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Mount Gay Eclipse rum

Mount Gay Eclipse

Barbados | Gold | 40% ABV

Mount Gay Eclipse rum is produced from molasses that is double distilled and aged up to 2 years in white Kentucky oak ex bourbon barrels.

Mount Gay is the oldest existing rum brand in the world, with it's oldest surviving deed being from 1703. The company developed the use of traditional double copper pot stills, a process that has been in continuous use by Mount Gay ever since its founding. The company's namesake Sir John Gay Alleyne was a good friend of John Sober who purchased the then Mount Gilboa distilleries in 1747.

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Tasty, but not quite great
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Bill Rogers πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 33 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

This was the rum that got me drinking darker rum. Not the best but a good mixing rum and can be used on the rocks when not being picky. Good mixer with a lot of sugar.

"Samuel Brunello" πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 83 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Nose - Brown sugar, caramel, and ethanol.
Palate - Caramel, custard, and ethanol.
Finish - Molasses and...ethanol.
I think this one crosses the line from being brash to being abrasive. In terms of flavor and aroma, there's nothing bad aside from the strong alcohol presence, but there isn't anything particularly good. And that's pretty much the same for the rum as a whole: it's definitely not bad, but it isn't really good either. You certainly do worse, but you could do a lot better too.

Olivier πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ | 21 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Rhum bon mais pour commencer une dégustation ou pour faire de TRÈS bon cocktails.

Drew Dyer πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 16 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

If I am making rum punch it has this in it, not smooth enough for sipping but with fruit juices it's perfect

Frank van Rossum πŸ‡³πŸ‡± | 16 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Een erg lekker rummetje om te mixen niet te scherp en niet te zoet. Een aanrader

Pauf πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 10 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I was introduced to MGE at a sailing regatta they sponsored. It was a solid choice then and now 20 years later. Right on the line between cocktails and sipping. Try it on a rock with a splash of H2O and a small squeeze of lime.

Nozza πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 2 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Same price as Morgans at my supermarket. Pleasantly surprised how good it is. Not much to say other than an absolute classic strong rum flavour. Pretty hot stuff on the throat. Ideal for a rum and coke that tastes of rum.

Celia Miner πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 30 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Floral on the nose, but is a bit bitter at the end.

Martin πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° | 41 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

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David πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί | 3 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Eclipse is my favourite "everyday tum". Not too pricey, very good quality, value for money. Pretty good in a scratch Mai Tai.

DiNiko πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· | 41 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Decent alternative mixer to add some character in your favourite rum cocktail. In that case I even dare adding a plus next to 5...(+)
Sipping it straight, preferably not to be considered as a premium choice.




Brand Details

Name: Eclipse
ABV: 40%
Type: Mount Gay
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: Yes

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