Mount Gay Black Barrel Barbados Rum 70 cl 43%

The only Mount Gay rum finished in heavily charred bourbon casks after the blending itself. It is no coincidence it carries the name Black Barrel.

Expert description

Mount Gay Black Barrel is a Rum from Barbados, finished in heavily charred bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend of pot still and column distillates from sugar cane molasses, with a higher proportion of pot still rum than most other Mount Gay editions. After the blending itself, the rum is finished in heavily charred bourbon casks, a unique step in the house's range that gives Black Barrel its deep, smoky character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and woody, with molasses, vanilla and a hint of chimney soot, alongside black pepper, clove and lightly burnt sultana.

Palate

Woody and buttery, with toasted vanilla, toffee and orange zest, plus dark molasses and spice.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering cinnamon.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Heavily charred bourbon casks
Distillation method: Pot still and column distillation
EAN no.: 9501007224501
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spiced · Woody · Molasses

Did you know?

Black Barrel is the only rum in Mount Gay's range finished in heavily charred bourbon casks after the blending itself, giving it a markedly smokier, woodier character than the house's other editions.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Gay Black Barrel

What is Mount Gay Black Barrel?

It is a Rum from Barbados, finished in heavily charred bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

What does Mount Gay Black Barrel taste like?

Rich and woody with molasses, vanilla, toffee and a long, spiced finish of cinnamon.

Why is it called Black Barrel?

The name refers to the unique finish in heavily charred bourbon casks, a step no other Mount Gay edition undergoes.

What is the difference between Black Barrel and Eclipse?

Black Barrel has a higher proportion of pot still rum and is finished in charred bourbon casks, giving it a smokier, woodier character than Eclipse.

Can Mount Gay Black Barrel be used in cocktails?

Yes, its rich, spiced character makes it suitable for cocktails with depth, such as an Old Fashioned variant.

How is Mount Gay Black Barrel best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat or in cocktails, where its smoky, woody character comes into its own.