Mount Gay

Mount Gay: Barbados’ oldest rum distillery crafting iconic, oak‑matured Bajan blends

Oldest licensed rum producer
Expert pot/column blending
Tropical aging mastery

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.

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Bottle of Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

7.8 (335)
45 €
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Popular rums from Mount Gay

RX2067
Bottle of Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

Smooth vanilla-oak Barbadian crowd-pleaser

7.8 (335)
45 €
RX132
Bottle of Mount Gay Black Barrel

Mount Gay Black Barrel

toasty vanilla rum that excels in cocktails

7.0 (188)
42 €
RX17320
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum)

Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum)

Mature, oak-driven complexity with dark fruit

8.6 (88)
222 €
RX200
Bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse

Mount Gay Eclipse

Vanilla and oak, easy mixer

6.5 (148)
27 €
RX190
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Minty, woody, citrusy Mount Gay original

8.3 (110)
131 €
RX16401
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression

Elegant sherry-infused rum, spicy, balanced, enjoyable sip.

8.5 (35)
252 €
RX15520
Bottle of Corman Collins Mount Gay MG Rum Barbados (The Auld Alliance)

Corman Collins Mount Gay MG Rum Barbados (The Auld Alliance)

8.2 (7)
264 €
RX12152
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum)

Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum)

Robust and complex, with woody and roasted notes.

8.3 (30)
393 €
RX582
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Complex, dry Barbados spice

8.3 (100)
119 €

Top rated rums from Mount Gay

RX17320
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum)

Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum)

Mature, oak-driven complexity with dark fruit

8.6 (88)
222 €
RX7603
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression

Port, chocolate and red fruit sipper

8.5 (74)
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RX13229
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression

Sweet, balanced sipper with depth

8.5 (43)
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RX16401
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression

Elegant sherry-infused rum, spicy, balanced, enjoyable sip.

8.5 (35)
252 €
RX16050
Bottle of The Whisky Jury Mount Gay The Many Faces Rum (Spirits Project)

The Whisky Jury Mount Gay The Many Faces Rum (Spirits Project)

Classic Mount Gay: vanilla, coconut, oak flourish.

8.4 (27)
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RX15551
Bottle of Mount Gay Black Barrel Cask Strength

Mount Gay Black Barrel Cask Strength

Rich with coconut, banana, and deep roasted flavors.

8.4 (20)
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RX1443
Bottle of Mount Gay Old Cask Selection 1703

Mount Gay Old Cask Selection 1703

8.4 (19)
129 €
RX190
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Minty, woody, citrusy Mount Gay original

8.3 (110)
131 €
RX582
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Complex, dry Barbados spice

8.3 (100)
119 €
RX202
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Warren Khong Mount Gilboa

Velier Mount Gay Warren Khong Mount Gilboa

Intense wood and orange peel

8.3 (86)
295 €
RX17555
Bottle of Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa

Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa

Expressive pot still fruit and spice

8.3 (64)
353 €
RX12152
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum)

Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum)

Robust and complex, with woody and roasted notes.

8.3 (30)
393 €
RX1046
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression

Bold, smoky, complex; ideal for rum explorers.

8.3 (28)
227 €
RX16242
Bottle of Valinch & Mallet Mount Gay The Spirit of Art Saint Michael

Valinch & Mallet Mount Gay The Spirit of Art Saint Michael

Balanced, woody, refined, subtle fruitiness, limited edition.

8.3 (19)
250 €
RX4791
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward

Complex fruit, spice, long finish

8.2 (64)
149 €
RX7156
Bottle of The Duchess Mount Gay Barbados 19

The Duchess Mount Gay Barbados 19

Elegant, rare, buttery-spiced Mount Gay delight.

8.2 (25)
Sold out
RX21730
Bottle of Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 24 | 02 | Vt18d2

Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 24 | 02 | Vt18d2

Intriguing, complex, and distinctly Mount Gay.

8.2 (22)
353 €
RX20836
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression)

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression)

Limited edition, bold but lacking complex depth.

8.2 (21)
220 €
RX1736
Bottle of Mount Gay Select Blend of Matured Rums (TWE Exclusive)

Mount Gay Select Blend of Matured Rums (TWE Exclusive)

8.2 (19)
127 €
RX1142
Bottle of Mount Gay Extra Old XO Cask Strength Rum

Mount Gay Extra Old XO Cask Strength Rum

8.2 (17)
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RX11878
Bottle of Mount Gay Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 23 BMMG

Mount Gay Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 23 BMMG

fruity nose, smoky oak, great value

8.1 (70)
104 €
RX10646
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt

Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt

Bold woody vanilla with long finish

8.1 (59)
229 €
RX10941
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Andean Oak Cask

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Andean Oak Cask

Fruity, minty, dry—distinctive Mount Gay

8.1 (53)
229 €
RX12187
Bottle of Mount Gay RA Barbados Rum BMMG

Mount Gay RA Barbados Rum BMMG

Woody spice with minty finish

8.1 (44)
98 €
RX361
Bottle of TRC Mount Gay Barbados Single Cask Pot Still BMMG

TRC Mount Gay Barbados Single Cask Pot Still BMMG

Spicy, woody Mount Gay with standout value

8.0 (66)
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RX3459
Bottle of Mount Gay S.B.S Barbados 2000

Mount Gay S.B.S Barbados 2000

Complex, woody, tropical with spicy undertones.

8.0 (37)
154 €
RX5519
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection Pot Still Rum

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection Pot Still Rum

Smoky, fruity, balanced yet divisive rum.

8.0 (36)
Sold out
RX11643
Bottle of Romdeluxe Mount Gay Wild Series Rum Barbados No. 22 (Unicorn Set Vol 1) BMMG

Romdeluxe Mount Gay Wild Series Rum Barbados No. 22 (Unicorn Set Vol 1) BMMG

Distinctive, limited rum; rich flavors, mixed feedback.

7.9 (18)
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RX2067
Bottle of Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

Smooth vanilla-oak Barbadian crowd-pleaser

7.8 (335)
45 €
RX19304
Bottle of Rum Shark Mount Gay Barbados

Rum Shark Mount Gay Barbados

7.8 (19)
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RX181
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Select 1703 2017

Mount Gay Master Select 1703 2017

Balanced vanilla-oak sipper, enjoyed neat

7.7 (77)
Sold out
RX15
Bottle of Mount Gay Extra Old XO Reserve Cask

Mount Gay Extra Old XO Reserve Cask

Classic, smooth Barbados oak-vanilla sipper

7.5 (231)
Sold out
RX3944
Bottle of Mount Gay Black Barrel Double Casks Blend

Mount Gay Black Barrel Double Casks Blend

Balanced, bourbon-tinged value from Barbados

7.4 (72)
45 €
RX132
Bottle of Mount Gay Black Barrel

Mount Gay Black Barrel

toasty vanilla rum that excels in cocktails

7.0 (188)
42 €
RX200
Bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse

Mount Gay Eclipse

Vanilla and oak, easy mixer

6.5 (148)
27 €

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8.0/10
2,610 reviews

Flavour profile of Mount Gay

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Fruity

Taste

Vanilla Woody Caramel Oak
RumX community voice

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

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The RumX database currently contains 97 different rums from Mount Gay. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 2610 reviews for Mount Gay rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007 16yr 60% is currently the highest-rated Mount Gay rum with an impressive rating of 8.6/10 based on 88 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Mount Gay has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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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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