Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Nice and tasty, whithout extras, but probably best for cocktails

Good rum for a good price...Inloggen bij a second one

Ill state up front that I like to mix with Coke.This really delivers with the cola. Before the cola goes in there is a nose of molasses and slightly burnt sugar. Once in the glass I get the typical oak/vanilla that you get with the Mount Gay rums. There is a faint acidity that possibly takes this away from being a true gem but for the price this is top notch. Not dissimilar to Penny Blue which is a little lighter and less acidic

After reading up on rums, I finally settled on the Mount Gay XO and El Dorado 12 as a complementary pair that each offers a great tasting experience at a relatively affordable price (about $45 & $55 respectively). I once had Ron Zacapa XO, so I know what a "10" can taste like. To be fair, I'd have to try the Zacapa with these to really know how much - if any - separation there really is. But what I can say is that regardless of the exact score, what the majority of people have written here and on other websites is spot on: Mount Gay XO is for people who want that whiskey twang, while El Dorado 12 has a pure, smooth rum flavor. Both are very sophisticated, and alternating between them (or even mixing them occasionally!) really helps keep both fresh and interesting. I also recommend to anyone out there who only drinks rum to expand out as I did (originally only drank whiskey) and get some whiskey and some brandy, too. All very different and worthwhile tasting experiences. Enjoy!

P.S. I'm using this same basic text for both my Mount Gay XO and El Dorado 12 reviews.

While in Barbados in 2011, my wife and I toured the Mount Gay distillery in Bridgetown and sampled some of their products including Mount Gay Eclipse and Mount Gay Extra Old, both of which we used as mix for rum punches. Upon our return home we purchased a bottle of each.

Fast forward to April 2017, the same two bottles are still in our liquor cabinet but are just about empty. Tonight I sipped on the remainder of both products to determine how the two fare as "sipper" Rum.

I must say that I was doubtful either of these two rums would qualify for decent sipping rums given the fact that 1) they were fairly inexpensive and 2) the bottles had been opened 6 years ago and both were less than 1/3 full.

I was pleasantly surprised with both samples of Mount Gay Eclipse and Mount Gay Extra Old. While the Mount Gay Eclipse rum is light and not as complex as the few aged rums I have sampled, it was nevertheless tasty. In my opinion Mount Gay Eclipse is a better mix than a sipping rum.

The second sample (Mount Gay Extra Old) was darker, tastier and more flavourful than the Eclipse and I really enjoyed its taste. Will without a doubt acquire a bottle of Mount Gay Extra Old in the near future. This rum makes an excellent mix but as a stand alone it is a respectable rum to drink neat.

UPDATE (July 2019)

Have now tried 116 different Rums I must say that besides St. Nicholas Abbey 12 Yr rum, Mount Gay XO is my favorite rum. The fact this Rum sells for $50 CAD in my area is enough for me to give it a “10” rating.

Der wahre Geschmack von Rum findest Du in dieser Flasche !
Schön bernsteinfarbig im Glas.
In der Nase zarte Düfte von reifen Früchten, Vanille und Holznuancen.
Im Gaumen recht kräftig mit 43% Vol. aber dennoch nicht scharf sondern weich und süffig.
Früchte, Vanille, dunkle Schokolade....... welch ein Erlebnis ! Nicht süss aber so lecker !
Diese Aromen bleiben lang im Abgang erhalten.
Ein nahezu perfekter Rum !

You can find the true taste of rum in this bottle!
Beautifully amber colored in the glass.
In the nose delicate scents of ripe fruit, vanilla and wood nuances.
In the palate quite strong with 43% vol. But not sharp, but soft and tasty.
Fruits, vanilla, dark chocolate ....... what an experience! Not sweet but so delicious!
These aromas are preserved long in the finish.
A nearly perfect rum!

Nothing special currently, will revisit in a few months with update. On the dryer side of aftertaste. The nose was slightly strong and the body was thin, didn't last too long. Burn in the back of the throat was tolerable. My first Mount Gay experience so I'm learning the characteristics​ currently...

What a great Rum Mount Gay XO is. Bought a bottle without any previous experience with mount gay Rum. Sipped with a single cube to perfection.

Mount Gay is one of the oldest Rum companies and that is for one very good reason! This is very distinguished and smooth. Sadly the main issue is the bottles seem to have holes in them as it empties very quickly!!

Not my kind of rum, little to unsweet. Tried this in a pub.