douglas, Jul 31, 2017

Really happy right now.

Eric, Jul 19, 2017

Very good with some very strong candied notes. Almost a little too sweet for my palate.

Benjamin, Jul 15, 2017

Excellent, great taste and very smooth, great for sipping.

Chad, Jun 7, 2017

I can't describe how good this is. It's like a a light sweet smokey caramel. It is the best rum I've tasted so far. Flaviar why don't you have bottles of this stuff?

Chris, May 20, 2017

I actually don't have the words to describe this, but I WILL be buying a bottle of this (got my taste from Game of Rums tasting box)

guest, Jan 21, 2017

Sweety ron. Very nice

guest, Nov 25, 2016

Vanilla-Fruity Taste, very delicious

Kieran, Nov 12, 2016

Extremely smooth, very drinkable. Only negative was I found it slightly too sweet.

Lemaire, Oct 23, 2016

Top

Jamison, Oct 15, 2016

Syrupy. It was very sweet, sugary. Almost like sugar cookie on the nose.

Matija, Oct 3, 2016

wow!

Scott, Oct 1, 2016

Light, lots of vanilla flavor. A great, lightly sweet run that's great for sipping.

Cedric, Aug 21, 2016

This is no rum...

guest, May 17, 2016

Very delicious

guest, May 15, 2016

Sugary Orange profile, almost like a liquor. Nice for sipping if you like sweet rums.

guest, May 10, 2016

Question - how is it 7 years old if it was only started in 2011 by Stephen Carroll? Was the spirit already distilled and maturing?

guest, Jan 26, 2016

This one is almost as rum should be!!!

Lesley, Dec 13, 2015

My Best 😜

guest, Nov 15, 2015

Sweet and vanilla.

guest, Nov 5, 2015

Zitronig, süß und frisch. Wäre ein hervorragender Rum, wenn die Vanillenote nicht wäre.

Maurizio, Aug 24, 2015

Sweet & Fruity. Something never tasted before. :)

guest, Aug 11, 2015

great rum

guest, Aug 10, 2015

Einer der Besten Rums zum gechillt trinken. Geile Flasche, tolles Etikett! Ich freu mich schon auf den Don Papa 10!

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Small Batch Rum
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Don Papa Small Batch Rum

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