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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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Marty 🇺🇸 | 102 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

This is not anything special. I would not turn away a free drink handed to me, but if I was buying - I would pick something else. Not bad by any means, but not quite great.

Christopher 🇨🇦 | 18 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Nothing too crazy or special, just a good basic simple rum.

LSURumGuy 🇺🇸 | 2 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

For $20, you'd be hard pressed to find a better rum. Very smoothe! A tad on the sweet side with very prevalent molasses/burnt sugar notes, but not too sweet. I really enjoy this one.

KristofB 🇧🇪 | 32 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

But by that all is said, it was not bad at all, but also not great. A true avarage rum.

John Allen 🇺🇸 | 5 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Exactly what I look for in a great rum to mix. I don't generally drink rum straight so this really works for me. Good rum nose, with hints of vanilla but can seem harsh by itself. Makes a great monitor or rum punch...

piratejabez 🇺🇸 | 322 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Used to be my my go-to rum. Almost always mixed. A good value rum that drinks smoothly with minimal harsh ethanol aroma. Not too much character, either, but doesn't let you down. Nice and dry, and having no additives is a huge plus.

Ramon 🇺🇸 | 85 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

I have been searching for rum with a traditional flavour that goes back to the beginnings. This may be the oldest known brand and the flavour is smooth and right down the middle as sweetness vs edginess goes. This makes sense as some suggest Eclipse is the benchmark by which rums are compared.
To have such a history it seems a bit plain and may have a bit too much influence from the bourbon barrels it is aged in. Good tasting straight with a nice finish a little heat and a nice aftertaste.

Tommy T 🇺🇸 | 5 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Light body, good taste both warm and chilled. Not a bad option for under $20.

Howie 🇺🇸 | 5 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

I generally drink it over ice with a splash of water, but a good choice for mixed drinks too. One of the best in it's price range and worth the few dollars more than some lesser runs.

Graham 🇨🇦 | 10 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

As the title would suggest this is my baseline for all rums. This was the first rum I found when I switched from drinking spiced rum to non-spiced. It has what I feel are subtle notes and nothing extravagant jumps out at you. I would recommend this rum to anyone who is new to rum drinking and should be a staple in anyone's liquor cabinet.

Rum-Schnacker 🇩🇪 | 131 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

dry rum. molasses.
this drop isnt the best to drink neat. you can, but you don´t have to.
typical barbados in the basics, but way too hard. better mix this with coke or juice.
then it´s great!




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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