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During lockdown I had the pleasure to join an online tasting with Miguel Smith of Mount Gay and that&#;s where, besides mixing a delicious Old Fashioned, learning about a Coffey Still broken since that has been restored a couple of years ago and ending up purchasing the Mount Gay Select Blend (more on that here), I tried the brand-new Mount Gay XO (MGXO) blend.
Mount Gay recently repackaged its whole core range and changed (or upgraded if you&#;d like) the blends for their Jet Barrel (covered that here) and XO. This is all the work of the new Master Blender &#; Trudiann Branker who also released my favourite MG expression so far &#; Mount Gay Pot Still.
While rocking the EST on the label, the new look is adorable modern featuring Barbados in the background and pinpoiting the distillery&#;s location in the north of the island in the St. Lucy parish. There is some information regarding the casks used along with some tasting notes, Trudiann&#;s signature and even a bottle number &#; mine is AP , so I guess it&#;s cute special?
MGXO Triple Cask Blend is molasses b
Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd, St. Michael
Mount Gay Premium White Rum
Mount Gay Premium White Rum (bb17)
x mm (" x ")Mount Gay Est. Barbados Rum XO The Peat Smoke Expression mit
Mount Gay Est. Barbados Rum XO The Peat Smoke Expression is a unique and complex rum, bottled at 57% ABV. This expression combines the rich flavors of aged rum with a subtle peat smoke, creating a distinctive and memorable profile.
The appearance is a deep amber, indicative of its loaded and layered flavors. The nose is greeted with a blend of tropical fruits, vanilla, and a hint of peat smoke, creating an inviting and aromatic bouquet.
On the palate, this rum is smooth and full-bodied, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a medley of spices, complemented by a subtle smokiness. The finish is long and warming, making it perfect for sipping neat or as a base for premium cocktails.
Mount Gay Est. Barbados Rum XO The Peat Smoke Expression is versatile and ideal for any rum enthusiast. Recommended cocktails incorporate a Rum Old Fashioned, a Smoked Mai Tai, and a Peated Obscure 'n' Stormy.
Ahh Mount Gay that &#;hilariously&#; named rum that often leads to a myriad of puerile double entendres and unfunny jokes. Staple of Airport Duty Free&#;s and increasingly more and more present on the supermarket shelves in the UK. More often than not discounted by a limited pounds from its £18 price tag.
The rum has recently been relabelled, with Est and Barbados much more prominent than before. The bottle has also been changed slightly. Its quite an unusal bottle similar to a normal bar bottle but with a much flatter profile. As with most rums readily present it has the usual metal screw top closure. Why are these so often red?
The rum itself is a standard golden rum similar in appearance to Appleton Special, Cockspur 5 star, Bacardi Gold and a whole host of other similarly priced entry level rums. The presentation is fairly decent but it doesn&#;t jump out at you.
Mount Gay Eclipse is primarily a mixer. Their website attests to this. Whilst it recommends a simple aid of the Extra Elderly with ice it suggests cola with the Eclipse.
On the nose the rum has a quite sickl