Born on the lush volcanic island of Negros Occidental, the Don Papa 7 Year Old is a small batch rum that captures the rebellious spirit of the Philippines. Aged in American oak at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon, it’s bold, smooth, and dripping with tropical character, a modern icon of Filipino craft.

Don Papa 7 Year Old Rum – 70cl
Brand: Don Papa | Category: Aged Filipino Rum | ABV: 40% | Origin: Philippines | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Warm vanilla, candied orange peel, and baking spice, sweet, inviting, and unmistakably tropical.
Palate: Rich and velvety. Flavors of honeyed fruit, caramel, cinnamon, and cocoa glide over a core of ripe sugarcane.
Finish: Long and lush with lingering vanilla oak, dried banana, and nutmeg.

Production Details
Made from locally grown sugarcane molasses, distilled in small batches, and aged for over 7 years in American ex-bourbon casks. The humid tropical climate accelerates maturation, creating deeper, sweeter layers of flavor.

Perfect For
After dinner sipping, luxe rum cocktails, or sharing a proudly Filipino bottle with international guests. It’s the gateway rum for whisky drinkers.

Expert Notes
Don Papa is praised for its dessert-like richness and smoothness, with a cult following across Asia and Europe. Often recommended as a bridge between spiced rum and full bodied sipping rums.

Customer Reviews
“Tastes like a tropical dessert in a bottle. Smooth as silk.”   Noel, BGC
“My favorite Filipino spirit. Always a hit with guests.”   Jamie, QC
“Sweet, rich, and dangerously easy to love.”   Karl, Cebu

Interesting Fact
Named after Papa Isio, a revolutionary hero and shaman during the Philippine revolution, Don Papa pays tribute to boldness, rebellion, and spirit in every pour.

Serving Suggestions
Neat or over a large cube. For cocktails, mix into a Don Old Fashioned with orange bitters and a dash of molasses. Try pairing with dark chocolate or leche flan for a luxurious Filipino finish.

Distillery Background
Distilled and aged in Sugarlandia, the local nickname for Negros Occidental, Don Papa represents the Philippines on the global stage of premium rum. Their approach blends European aging techniques with native raw materials and tropical terroir, crafting a truly world-class spirit with local soul.