Description

Warm Rasta Rum

Warm Rasta Rum is one of De Vry Distillery’s most celebrated spirits, proudly ranked the Number 1 Rum in South Africa in 2020 amongst more than 100 entries.

Crafted from fermented blackstrap molasses, this exceptional rum begins with a warm fermentation process using imported red wine yeast. After four days of fermentation, the wash reaches approximately 9% alcohol before being distilled in a column still to 85%, creating a clean and refined white rum.

The spirit is then matured in a carefully selected combination of French and American oak barrels for up to three years. From the second year onward, each barrel is regularly sampled and assessed. Once the rum reaches its optimal flavour profile, it is bottled at its peak.

The barrels themselves play a significant role in shaping the final character of the rum. American oak staves, sourced from ex-bourbon barrels, contribute rich sweetness and vanilla notes, while French oak tops add elegant wood aromas and complexity. The use of ex-whisky barrels featuring a heavy “Alligator Char” creates the distinctive toasted flavours and deep amber colour that make Warm Rasta Rum so memorable.

The unique climate of the Free State further enhances the ageing process. Hot summers and cold winters cause the spirit to expand and contract within the oak, accelerating interaction with the wood and creating an exceptionally smooth and rounded rum.

Unlike many international producers who may legally add up to 10% neutral alcohol after three years of ageing, De Vry Distillery remains committed to authenticity. Every bottle of Warm Rasta Rum is made from 100% aged rum, with no dilution through neutral spirit additions.

Tasting Notes

• Rich caramel and toasted oak aromas
• Sweet vanilla undertones from American oak
• Complex wood character from French oak
• Smooth, rounded mouthfeel
• Lingering toasted finish

Enjoying Warm Rasta Rum

For the full experience, enjoy Warm Rasta Rum neat before adding ice or mixers. Notice the smooth texture, toasted wood character and caramel notes.

For a unique tasting ritual, introduce natural wood smoke to the glass before tasting. The smoke transforms the aroma profile and reveals an entirely new layer of flavour. Afterwards, enjoy it neat, over ice, or with a splash of cola.

Product Details

• Type: Barrel-Aged Rum
• Base Ingredient: Blackstrap Molasses
• Distillation: Column Still
• Barrel Ageing: Up to 3 Years
• Barrel Types: American Oak, French Oak and Ex-Whisky Barrels
• Char Level: Alligator Char
• Matured In: Free State, South Africa
• Award: South Africa’s No. 1 Rum (2020)