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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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466 Mount Gay Eclipse Ratings

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Phil (BASIC) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 29 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

The best value on an average supermarket shelf. I enjoy straight up but with a mixer sets a very high bar. Great to keep in the cabinet!

Mike (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 25 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Of the rums you can find in a poorly stocked grocery store this is one of the better ones.

Peter Raymond (BASIC) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 9 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

This is a good utility Rum. I like it mixed with Ginger Ale and a slice of Lime.

Russell (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 25 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

So I am in the liquor store, looking over the poor selections of rums and some guy buzz's in front of me grabs a bottle of Monarch rum ,$ 7.95 , bottom shelf, so I say Hey for $4.00 dollars more you can get Cruzan made in the carribean, not in Hood River ,Oregon, here I'll even give you the $4, So he looks at me like I'm nuts rushes up to counter and leaves to go start a fire with the Monarch lighter fluid.

David (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 13 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

This is a great rum for mixing. However, I typically drink rum neat. So here is my description. It has a mild alcohol scent. Drinking it I notice at first a strong punch of alcohol, but it only lingers a few seconds from the finish. After the first few sips I barely notice the alcohol, and continue to enjoy the rum. At the finish I taste a light vanilla hint. The viscosity is light-bodied and thin. It has a golden-saffron color. Overall, smooth and enjoyable for the price. Usually the best choice at poorly stocked bars. Not the best rum, but certainly not the worst!

Nicoakr (BASIC) πŸ‡«πŸ‡· | 114 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Basic rum with a good balance of spices. Nose is a bit aggressive initially then get towards chocolate and vanilla aromas. Mouth is balanced, slightly oaky and aligned with the nose. Alcoholic tail..

Demno (BASIC) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 92 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

I love Mount Gay rums, I have the Old Cask 1703 (10/10), I have the XO (8/10) and this one I just bought while travelling and you can still enjoy sipping it... has a lot of flavors for the price and still no added sugar.

Its is a good rum... with Mount Gay you never are disappointed.

Wayne Upton (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 136 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

This rum is solid enough, and when I first started with rum, I thought it quite good. Until I tasted some other Bajan rums. Not to disrespect-- more to add context. It's good, but not great.

Fidotexas (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 2 ratings
Posted almost 3 years ago

George Washington said Barbados rum was best. Well he was right.

Cliff (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 8 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

This rum is meant for mixing and not to be sipped. Good for a rum and cola.

James (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 22 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

This isn't a bad sipping rum for those with a few dollars in your wallet. Has a bit of an alcohol bite at first but quickly burns off. Pretty good flavor and worth a return over some lower brands.




Brand Details

Company: Mount Gay
Name: Eclipse
ABV: 40%
Type: Gold
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown

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