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Mount Gay Black Barrel rum

Mount Gay Black Barrel

CJ
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Barbados | Aged | 43% ABV | Pot and Column Still Distilled

Mount Gay Black Barrel is a small batch, handcrafted rum created by master distiller Allen Smith. It is a blend of both matured double pot distillates and aged column distillates which are finished in Bourbon oak barrels.

6.7/10
446 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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446 Mount Gay Black Barrel Ratings

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JackOrion πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 61 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Bottled at 43% which is always a good thing for rum. Candy cola on the nose and palette. It opens up to a bit of lemon grass and smoke. The body is on the thin side which helps keep things bright. Finish is lingering and somewhat sweet but not a sugar bomb by any means.
Can’t go wrong with the Black Barrel in your tiki drinks either. I prefer this over the Black Seal or Plantation rums for mixing.
So it’s a sipper and a mixer at a great price!! That makes this a bit of a genius offering from one of the great rum brands out there. Solid

DesT9656 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 102 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

was gifted this on my 60th and so appreciative. I enjoyed going back to this bottle time and time again on those one drink evenings to put the day to a perfect conclusion.

N3OCarter πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ | 65 ratings
Posted 6 months ago

Aged in Bourbon and Oak barrels, resulting in a strong but discreet wood flavor. Some notes of vanilla, nuts, caramel and dark fruits. I enjoyed every sip.

MarkLeggett πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 30 ratings
Posted 6 months ago

A little smoother and with a little more flavor than Eclipse

Juanlaginia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 100 ratings
Posted 7 months ago

The black barrel definitely adds a layer of smoke / wood flavor and reduces the harsh alcoholic taste that young rums have, good for a dirty mojito or compliment to piΓ±a colada.

LD πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ | 3 ratings
Posted 8 months ago

Very good tasting rum with a heavy aftertaste. One of my favorites.

Codogg81 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 29 ratings
Posted 8 months ago

Pure unadulterated bajan rum. Bourbon drinkers rejoice! At 96 proof it's hot, like a good bottled in bond. I can appreciate that burn! Butter, banana, oak, tobacco, citrus. It's Mt. Gay eclipse bigger brother. Reviews on this are polarized. I can understand why. Bourbon drinkers will love it.

DeKleineKobini πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ | 4 ratings
Posted 9 months ago

It's somewhat on the sweeter side and it does burn a bit more, but I don't mind either.

IncognitoPanda πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ | 17 ratings
Posted 10 months ago

Whiskey, whiskey and more whiskey. This rum has some classical rum notes, like sweetness and fruits, but to me it is half whiskey. It's not bad per say, just not one generally is looking for.

If one needs a stepping stone from whiskey to rum, I'd recommend it. Otherwise I'd buy a bottle of whiskey or a different bottle of rum.

The Parched Parrot πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 74 ratings
Posted 10 months ago

Smooth mouth feel with slightly harsh burn in the throat that continues into the finish. Heavy charred oak flavors with a nuance of carmel. Perfectly unsweet! Long peppery finish which ties in well with the other flavors. Overall it's not a complex flavor bomb, but the dryness and peppery finish pushes it to a 7 from me.

JR πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 4 ratings
Posted 10 months ago

Taste: Mostly smooth. Toasted wood. Light sweetness.




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Mount Gay
Country: Barbados
Name: Black Barrel
ABV: 43%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women Led: Yes

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