Don Papa celebrates the passion and enthusiasm of the revolutionary hero Papa Isio, from the island of Negros in the Philippines, who fought for the island’s independence. Made from molasses, known as “black gold”, it is aged for several years in ex-American Bourbon barrels at the foot of Mount Kanlaon before being blended to give it a rich flavor. The final blend highlights the spirit of Don Papa, bursting with citrus and vanilla aromas on the nose, while it is filled with notes of candied tropical fruit and honey with a long, bold finish of dried raisins and charred oak. It is perfect to enjoy neat, on the rocks or in your favorite cocktail.

The story of Don Papa Rum begins at the foot of the active volcano Mt. Kanlaon, where sugarcane is ground to create a sweet, rich molasses. The Philippines is historically one of the top ten sugarcane producers in the world! Negros Island, or Sugarlandia, as the locals call it, produces over half of the country’s total sugar production. “Don Papa” is a tribute to Papa Isio, the real and charismatic leader of Negros, who in the 1890s helped the island gain independence from the Spanish.