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Mount Gay XO Extra Old rum

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

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Barbados | Aged | 40% ABV

Mount Gay Extra Old (often written "OX") is a blend of rums aged between 8 and 15 years in American bourbon barrels.

Mount Gay Distilleries is the oldest operating distillery in the Americas - producing rum in Barbados since 1703. It's original name was Mount Gilboa, and in 1801 renamed Mount Gay after the distillery's manager Sir John Gay Alleyne.

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747 Mount Gay XO Extra Old Ratings

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cK 🇨🇦 | 68 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Very versatile - is excellent on its own or with cola. A fantastic sipper that isn't too sweet. I find it of similar quality to Ron Zacapa 23 at almost half the price.

Dan 🇨🇦 | 20 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

A bit less sweet than a Zacapa Solera 23 or an El Dorado 15, for example, but still has notes of burnt caramel, and an earthy, balanced flavors. I prefer more sweetness, but if you like drier rums, this would be good choice.

Sam W 🇺🇸 | 6 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Mount gay was One of the first runs I tried long ago. I wanted to try the XO for some time so pulled the trigger and bought it.
Initially I was disappointed considering the $. I was expecting a sipper worthy deluge of mind blowing favors but what I got in reality was a lot of burn. But alas the investment was already paid. So after a little playing I think I found the perfect way to enjoy as an evening sipper. Pouring ahead of time and allowing the flavor so to warm with room.
The color in the glass is very pretty, a sparkling golden Amber tempts you.
The smell of caramalised sugar, butterscotch and vanilla greets your nose.
The taste warms your tongue immediately. A slight burn follows but is not of putting, followed in turn with sugar and velvety vanilla dancing on your tongue.

Hornet 🇩🇪 | 18 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

I prefer it mixed rather than poor. Then again, it is quite expensive for that.

Martino 🇧🇪 | 61 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Tres long et rond en bouche. Meilleur que le 1703. Assez fruité mais reste très equilibré.
Son caractère riche de chêne est équilibré à la perfection avec des notes de banane mûre et de pain grillé, suivis par la vanille, de la pâtisserie et épices chaudes.

HammerHead 🇳🇱 | 30 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Had it in a bar in Southampton. Nice rum, very fruity in the nose, though not overly complex. Quite a dry finish.

Erock 🇺🇸 | 11 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Nice bottle including official markings on bottle neck label. Can't totally say what I think yet. Stay tuned...

IGT 🇬🇧 | 20 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

It took me a few years to truly appreciate this rum. It really does measure up incredibly well, and it’s a great rum to give to whisky drinkers who can really appreciate it. I used to drink it with an ice cube but now tend to go for just a drop of water.

Atom 🇫🇷 | 15 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Toujours agréable grace ses notes fruités et sa persistance en bouche !

Toast 🇺🇸 | 39 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Finished out the evening in Toronto with this gem. Good flavor but nothing that would led me to seek it out again.




Brand Details

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

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