Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum 700mL
Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum is a small batch rum that is blended using double distilled pot still rum and single distilled column still rum. It is aged for an unspecified amount of time in heavily charred used Bourbon barrels, then blended to 86 proof using Barbados coral filtered spring water. Each bottle is numbered.
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Mount Gay Black Barrel 700mL 40% ABV
Mount Gay Black Barrel is a truly unique small batch, hand-crafted rum that has been created by Mount Gay to celebrate the 310th year anniversary of Mount Gay. Like all Mount Gay rums, double-pot and single column distillates are aged separately in whiskey barrels until they reach maturity. For Mount Gay Black Barrel, The Mount Gay Master Blender mixes a higher proportion of double distillates to create this special blend. Aged again in deeply charred (black) bourbon barrels (hence the name), adding a rich complexity and a warm, smooth finish.
Appearance: The tall bottle has a long neck that descends into a flask shaped bottle. This is a variant from the standard Mount Gay bottle designs and I found I liked it. The long neck made it easy to handle and it popped off the shelf in the store and behind the bar. The wood and cork cap is sealed with a long security strip. The front label is also a departure from other Mount Gay designs. One thing I liked is each bottle is individually numbered; mine is AZ 34536. The back label shares the history of the company and basic details about the rum in tiny, worth-the-read script. The rum is much lighter than I expected when you compare it to Mount Gay XO or 1703, maintaining a pure amber hue in the bottle and glass. When I gave it a light swirl, thin bands appeared with fast moving legs that dissipated quickly. All of these factors married with the lack of an age statement makes me believe we are dealing with a fairly immature blend of rums for this product. Aroma: The aroma has a pleasant vanilla note, followed by roasted almond, and finishes with light spicy charred oak notes. Palate: I found the entry interesting. Right up front the tannins from the charred oak light up the mouth. As they settled to form the base note, I discovered a lush vanilla, roasted almond, caramel, followed by a hint of banana and dried fruit. The fruit notes carry into the finish, mingling with the char for a toasty, slightly acidic finish. Review by Mr Paul Senft To find out more about Mount Gay Black visit the official web site.
GTIN | 9501007224501 |
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Price / Unit | Bottle |
Bottle/Glass Size | 700mL |
ABV% | 40 |
Brand | Mount Gay |
Varietal | Dark Rum |
Country of Manufacture | Barbados |
Box | No |
Condition | New |
Closure | Screw Cap |