"Baroko means 'exuberance' (in Tagalog, the language spoken on Negros Island). The rum that bears this name impresses with a uniquely exuberant design and flavor profile, fully aligning with Don Papa's DNA," explains Stephen Carroll, the founder of Don Papa. "Baroko celebrates the passion and enthusiasm of Papa Isio, the revolutionary hero and shaman from the Philippine island of Negros, where the rum is produced and for whose independence Papa Isio fought."
The basis for the rum is black sugarcane molasses, also known as "black gold." The Baroko matures for several years at the foot of the Kanlaon volcano in ex-bourbon barrels made of American white oak before the distillates are blended for a rich and smooth finish. The resulting blend reflects the original spirit of Don Papa: rich in lemon and vanilla aroma, full-bodied with notes of candied fruits and honey. The whole culminates in a powerful and long finish with raisins and a dry hint of toasted oak. Baroko tastes pure, on ice, or in cocktails.