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Don Papa Baroko
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Don Papa Baroko
Don Papa owes his unusual name to a Philippine figurehead: Dionisio Magbuelas, better known as Papa Isio, was considered an influential freedom fighter in the Philippine Revolution to gain independence from Spain. Exactly 100 years after his death in 1911, the Englishman Stephen Carroll founded the Bleeding Heart Rum Company. In honour of Magbuelas, the first rum creation was given the name Don Papa.
A large part of the taste of Don Papa Baroko comes from the seven-year storage in American oak barrels. Similar to whisky storage, it provides a distinct vanilla note. This fits wonderfully with the distinctly sweet taste of dried fruits. The Baroko is extremely soft and lies almost thick on the tongue; the aroma of banana remains on the palate for a long time. It is well suited for neat consumption, optionally on ice cubes. Don Papa Baroko also cuts a fine figure as a base spirit for cocktails.
“Baroko means ‘exuberance’ (in Tagalog, the language spoken on the island of Negros).
Country of origin
Philippines
Alcohol content
40 % Vol.
Pairs with
Digestif, Cigar, Chocolate
Serving temperature?
20 °C
Closure type
Screw cap?
Bottle shape
Squat
Bottle size
0,7 l
Legal & trade information
Producer
Don Papa
Distributor
Sierra Madre Trend Food GmbH
Sierra Madre Trend Food GmbH
Rohrstr. 15
58093
Hagen
SKU
V09508
Reviews
5.0
Quick answers
How does the Don Papa Baroko taste?
Very sweet and exceptionally smooth — almost syrupy on the palate. Dominant notes of vanilla, dried fruit, and banana, which arise from seven years of aging in American oak barrels. No sharp finish.
Is the Baroko more dry or sweet?
Definitely sweet. Those who prefer dry, lean rum styles will not find what they are looking for here — the Baroko is explicitly designed for sweetness and fullness, similar to a dessert rum.
What does the Don Papa Baroko pair best with?
As a digestif after a meal, with dark chocolate, or a cigar. The sweetness and vanilla note carry themselves — no mixer needed, optional on ice.
Can I also use it for cocktails?
Yes, it works well as a base for sweeter cocktails — Old Fashioned or Rum Sour, for example. Because of its pronounced sweetness, little or no additional sugar syrup is needed.
At what temperature should I serve it?
Neat at about 20 °C — room temperature unfolds the aromas best. Those who like it a bit cooler can add one or two ice cubes without diluting the taste.
How long does an opened bottle last?
High-proof spirits like this rum (40% ABV) are very stable after opening. Stored in a cool, dark place and upright, it lasts for several months without any noticeable loss of aroma.
The Distillery
Don Papa is a Philippine premium rum from the island of Negros – a region that its inhabitants affectionately call "Sugarlandia" because it produces the majority of the national sugar supply. Founded in 2011 by Stephen Carroll and Andrew John Garcia, the brand debuted in Bacolod in 2012 and has since risen to become the most famous rum address in the Philippines.
The name honors Papa Isio, a rebel leader of the Philippine Revolution of the 1890s – a sign that Don Papa Rum always wants to tell a story. The heart of the house is an aging process in American oak barrels, where the tropical climate ensures unusual density and depth through an angel's share of up to 12% per year.
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