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Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum) 2025

Highly praised ester bomb with extreme glue/solvent and overripe tropical fruit, surprisingly drinkable at 56,6%. Intense, focused and fun, especially as a powerful cocktail component.

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Finally got the Hogo Monsta in my hands today and poured it straight into the glass. Immediately, a load of esters fills the room. It instantly brings associations to Jamaica. Only this is a rum from Barbados... the nose is almost identical to a C<>H, HGML. On the palate, funk, esters, marzipan, young wood, and light tannins. It fits together exceptionally well. The ABV allows for easy sipping and I find it perfectly reduced. The only downside is the relatively short finish, which is a bit surprising given the high ester content. That keeps it from getting a higher rating.
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Hardcore funk fans and cocktail nerds who love extreme esters, chemical glue/nail polish notes and overripe tropical fruit and want a Barbados alternative to Jamaican DOK-style rums.

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Details about Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum) 2025

Country Barbados
Distillery West Indies
Brand Planteray
RumX ID RX24603
ABV 56,6%
Bottled 2025
Made from Molasses
No. of bottles 4,500
Bottle volume 20cl
Maison Ferrand • West Indies 56,6% Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum)

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    How does Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum) 2025 taste?

    Extreme ester beast from Barbados
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy Hampden DOK-style monsters and want to see how far Barbados can push funk, this is a wild, ester-driven side-trip that shines in tiny pours or cocktails.

    Not really suitable for

    Beginners, those sensitive to aggressive solvent aromas, or anyone seeking a rounded, complex sipper with nuance rather than a single-minded ester hammer.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Ester Glue Nail polish

    Taste

    Ester Tropical fruit Nail polish Glue

    How is Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum) 2025 rated?

    8.2/10 63 reviews
    Top 34% Barbados Top 27% West Indies
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    Finally got the Hogo Monsta in my hands today and poured it straight into the glass. Immediately, a load of esters fills the room. It instantly brings associations to Jamaica. Only this is a rum from Barbados... the nose is almost identical to a C<>H, HGML. On the palate, funk, esters, marzipan, young wood, and light tannins. It fits together exceptionally well. The ABV allows for easy sipping and I find it perfectly reduced. The only downside is the relatively short finish, which is a bit surprising given the high ester content. That keeps it from getting a higher rating.

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    Un rhum dégusté au Whisky Live à Paris en 2025. Un nez d’esters extrêmes, de la colle, du verni à ongles. En bouche les esters sont bien présents aussi, une bouche ultra sèche mais avec une petite douceur. Des fruits tropicaux trop mûrs mais aussi des fruits rouges. La finale est très courte, mais les arômes qui restent ensuite en bouche sont délicieux une fois les esters évaporés. L’expérience d’un rhum extrême.

    Dégustation (rapide) du Planteray Hogo Monsta De passage rapide au V and B Sallanches (que je conseille vivement pour son choix), le patron (un vrai passionné de rhum) a eu la gentillesse de me faire goûter ce monstre d'ester (2029g/hL AA). A l'ouverture, on sent les arômes à 4 mètres (sans exagération). Beaucoup de caramel au beurre salé, de la colle, du solvant, et on craint que le papier peint se décolle. De l'ananas pourri, de la mangue suintante qui a été oubliée dans le panier à fruit. Ça pue grave ! On s'arme de courage pour boire ce qui s'annonce comme un défi de jeu à boire. En bouche, on se demande si on ne boit pas un produit impropre à la santé (oui forcément c'est de l'alcool, 56.6%). Mais c'est surtout que ça goûte à fond les produits chimiques déjà énoncés : vernis à ongles, colle à papier peint, solvant. C'est explosif, extrême. Impossible de prendre du plaisir mais c'est quand même une curiosité de tremper ses lèvres dans un liquide aussi original. Les fruits pourris sont bien là. La longueur en bouche dure des heures. Je pense que je vais encore le roter au petit déj demain matin. Je ne peux pas mettre une bonne note à ce rhum totalement "ormi" (objet rhum non-identifié). C'est juste pour le fun d'où la bouteille de 20cl. Plus un agrément à cocktail ou une curiosité pour amateurs de boissons extrêmes

    #5892 25.10 2025 Tasted at the Whisky & Rom Festival in Copenhagen 2025. This is a lighter release than the previous one. Still very fruity with nice esters and a natural sweetness. The palate is oily, fruity and sweet with a medium long finish.

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