Mount Gay XO is a traditional Barbados rum from one of the oldest distilleries in the West Indies.
This Extra Old is a precise blend of several rums which, after being distilled in double stills, are aged between 8 and 15 years. Its finesse, complexity and balance make it an excellent tasting rum.
Several gold medals have been awarded to this top-quality rum.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose of this Barbados rum is all balance and sweetness. Coconut enters first, followed by the tobacco of a mild cigar. There's thickness. One thinks of a butterscotch or a vanilla crème brûlée. The coconut is always at the forefront, slightly warmed and lightly toasted. The fruit is also worked on: the banana is cooked and the mango stewed.
There's more power on aeration, the profile is less buttery, there's no boredom. Now it's the more vegetal, woody side of coconut that comes through, mixed with almond. In this more refreshing dynamic, we return to fresh fruit with more acidity.
The palate is not overly sweet, and this is a rum with character. A hint of mango pulp initiates a smooth mid-palate, with full-bodied tobacco and butterscotch. The rum is full-bodied and never alcoholic.
The finish melts like butter. A caramelized woodiness remains, a sign of fine maturity.
"This rum is really well made, don't look for power but rather balance and complexity..."
