Mount Gay
Mount Gay: Barbados’ oldest rum distillery crafting iconic, oak‑matured Bajan blends
Founded in 1703, Mount Gay rum is widely regarded as the world’s oldest licensed producer of Barbados rum. From coral‑limestone filtered water to copper pot and column distillation, its craft defines the classic Bajan profile—vanilla‑laced oak, toasted coconut, ripe banana and baking spices—tropically matured for depth and balance.
On RumX, 97 expressions have inspired 2,610 reviews with a strong 8.0/10 median rating. Crowd favorites range from the approachable Eclipse and Black Barrel to the sip‑worthy XO – Triple Cask Blend and Extra Old XO Reserve, with bolder limited releases like Last Ward and the Single Estate Series showcasing pot‑still intensity and long‑fermentation complexity.
Popular rums from Mount Gay
Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength (Limited Edition)
57,1%
Brown sugar and chocolate meet wood and banana intrigue.
Top rated rums from Mount Gay
Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007
2007 16yr 60%
Mature, oak-driven complexity with dark fruit
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression
1yr - 14yr 55%
Port, chocolate and red fruit sipper
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression 2015
2015 6yr 55%
Sweet, balanced sipper with depth
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression
1yr - 20yr 45%
Elegant sherry-infused rum, spicy, balanced, enjoyable sip.
The Whisky Jury Mount Gay The Many Faces Rum (Spirits Project) 2002
2002 20yr 51,8%
Classic Mount Gay: vanilla, coconut, oak flourish.
Mount Gay Black Barrel Cask Strength
66%
Rich with coconut, banana, and deep roasted flavors.
Velier Mount Gay Warren Khong Mount Gilboa 2008
2008 9yr 66%
Intense wood and orange peel
Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa 2017
2017 55%
Expressive pot still fruit and spice
Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) 2007
2007 14yr 60%
Robust and complex, with woody and roasted notes.
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression
6mo - 15yr 57%
Bold, smoky, complex; ideal for rum explorers.
Valinch & Mallet Mount Gay The Spirit of Art Saint Michael 2001
2001 22yr 51,1%
Balanced, woody, refined, subtle fruitiness, limited edition.
Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 24 | 02 | Vt18d2 2018
2018 6yr 55%
Intriguing, complex, and distinctly Mount Gay.
The Duchess Mount Gay Barbados 19
19yr 54,3%
Elegant, rare, buttery-spiced Mount Gay delight.
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression) 2019
2019 4yr 58%
Limited edition, bold but lacking complex depth.
Mount Gay Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 23 BMMG 2000
2000 21yr 54,4%
fruity nose, smoky oak, great value
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Andean Oak Cask
14yr 48%
Fruity, minty, dry—distinctive Mount Gay
TRC Mount Gay Barbados Single Cask Pot Still BMMG 2000
2000 19yr 55,1%
Spicy, woody Mount Gay with standout value
Mount Gay S.B.S Barbados 2000 2000
2000 20yr 53,2%
Complex, woody, tropical with spicy undertones.
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection Pot Still Rum 2009
2009 10yr 48%
Smoky, fruity, balanced yet divisive rum.
Romdeluxe Mount Gay Wild Series Rum Barbados No. 22 (Unicorn Set Vol 1) BMMG 2001
2001 20yr 56%
Distinctive, limited rum; rich flavors, mixed feedback.
Flavour profile of Mount Gay
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX drinkers value the balanced Bajan style: clean fruit, vanilla and cocoa framed by dry, well‑integrated oak. Eclipse and Black Barrel are go‑to mixers, while XO and 1703 offer elegant sipping. Limited editions (Last Ward, Port or Madeira finishes) add spice, dark chocolate and layered wood. Some note assertive oak or heat in certain high‑ABV releases, but consistency, craft and fair value keep this house high on community shortlists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Gay
Popular independent bottlers of Mount Gay
- Velier 4 rums
- Romdeluxe 4 rums
- Habitation Velier 3 rums
- Isla del Ron 3 rums
- Rum Shark 2 rums
- Valinch & Mallet 2 rums
- High Spirits Collection 2 rums
- Cadenhead‘s 2 rums
About the Mount Gay distillery
The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,629 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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All rums from Mount Gay
- Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend 17yr 43% RX2067
- Mount Gay Extra Old XO Reserve Cask 15yr 43% RX15
- Mount Gay Black Barrel 43% RX132
- Mount Gay Eclipse 7yr 40% RX200
- Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2007 10yr 59% RX190
- Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2009 9yr 59% RX582
- Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007 16yr 60% RX17320
- Velier Mount Gay Warren Khong Mount Gilboa 2008 9yr 66% RX202
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