Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Mango Bay Rum?
A: Mango Bay is a super premium Mauritian rum, uniquely crafted from a blend of native sugarcane juice and molasses. It delivers a rich, full-bodied, and vibrant flavour, thanks to tropical ageing and sherry cask maturation.
Q: Where is Mango Bay Rum made?
A: Mango Bay is made in Mauritius, an island renowned for its heritage of high-quality rum production.
Q: What makes Mango Bay different from other rums?
A: Mango Bay combines tropical ageing, French oak barrels, and a maturation period in sherry casks, creating a luxurious rum with layered complexity, depth, and a long, elegant finish.
Q: Is Mango Bay a spiced or flavoured rum?
A: No — Mango Bay is a pure, aged rum with no additives or colouring, celebrating the natural character of Mauritian native sugarcane and native molasses. A dual blend of two distinctive styles of rum.
Q: What type of rum is Mango Bay — gold, aged, or super premium?
A: Mango Bay is a super premium aged rum, crafted for richness, complexity, and a smooth, elegant finish.
Q: How should I drink Mango Bay Rum — neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails?
A: Mango Bay is as versatile as they get— enjoy it neat or on the rocks to appreciate its full flavour, or explore signature and simple serves on our cocktails page. It’s already becoming a bartender favourite.
Q: What does Mango Bay Rum taste like?
A: Luxuriously smooth and full-bodied, with notes of caramelised banana, honey, and dark chocolate unfolding into juicy stone fruits, candied orange peel, and warming spice. The combination of molasses and cane juice gives depth, vibrancy, and a long, elegant finish.
Q: Does Mango Bay use any artificial colouring or additives?
A: No — Mango Bay contains no colouring or additives. Its richness and colour come entirely from tropical ageing and sherry cask maturation.
Q: Why is Mauritian rum considered special?
A: Mauritius’ tropical climate accelerates barrel ageing, producing rums with exceptional richness, aromatic complexity, and a uniquely smooth profile.
Q: What is “tropical ageing” and how does it affect the taste of rum?
A: Tropical ageing refers to maturing rum in warm climates, which intensifies flavour, aroma, and colour more quickly than continental ageing.
Q: How long is Mango Bay aged for?
A: Mango Bay is aged in French oak barrels for 3–5 years in Mauritius, then finished in sherry casks for added richness and complexity.
Q: Are Mango Bay’s barrels French oak?
A: Yes — French oak provides subtle vanilla and spice notes during initial ageing, before the sherry cask finish adds another layer of depth.
Q: Is Mango Bay produced sustainably or in small batches?
A: Mango Bay is crafted in small batches with careful barrel monitoring to ensure quality, balance, and respect for natural ingredients.
Q: How can I stock Mango Bay at my restaurant, bar or shop?
A: We are currently only available in the UK and Mauritius. For stocking information please contact Emporia Brands Ltd. for UK distribution or Oxenham Distillery for Mauritius distribution. If you’re a distributor in another export market, please contact info@mangobayrum.com with your brand presentation.
Q: What is “super premium rum”?
A: Super premium rum represents the highest-quality rums, typically aged longer, crafted with care, and offering complex flavours for discerning consumers.
Q: Why are more people switching to premium rums?
A: Consumers increasingly seek provenance, quality, and unique tasting experiences, moving away from mass-market rums to discover premium options like Mango Bay.
Q: How does Mauritian rum compare to Caribbean rum?
A: Mauritian rum benefits from tropical ageing and sherry cask finishing, producing richer, more aromatic rums with a smooth, complex profile that stands out from many Caribbean rums.