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
Top rated rums from Mount Gay
Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum)
Mature, oak-driven complexity with dark fruit
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression
Port, chocolate and red fruit sipper
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression
Sweet, balanced sipper with depth
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression
Elegant sherry-infused rum, spicy, balanced, enjoyable sip.
The Whisky Jury Mount Gay The Many Faces Rum (Spirits Project)
Classic Mount Gay: vanilla, coconut, oak flourish.
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression
Bold, smoky, complex; ideal for rum explorers.
Valinch & Mallet Mount Gay The Spirit of Art Saint Michael
Balanced, woody, refined, subtle fruitiness, limited edition.
Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 24 | 02 | Vt18d2
Intriguing, complex, and distinctly Mount Gay.
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression)
Limited edition, bold but lacking complex depth.
TRC Mount Gay Barbados Single Cask Pot Still BMMG
Spicy, woody Mount Gay with standout value
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection Pot Still Rum
Smoky, fruity, balanced yet divisive rum.
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 2,610 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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