I'm used to drinking rum as a mixer with coke when I'm out, the standard much sweeter, lower alcohol content ones. You could also try it with iced tea, not that Lipton's made up stuff, knock it together yourself and add a shot of rum. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product.

While perfectly enjoyed neat, the complex flavours of Mount Gay rums blend exquisitely into cocktails. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. The distillery blends distillates coming off their copper coffey still and copper double pot still to make their core rums. While Black Barrel is crafted in the Signature Mount Gay style of blending copper column and double copper pot still distillates both aged in toasted oak barrels, Black Barrel boasts a second maturation in charred Bourbon casks, to deliver aromas of bold spice, toasted wood, oaky vanilla, caramel and candied fruits. Only the finest sugar cane molasses and pure water that's filtered through the coral heart of the island of Barbados are selected.Definitely now one of my favourite rums, it’s not too sweet, being nicely balanced and smooth drinking.

While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Mount Gay Black Barrel was actually featured in one of my older reviews (1 year and a half ago), also a “vs” between XO and BB, so it will be interesting to see how my palate evolved since. Released in celebration of the brand's 311-year history, Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum reinforces the craft, refinement, and unparalleled excellence at Mount Gay since 1703. Distillery Facts: Mount Gay was originally owned by John Sober - who inherited a small distillery at the top of Mount Gilboa in the St. We recommend you switch to using Microsoft Edge or another more modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Apple users only).I'll stick to whisky as I don't prefer the extra sweetness personally, but I'd recommend anyone to try this. Try Mount Gay in a traditional Caribbean cocktail such as the Original Rum Punch, or why not in a Daiquiri: 50ml Black Barrel, 25ml lime juice, 10ml sugar syrup - shaken over ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase. Rich warming notes of plum on the nose, as wells as sultanas, cracked black pepper and creamy vanilla from the bourbon barrel finish. Coriander, basil, pistachios, sweet cherries, red apples, grapefruit zest, vanilla, canned peaches, raspberries and marmalade.