Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression

A bold Barbados rum with smoky peat undertones. Complex, with caramel and citrus notes.

8.3  / 10  (28 reviews)

Bold, smoky, complex; ideal for rum explorers.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Distinct smoky character
    • Long, warm finish

    The "Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression" from Mount Gay distillery in Barbados is a unique cask strength rum with a 57% ABV. This limited release of 6,120 bottles harmoniously combines traditional Barbados sweetness with smoky peat influences. It features a complex nose of caramel, citrus, and vanilla, accented by hints of leather. The palate balances caramel and peat with notes of burnt sugar, salt, and citrus. User impressions vary, noting both the successful integration of Islay whisky characteristics and the pronounced influence of peat. Overall, it offers a distinct experience for both rum and whisky enthusiasts, making it a conversation piece in any collection.

    Aroma

    Smoky Caramel Citrus Vanilla

    Taste

    Caramel Peat Burnt sugar Salty

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (28 reviews)
    Top 29% Barbados
    Top 26% Mount Gay

    "Primär klassisches MG Profil. Vanille, getrocknete Banane, Früchte, Honig und Karamell. Ergänzt wird das durch Rauch, Würze und Torf. Gute Stärke und ausgewogen. Im Mund kommt dann das Finish ordentlich. Sehr rauchig, fleischig. Honig, getrocknete Früchte. Pfeffrige Würze. Guter Abgang. Das torfige steht Mount Gay richtig gut. Toller Rum."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Joachim Guger

    "8,3:Over all, it is Bajan, cannot be denied. First on the nose, herbal, undeniable, fleeting, right away nutty with dried fruits and all Bajan classics with baking spices, butterscotch, coconut and caramel that melt into the chocolate. Strong molasses arises... No smokiness till now! And now we get some🙂. Then we receive a nice portion of Bourbon, citrus, tropical fruits with drieness. Medicinal with metallic notes show up for a while, well, complex it is!We continue with gingerbread, ginger, cinnamon, woody notes, bacon and roastedness. 7,9:On the palate we first get a burst of salt! It is crazy, heavy, out of control:smoky, heavy spicy with strong cigar. Later it becomes more balanced with some orange peel and roasted side of Rum. It is a bit bitter, thick and Islay whisky like with peat, camp fire and ashy. Now we finally come to Bajan notes, it becomes dry, woody with caramel and burnt sugar, nuttiness and citrus that swap to a chocolate! 8,1:The finish is very long, round, smoky palate with its variety and with toasted wood and dried fruits linger on, on and on. Quite a feat👍..."

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: LukaŽiga

    "Surprisingly harmonious! Alcohol could be minimally better integrated but I really did not think that the Islay finish fits in well here, since I'm absolutely no peat fan. Am positively surprised! The typical Barbados character comes nevertheless intense finish still beautiful to the fore. But since I'm not an Islay fan, I still do not have to have the again and can now finally cross it off my list!😅 180€ + is the bottle beyond mMn not worth..."

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "Am Anfang dominieren noch Karamell und süße Noten an der Nase. Je länger man diesen Rum atmen lässt, desto mehr kommen die Raucharomen durch die Islay-Whisky-Lagerung durch. Nicht überwältigend, aber präsent. Im Mund und Abgang ebenso, allerdings mit weniger Frucht. Raucharomen sind nicht mein Favorit, aber hier ist es ein gelungenes Experiment."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Tim
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1046
    ABV
    57%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    6mo - 15 years
    No. of bottles
    6,120
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Mount Gay 6mo - 15yr &nbsp; 57% Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression

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    10%
    Ø Market value
    192€

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    About the Mount Gay distillery

    The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,566 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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