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What stands out most to reviewers is the Mount Gilboa’s powerful, complex profile—expect bold notes of orange peel, spice, and tropical fruit, with a strong woody backbone and hints of vanilla. Many enjoy it after letting it rest to allow flavors to open up, or with a splash of water. While it’s punchy at 66% ABV, fans praise its depth and unique character, making it a distinctive collectible for experienced palates.
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About the Mount Gay distillery
The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,575 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Exciting, but not quite my cup of tea. A little too wild and herbal. Quite alcoholic on the nose. An exciting mixture of woody spiciness and fruity papaya and orange peel on the palate.
Powerful with intense impact from the cask. Very nice to see this bottling out of MG.
Another attempt to like a Mount Gay =D The nose is a bit pungent, otherwise brings aromas of orange peel, herbs and a strong brandy barrel influence. The barrel influence is even more pronounced on the palate. Here the rum almost tastes like a blend of brandy/rum with a strong herbal influence. The finish is long and dry and again brandy... I like good brandy and here the barrel influence fits quite well and is simply delicious. I can't really place the Mount Gay distillate here. Second tasting: +6 points (brandy can also be quite good)
Offers more complexity than most other Mount Gay releases I know of and is therefore one of the distillery's better representatives. Despite the multi-layered aromas of spices, fruits, wood and herbal notes, the taste is a little too rough and unbalanced for me.