Don Papa Baroko
The Don Papa for mixing. Baroko has the house's vanilla, honey, and candied fruit, but is a little drier and spicier than 7 Years. That means it doesn't disappear in a Mai Tai or rum and cola, and it still tastes good neat over ice.
Don Papa's blending rum
Like all Don Papa rums, Don Papa Baroko comes from the Philippine sugar island of Negros. The rum is made from molasses from sugar cane grown in the volcanic soil around Mount Kanlaon, distilled in column stills, and aged in the tropical climate at the foot of the volcano. As always, the label features Papa Isio, a folk hero of Negros.
The difference from the well-known 7 Years is in the style. Baroko is aged in various casks, has no age statement, and is less syrupy: the vanilla, honey, and candied fruit are there, but with more orange peel, dried fruit, and spices. That makes it more versatile. Where 7 Years can quickly take over in a cocktail, Baroko adds flavor without making everything sweet.
In short
Fruity, smooth, and just a little drier
Light and fruity
A light, fruity nose with orange peel and dried fruit, with vanilla in the background.
Smooth and delicate
Smooth and delicate, with vanilla, honey, and candied fruit. Less sweet than the 7 Years, with a spicy side.
Long and complex
A long, complex finish where the honey gives way to wood and a hint of spice.
Flavor profile of Don Papa Baroko neat or on the rocks. Compared with the 7 Years, one point less sweet and one point spicier.
Three ways to serve Baroko
Baroko is made for mixing, but it doesn’t need to hide when served neat.
Baroko & cola
50 ml Don Papa Baroko with 150 ml cola in a highball glass full of ice, with a lime wedge. Because the rum is drier, it won’t be a sugar bomb.
Go to the Cuba Libre →Baroko Mai Tai
40 ml Baroko, 20 ml triple sec, 25 ml lime juice, and 15 ml orgeat, shaken with ice and strained over crushed ice in a tumbler. Garnish with mint.
Go to the recipe →On ice with orange
40 ml Baroko over a large ice cube, with a strip of orange peel squeezed over the glass. The oils bring out the rum’s citrus notes.
Tumblers →Cocktails with Don Papa Baroko
Tiki drinks, punch, and classics: whenever a recipe calls for dark rum, Baroko is a great choice.
Mai Tai
Rum, lime, triple sec, and almond syrup. Baroko’s spiciness pairs well with the orgeat.
Cuba Libre
Rum, cola, and plenty of lime. Simple, and less sweet than you’re used to with Baroko.
Rum Punch
Rum, fruit juice, lime, and spices in a large pitcher. Easy for a party.
Rum Old Fashioned
Rum with a little sugar and bitters over an ice cube. Brings out the vanilla and orange.The right glass for Don Papa Baroko
A highball glass for Baroko and cola, a tiki glass for the Mai Tai, and tumblers for the punch and the Old Fashioned.
More Don Papa flavors
Don Papa
Where it all began. On the brand page, you can read all about Don Papa: its origins, varieties, and classic cocktails.
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Don Papa Masskara
Rum with Filipino citrus, honey, and a pinch of chili pepper. Fruity and fresh, made for cocktails.
View Don Papa Masskara →
Don Papa Gayuma
Three casks in succession: vanilla, red fruits, and a hint of smoke. A rum to sip neat.
View Don Papa Gayuma →Everything about rum: the types, best-known brands, and cocktails.
Questions about Don Papa Baroko
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