a b c d "Rum Revolution". Adobo Magazine. 10 April 2013. Archived from the original on 17 June 2017 . Retrieved 22 July 2017. Don Papa was founded by then Rémy Cointreau executive Stephen Carroll. [1] During a trip to Bacolod, Carroll heard stories of the area having the finest sugar cane in the world. [2] Until that time, rum from the country had been distilled in other areas of the Philippines. [2] https://www.classaction.org/news/addition-of-certain-ingredients-means-don-papa-should-be-labeled-imitation-rum-class-action-argues Tiu, Cheryl (16 December 2014). "Don Papa: Changing the Face of Philippine Rum". Forbes . Retrieved 22 July 2017.

Don Papa was first introduced in Bacolod in 2012, then Manila later that same year. [3] The brand has since become available in international markets such as the United Kingdom and Spain. [3] Don Papa became available in the United States in 2017. [4] He founded the Bleeding Heart Rum Company to manufacture the rum in Negros which is considered the sugarcane capital of the country. [2] Don Papa is named after Papa Isio, a leader of the Philippine Revolution during the 1890s. [2]

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There is controversy among rum enthusiasts regarding the use of additives such as glycerin, vanillin, added sugar, caramel color and other ingredients in the production of Don Papa. Some contend that because of the use of such ingredients and their impact on flavor profile and texture, Don Papa should be labeled "Imitation Rum" instead. [8] A class action suit has been filed in May 2022 in Illinois alleging that Don Papa should not be labeled "Rum", as the undisclosed use of additives could be misleading consumers. [9] See also [ edit ] a b Arceo-Dumlao, Tina (15 August 2013). "Don Papa Rum drunk on intoxicating growth prospects". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved 27 July 2017. a b Alindahao, Karla (17 May 2017). "Don Papa, The Small-Batch Philippine Rum, Is Finally Available". Forbes . Retrieved 22 July 2017.

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