30 September 2016- The Brand Manager of Don Papa Rum, Ms. Cristhel Molina called on Ambassador Antonio A. Morales at the Philippine Embassy to introduce Don Papa Rum, a premium aged small batch rum produced by Bleeding Heart Rum Co. from Negros Occidental .

Don Papa Rum or the The Don, was inspired by the story of one of the unsung heroes of the Philippine revolution: Dionisio Magbuelas, better known locally as "Papa" Isio.  Initially a foreman at a sugar plantation, Papa Isio -- healer, shaman, seer, rebel, and leader of a group of babaylanes -- played a key role during the late 19th-century Philippine Revolution. Papa Isio's spirit and leadership played a critical part in freeing Negros from Spanish rule, ultimately leading to independence of his  beloved country.

Distilled from some of the finest sugar cane in the world, Don Papa is aged seven years in oak barrels at the foothills of Mount Kanlaon before being blended to perfection.

Negros Occidental is the sugar capital of the Philippines. Due to the combination of climate, geography and the rich volcanic soil on the island, Negros is ideally suited for sugar cane production.

Created in 2011 and available in the Philippine market since 2012, Don Papa Rum is now exported to 19 countries, including Singapore.  It is now available in high end groceries such as Cold Storage and Market Place. END