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 (337)
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

17yr   43%

Smooth vanilla-oak Barbadian crowd-pleaser

7.8 (337)
45 €
RX200
Bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse

Mount Gay Eclipse

7yr   40%

Vanilla and oak, easy mixer

6.5 (150)
25 €
RX17320
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007

Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007

2007   16yr   60%

Mature, oak-driven complexity with dark fruit

8.6 (89)
226 €
RX4791
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2011

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2011

2011   9yr   52,3%

Complex fruit, spice, long finish

8.2 (64)
149 €
RX18071
Bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength (Limited Edition)

Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength (Limited Edition)

57,1%

Brown sugar and chocolate meet wood and banana intrigue.

7.7 (14)
36 €
RX24331
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Cognac Cask Expression 2021

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Cognac Cask Expression 2021

2021   4yr   58%

8.2 (11)
190 €
RX132
Bottle of Mount Gay Black Barrel

Mount Gay Black Barrel

43%

toasty vanilla rum that excels in cocktails

7.0 (189)
48 €
RX20836
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression) 2019

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression) 2019

2019   4yr   58%

Limited edition, bold but lacking complex depth.

8.2 (22)
220 €
RX190
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2007

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2007

2007   10yr   59%

Minty, woody, citrusy Mount Gay original

8.3 (111)
131 €

Top rated rums from Mount Gay

RX17320
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007

Velier Mount Gay Last Ward Barbados (Pure Single Rum) 2007

2007   16yr   60%

Mature, oak-driven complexity with dark fruit

8.6 (89)
226 €
RX7603
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression

1yr - 14yr   55%

Port, chocolate and red fruit sipper

8.5 (74)
Sold out
RX13229
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression 2015

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression 2015

2015   6yr   55%

Sweet, balanced sipper with depth

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

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The PX Sherry Cask Expression

1yr - 20yr   45%

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) 2002

The Whisky Jury Mount Gay The Many Faces Rum (Spirits Project) 2002

2002   20yr   51,8%

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

66%

Rich with coconut, banana, and deep roasted flavors.

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

Mount Gay Old Cask Selection 1703

30yr   43%

8.4 (20)
129 €
RX190
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2007

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2007

2007   10yr   59%

Minty, woody, citrusy Mount Gay original

8.3 (111)
131 €
RX582
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2009

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2009

2009   9yr   59%

Complex, dry Barbados spice

8.3 (103)
119 €
RX202
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Warren Khong Mount Gilboa 2008

Velier Mount Gay Warren Khong Mount Gilboa 2008

2008   9yr   66%

Intense wood and orange peel

8.3 (86)
Sold out
RX17555
Bottle of Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa 2017

Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa 2017

2017   55%

Expressive pot still fruit and spice

8.3 (64)
353 €
RX12152
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) 2007

Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) 2007

2007   14yr   60%

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

6mo - 15yr   57%

Bold, smoky, complex; ideal for rum explorers.

8.3 (28)
227 €
RX16242
Bottle of Valinch & Mallet Mount Gay The Spirit of Art Saint Michael 2001

Valinch & Mallet Mount Gay The Spirit of Art Saint Michael 2001

2001   22yr   51,1%

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

8.3 (19)
250 €
RX4791
Bottle of Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2011

Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2011

2011   9yr   52,3%

Complex fruit, spice, long finish

8.2 (64)
149 €
RX21730
Bottle of Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 24 | 02 | Vt18d2 2018

Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 24 | 02 | Vt18d2 2018

2018   6yr   55%

Intriguing, complex, and distinctly Mount Gay.

8.2 (25)
387 €
RX7156
Bottle of The Duchess Mount Gay Barbados 19

The Duchess Mount Gay Barbados 19

19yr   54,3%

Elegant, rare, buttery-spiced Mount Gay delight.

8.2 (25)
Sold out
RX20836
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression) 2019

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection (The Coffey Still Expression) 2019

2019   4yr   58%

Limited edition, bold but lacking complex depth.

8.2 (22)
220 €
RX1736
Bottle of Mount Gay Select Blend of Matured Rums (TWE Exclusive)

Mount Gay Select Blend of Matured Rums (TWE Exclusive)

7yr   54%

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

Mount Gay Extra Old XO Cask Strength Rum

15yr   63%

8.2 (17)
Sold out
RX11878
Bottle of Mount Gay Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 23 BMMG 2000

Mount Gay Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 23 BMMG 2000

2000   21yr   54,4%

fruity nose, smoky oak, great value

8.1 (69)
104 €
RX10646
Bottle of Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt 2007

Velier Mount Gay Elliott Erwitt 2007

2007   14yr   60%

Bold woody vanilla with long finish

8.1 (58)
229 €
RX10941
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Andean Oak Cask

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Andean Oak Cask

14yr   48%

Fruity, minty, dry—distinctive Mount Gay

8.1 (53)
229 €
RX12187
Bottle of Mount Gay RA Barbados Rum BMMG 2000

Mount Gay RA Barbados Rum BMMG 2000

2000   22yr   56,5%

Woody spice with minty finish

8.1 (44)
98 €
RX361
Bottle of TRC Mount Gay Barbados Single Cask Pot Still BMMG 2000

TRC Mount Gay Barbados Single Cask Pot Still BMMG 2000

2000   19yr   55,1%

Spicy, woody Mount Gay with standout value

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

Mount Gay S.B.S Barbados 2000 2000

2000   20yr   53,2%

Complex, woody, tropical with spicy undertones.

8.0 (37)
181 €
RX5519
Bottle of Mount Gay Master Blender Collection Pot Still Rum 2009

Mount Gay Master Blender Collection Pot Still Rum 2009

2009   10yr   48%

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 2001

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.

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

Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

17yr   43%

Smooth vanilla-oak Barbadian crowd-pleaser

7.8 (337)
45 €
RX19304
Bottle of Rum Shark Mount Gay Barbados 2007

Rum Shark Mount Gay Barbados 2007

2007   16yr   69,10%

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

Mount Gay Master Select 1703 2017

10yr   43%

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

15yr   43%

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

7yr   43%

Balanced, bourbon-tinged value from Barbados

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

Mount Gay Black Barrel

43%

toasty vanilla rum that excels in cocktails

7.0 (189)
48 €
RX200
Bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse

Mount Gay Eclipse

7yr   40%

Vanilla and oak, easy mixer

6.5 (150)
25 €

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8.0/10
2,629 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 98 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 2629 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 89 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 2,629 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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