Bayou XO Mardi Gras

The XO Mardi Gras from Bayou offers a woody, sweet profile with vanilla and oak aromas, and brown sugar and smoky flavors, suitable for everyday enjoyment.

7.5  / 10  (31 reviews)

Complex, easy-drinking with woody sweetness.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Distinct woody aroma
    • Complex flavor profile
    • Smooth and easy to drink

    The XO Mardi Gras rum hails from the Bayou distillery in the USA, distilled with a column still method and aged for up to 6 years. It is frequently noted for its woody and vanilla aroma, complemented by a harmonious blend of oak and caramelized notes. On the palate, it is praised for its woody, brown sugar, and sweet flavors with hints of honey and smokiness. While some find it overpriced, many enjoy its complexity and easy drinkability. It is crafted using a unique combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask aging, which contributes to its smooth, rounded profile. An ideal choice for those seeking a versatile, approachable rum that subtly nods to its Louisiana origins.

    Aroma

    Woody Vanilla Oak Caramelized

    Taste

    Woody Brown sugar Honey Sweet

    How is this rum rated?

    7.5  / 10  (31 reviews)
    Top 14% Bayou

    "A very nice and fruity rum. A nice everyday and easy to drink rum."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Overall an OK rum, but quite overpriced. Tasted it at the Stockholm Beer & Spirits Fair 2023. This Louisiana rum from Bayou is a molasses rum. The sugarcane has grown in the soils around the Mississippi River Delta. After fermentation it’s distilled in a copper pot still whereafter it’s aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ex-sherry barrels for a total aging of up to 6 years using the Solera method."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "Not worth the price (too expensive)Very nice bottle (nice finish)Very greedy"

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    7.9 / 10
    Review by: gabrielRhum

    "Nice for the US I would have thought sweeter, but no, it's cool. To sum up, my tasting notes: Nose: Caramelized, Vanilla, Woody On the palate: Orange zest, Brown sugar, Woody Finish: Gingerbread, Brown sugar, Peppery"

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: TheJackDrop
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX2341
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    <6 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Bayou &lt;6yr &nbsp; 40% XO Mardi Gras

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    18%
    Ø Market value
    67€

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    About the Bayou distillery

    The Bayou distillery is located in USA. Rums from Bayou have been reviewed 133 times with an average of 7.1/10.


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