Filipino
rum brand Don Papa is set to launch in the US for the first time following
“rapid success” in Europe and Asia. Don Papa Seven Year old Rum, produced by Bleeding Heart Rum Company, a single island super-premium
rum is arriving on our shores. It is made from sugar cane grown on the southern island of Negros, and
then aged for seven years in American oak in the foothills of Mount Kanlooon
before also being blended and bottled on Negros Island. Don Papa will be available initially in New York and
Boston, and will be rolled out to select retailers nationwide at an RRP of $39.99. Bottled at 40% abv, Don Papa is described as light and fruity on the
nose with flavors of vanilla, honey and candied fruits. “The US is ready for a ground-breaking
luxury spirit that embodies their passions in a bottle. They are ready
for Don Papa Rum,” said Stephen Carroll, founder of Don Papa. |
| Dionisio Magbuelas - Papa Isio |
Don Papa rum is
named after one of the heroes of Negros Occidental. On November 6, 2009, the National Historical Institute of the
Philippines unveiled a historical
marker in honor of Dionisio Magbuelas at the public plaza of Isabela,
Negros Occidental. The marker states, Papa Isio was known to be a
leader in Negros and organized a group in Isabela fighting for freedom from the
Spanish colonizers in 1896. He became the military chief of the municipality of
La Castellana under the Cantonal Government of Negros in November 1898. He also
fought the American colonizers in 1899-1907, surrendered on August 6, 1907, and
died at the Manila Bilibid Prison in 1911.
A well suited name for a rum made on Negro Occidental for the one of
their beloved leaders.
Don
Papa is a premium aged small batch rum from the isle of Negros Occidental, the
Philippines. Distilled from some of the finest sugar cane in the world, Don Papa is
first aged 7 years in oak barrels in the foothills of Mount Kanlaon before
being blended to perfection.
Negros Occidental is and has always been the sugar capital of the Philippines. Due to the perfect combination of
climate, geography and the rich volcanic soil on the island, Negros is ideally
suited for sugar cane production.
And, where there is sugar you will find rum. Where there is rum,
you will find Don Papa.
Light and fruity on the nose whilst smooth and delicate on the
palate, the light amber colored Don Papa has a long, rich-textured finish and
offers flavors of vanilla, honey and candied fruits.
