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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.

6.3/10
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Tasty, but not quite great
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466 Mount Gay Eclipse Ratings

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alby 🇺🇸 | 7 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Nice rum if you fancy something dependable, but it is not going to rock your world

Bob 🇺🇸 | 74 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I was introduced to this when I was younger from my uncle who used to take surf trips to Barbados. He recommended I try it with ginger ale and a lime which soon after became my favorite drink. Years later still a great sweetness to this rum and I prefer to mix it rather than drink it neat or on the rocks. Good value and better than any white, gold, or spiced generic rum like Captain Morgan or Bacardi.

Kim 🇦🇺 | 53 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

This is an excellent Rum for mixing. At about the same price mark the Appletons (VX Or Signature) and the Havana Club especial have more bolder more monoculture flavours but this has a bit more variety and presents very differently depending on what you last ate . Depending on the circumstances sometimes I can taste coconut in this, vanilla and baking spices. One of the better cheaper rums , excellent value for money or bang for your buck.

Romo 🇸🇰 | 29 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Not the best one, but not a bad choice. Cheaper one and not a bad taste

Axel 🇩🇪 | 90 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Not my favourite.
Maybe good for mixing with coke, but even for mixing, there are better alternatives

Gungun 🇸🇪 | 33 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Nej den duger inte som avec.
Dock passar den mycket bra att blanda drink på. Då är den faktiskt perfekt! Bättre än många andra!
Den är alltså svår att sätta betyg på. 3:a som avec och 7:a till drink, så det får bli en 5:a.

Troy Dan 🇦🇺 | 2 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Nice for mixing. Enjoy the flavor. Not as smooth as some but still pleasant after taste

Philippe Roy 🇨🇦 | 32 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

This rum is made to be enjoyed in a dark soda. It is a good rum to share at family party since everybody will like. Nobody will adore it but nobody will hate it at the same time

Nathan 🇬🇧 | 35 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

I think I've outgrown this one. Used to rave about it but now I notice more the sharpness and its inability to sip on the rocks. Doesn't stop me from buying it though, still a good rum for the price if you're in the mood for rum and coke. I was getting quite a strong smell of alcohol the the other day while I still had some left. Opted for the Havana 7 instead (as per my last review)
I'm looking forward to trying the older Mount Gays, being the oldest rum name recorded in history and one of my first I'll always have a soft spot for MG.
I'm giving this a 6.5 but don't know how you do that with the "rate bottles" above ^^.
Cheers.

LTW288 🇺🇸 | 19 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

This smells like rum tastes like rum and it's is pritty good. When you think of pirates and the Caribbean or the royal navy this is what it tastes like. This is some good stuff.

B.P.O. 🇳🇱 | 55 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

As a Sailor, I am partial to Mount Gay. For me it is a drink that should reside in every bar and rum owners bar.
Is it the best rum. No not by far! But for me it is a "standard", something by which you can judge and rate other rums by.
At first your nose will pick up a soft floral bouquet, then hit by spices. I find the taste rather smooth to start with then eclipsed by spice and flavor.




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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