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Don Papa Proves the Best Rum Comes from the Philippines

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Worlds apart from the Caribbean, the Philippines is actually home to the sweetest rum. Don Papa, made from premium noble cane from the island of Negros, known as “Sugarlandia,” is emerging as the area’s premium spirit. As a tribute to the local hero Papa Isio and the history of the sugar capital, the rum brand melded all these nuances into a bottle that carries the name and transports the island’s festive vibes wherever it travels. Don Papa is distinguished for its vanilla, honey, and candied fruit notes after a seven-year aging process in oak barrels. As it is aged longer than usual for rum, the result is similar to that of whisky. “The extra humidity in Negros intensifies the interaction between rum and wood and helps create the full, rich taste,” explains the brand’s managing director in North America, Chris Rigby. Already available across Asia, Europe, and the East Coast, the Don’s next destination is Mexico, where the brand brought over the spirit of Negros and toasted to liquid appreciation in the spirit capital of Latin America.

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It’s Been A Long Week: Sugarlandia Spritz

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Sugarlandia Spritz

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us —  you deserve it.

Newcomer Don Papa rum has already set up it’s own tropical island of sugarcane, beautiful beaches, mountains, volcanoes and exotic animals dubbed Sugarlandia. What better drink to sip for an aperitif on this recluse island other than a special one-of-a-kind Philippine spritz?

Founded in 2011, Don Papa (with Stephen Carroll of Remy Cointreau at the helm) introduced the country’s first sipping rum with much sweeter, refined flavors of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits. It’s already a hit, recently becoming the No.1 rum in France, too.

Here’s a little inside peek at how to make your own spritz with Don Papa.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Don Papa
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 4 oz Prosecco
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • Sprig of Rosemary

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Method: Combine Don Papa, Aperol, and sea salt in a wine glass over ice. Stir until chilled and add prosecco to fill. Garnish with a roasted spring of rosemary.

Cheers!