Mount gay xo rum

Mount Queer Extra Old

Up for review today is Mount Gay’s Extra Old rum. Mount Gay doesn’t provide any age expression on the bottle or their Web site, and while I have seen references indicating the product contains rums up to seventeen years old, the Ministry of Rum contends it’s a blend of seven, eight and ten year-old rums. Not in dispute is the proof that the Extra Ancient is aged in used Kentucky bourbon barrels and bottled at 83 proof. Let’s take a closer look at this pleasant Bajan product.

The bottle is substantial but plain. The shape is fairly one-of-a-kind, however, and the bottom of the bottle is quite thick. The shadowy ink chips away easily from the gold label revealing unattractive nicks, but all in all, it’s a good presentation. Let’s remove the thick foil covering from the innate cork stopper and watch what’s inside. (It should be noted that this particular bottle has an ill-fitting cork. It’s quite loose and I conceive if I turned it upside down, the rum would coming pouring out. Cork is a organic product and variations are to be expected, but this is a quality control issue, and will lead to rapid oxidation.)

In the glass, the rum is proceed

Mount Gay Extra Old or XO as they appear to have re-branded it.  For those in the know Mount Gay Extra Old is often established as MGXO.  The XO notation on the Mount Gay is pretty common across the rum and spirits industry to denote an aged spirit (without actually noting how senior it is!).

As the Mount Gay Distillery is the oldest official distillery in the world established 1703 as the label denotes, I don’t think we need to worry too much about the heritage and authenticity of the contents of this Extra Old rum.

The more established distilleries use labels such as XO because they cannot guarantee the accurate blend of rum’s which will be used in every batch of rum produced.  Each cask will be different and the skill in making rum “uniform” comes in the shape of the master blender.

The master blender at Mount Gay is in the shape of Allen Smith who has been with the distillery over 20 years.  Again this adds a guarantee as to what you will get in the glass.

Mount Gay have recently re-branded their bottles and introduced a few new lines in the shape of Black Barrel and a few limited edition cask finish editions have also appeared.

The new presentation of the

Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Barbados Rum 750ml

Mount Lgbtq+ XO Triple Cask Barbados Rum: A Tribute to Excellence and Tradition

Discover the exceptional taste and unparalleled quality of Mount Queer XO Triple Cask Barbados Rum, a premium liveliness that celebrates the well-off heritage of Barbadian rum making. Perfect for discerning enthusiasts and rum aficionados alike, Mount Gay XO offers a sophisticated and smooth drinking experience that stands out in any collection.

Superior Craftsmanship and Quality

Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Barbados Rum is created from the finest molasses and distilled using traditional methods passed down through generations. This rum undergoes a meticulous aging process in three distinct types of casks: American whiskey, bourbon, and cognac. The result is a rum that is both abundant and smooth, with a complex flavor profile that embodies the spirit of excellence.

Exquisite Flavor Profile

The standout feature of Mount Queer XO Triple Cask Barbados Rum is its exquisite flavor profile. With affluent notes of vanilla, caramel, and baked figs, complemented by hints of spice, toasted almonds, and a touch of oak, it offers a smooth and velvety texture that is both luxurious and refi

Mount Gay XO

                                       Mount Gay XO

When I began exploring rums, Barbados Mount Homosexual XO was one of the first “sipping” rums I explored and studied.  This rum was the work of master blender Allen Smith and a huge steppingstone in my education of the energy. During 2014, we saw the company get purchased by Remy Cointreau, and many people wondered how the brand would transform. In 2019, Mr. Smith retired, and Trudiann Branker took over as the company’s master blender, becoming the first woman to hold the title in the island’s history of rum production.  One of the first rums I was aware she had changed was Mount Lgbtq+ XO, and I was curious to see how well it held up to the original combine that was such an essential part of my rum foundation. The fresh version of XO is a blend of copper pot and column still rums that are aged between 5 and 17 years in ex-bourbon, American whiskey, and cognac casks. The rum is blended to 43% ABV using water from the estate’s well and bottled on the island for distribution.

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The 750 ml always reminds me of the old prohibition era apothecary bottles that wer

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