Mates Gold Rum 70 cl 40%

A Dutch head and a Caribbean heart - that is the short version of Mates Gold Rum. The bottle brings together rum from Barbados and the Dominican Republic, finished with a small touch of Jamaican pot still rum.

Expert Description

Mates Gold Rum is a Blended Rum from Barbados and the Dominican Republic, matured in ex-bourbon oak casks for 3 to 5 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is crafted by the Dutch spirits house Mates Spirits, built around a simple idea: a natural blended rum with no added sugar or other additives. The base is a 3 to 5 year old rum from Barbados blended with rum from the Dominican Republic, rounded off with a small trace of Jamaican pot still rum for extra character. The result is a golden rum with a full, slightly funky personality that draws on three different rum traditions in one bottle.

Because no sugar is added, the natural sweetness from the cask ageing comes through clearly, and the light oak structure ties everything together without taking over.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla meets ripe tropical fruit, with a hint of caramel from the cask.

Palate

Complex and full-bodied with natural sweetness, banana and pineapple, a light oaky base and the funky notes from the pot still rum.

Finish

Soft and warm, with lingering fruit and a last touch of vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Mates Gold Rum
Bottler: Mates Spirits
Region/Country: Caribbean (Barbados and the Dominican Republic)
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 3-5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon oak casks
EAN no.: 8945004769138
Serving suggestion: On the rocks or in cocktails such as a Dark 'n Stormy or Light 'n Sunny

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Lightly Oaky · Tropical

Did You Know?

Although Mates Gold Rum tastes of the Caribbean, it is actually blended and bottled in the small Dutch town of Delfgauw - the name Mates is no accident, as the bottle is meant to be shared with friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mates Gold Rum

What does Mates Gold Rum taste like?

Mates Gold Rum has a sweet, fruity profile with banana, pineapple and vanilla, plus a light oaky base from the cask ageing.

Is sugar added to Mates Gold Rum?

No, Mates Spirits adds neither sugar nor other additives - the sweetness comes purely from the rum and the cask ageing.

Where does Mates Gold Rum come from?

It is a blend of rum from Barbados and the Dominican Republic with a small trace of Jamaican pot still rum, blended and bottled by the Dutch house Mates Spirits.

How should you drink Mates Gold Rum?

It works well on the rocks, but is also built for mixing - try it in a Dark 'n Stormy with ginger beer or a Light 'n Sunny with ginger ale.

What is the difference between Mates Gold and Mates White Rum?

Gold Rum is aged and golden in colour with more body and oaky notes, while White Rum is a younger, fresher style often used as a base in classic cocktails.

Is Mates Gold Rum a good gift?

Yes, its broad and accessible flavour profile makes it an easy gift for both rum enthusiasts and newcomers to the category.