Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - XO The Peat Smoke Expression 6mo - 15yr 57%

Bold, smoky, complex; ideal for rum explorers.

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



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.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Smoky Caramel Citrus Vanilla

Taste

Caramel Peat Burnt sugar Salty

Finish

Smoky Treacle Bacon Tobacco

How is this rum rated?

8.3/10
24 reviews

Top 29%

Barbados

Top 26%

Mount Gay

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8.4/10

"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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8.1/10

"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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8.2/10

"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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8.3/10

"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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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

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
202€

The RumX community has already added 48 bottles to their collections:

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43
opened
4
emptied
1
Open rate
10%

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About the Mount Gay distillery

The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,248 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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