The Duchess Mount Gay Barbados 19
Elegant, rare, buttery-spiced Mount Gay delight.
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The Barbados 19 is an exceptional rum crafted at Mount Gay distillery in Barbados, with the acclaimed independent bottler The Duchess taking charge of its limited release. Aged for 19 years and bottled at cask strength with a commanding 54.3% ABV, this rum is cherished for its rich depth and elegance. Aroma notes of cream toffee, banana, and butterscotch are complemented by woody and buttery hints. The palate offers a profound array of cream toffee, buttery textures, and baking spices, balanced by subtle woody and fruity undertones. A favorite among rum enthusiasts, this release blends tropical fruitiness with complex woody and floral notes, making it a rare find with only 252 bottles available.
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About the Mount Gay distillery
The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,660 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Out of a small cross tasting: Rum Mercenary is the most lifely with some floral notes while the other three have a more similar profile. Rum Cask is very well balanced an approchable. RumClub feels the most intense with some funky notes. The Duchess is the most elegant out of the bunch and my personal winner.
Obwohl ich nicht der größte Mount Gay Fan bin, muss ich sagen, dass mir der Duchess durchaus gefällt. Ich wüsste auch nicht, ob ich ihn blind überhaupt als Mount Gay erkannt hätte. An der Nase florale Noten, gelbe Früchte, Wassermelone, Karamellpudding. Am Gaumen Tabak, Gewürze. Hinten raus ordentlich Fass / Tannine.
We tasted four Mount Gay 2000 releases at the Rum-X Community Tasting. The tasting was very entertaining, but the rums only contributed a small part. Overall, the rums were super similar, with the differences being in the nuances. Personally, I don't like the profile as much, as it just lacks fruit. This one has the nicest nose out of the flight. It's more elegant than the others, reminiscent of light Worthy Parks or maybe Appletons. There is a present fruit of bananas and ripe melons, but behind that again the cloves and tobacco we know from the others are waiting. On the palate, fruit and floral notes keep the balance, wood and spices rather in the background: banana and pine needles. The banana remains in the mouth for a long time.
Comparison of 3 Mount Gay 2000s last night with two friends: The rum mercenary: a very greedy nose, with marzipan and some yellow fruit. Super pleasant. The palate is in line with the nose, with no surprises. In the end, it's good but lacks a little complexity. The rum cask: there's no doubt about it, it's the same rum except for a few minor differences. Here, the wood is more prominent on the nose, but also on the palate, resulting in a slightly bitter finish. This makes the nose a lot nicer on this rum. The duchess: once again, it's clear that this is the same rum, but with a more woody profile. Except that, surprisingly, it's better integrated than on the rum cask, more balanced and gourmand. All in all, the best of the 3 for us last night.