Mount Gay Black Barrel

This rum is decent, although it didn't seem to have much sweetness, and reminded me more of a bourbon than a rum.

On opening there was a nice nose with a little astringency in the background. Sampling I found the barrel burn smokiness initially a little strong starting to overpower the other rum flavours. At the back end the bourbon flavours from the barrel came through surprising strongly and lasted quite a while. If you dont like bourbon perhaps take this off your list. Rum was perhaps a little underdeveloped (I dont see an age statement) but this is a nice drop and Ill keep a bottle handy for some variety in the cabinet

Very heavy and a bit harsh at times. However, it does have some wonderful flavors and a nice warm aftertaste.

Pas de sucre, du fût de bourbon, une petite exploitation... On est sur quelque chose de bon, franc, boisé. J'aime !

For me a rum should be at least a bit sweet. That's not the case at all with this one. For a price more than Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva or Presidente Marti 15 this was really a bummer. Maybe bourbon or ordinary whisky drinkers will like this.

È secco, forte, non particolarmente morbido ma buono e non annoia come il legnoso XO.

Woody, sweet rum. I drunk a few last night and really enjoyed it!

This is the latest one in my collection yet. It's very tasteful although the taste is strong. For someone who like Pyrat and Don Papa (very flavoured rums) just like me this is something completely different. But I'm getting used to the taste quickly.

I review this about a year after finishing it on holiday. If the XO is available then spend the extra money! This isn't really close and is only verging on being an acceptable sipper. It's by no means bad, but its is very much a reserve rum that will keep you going if nothing better is available.

Black barrel element is surely strong and because of it this really reminds me of a moderate whisky. Someone might like it, but next time I will be in the mood for whisky, I will buy whisky.