Mount Gay Black Barrel

Enjoyed at the Distillery after taking the tour as part of the premium rum experience. They gave you an unaged blend and then you got to taste the aged product. Pretty interesting concept to distinguish the impact of the barrel and aging.

Pepper and Caramel on the nose. The char is present, with vanilla and banana and coconuts on the palate. Lingers and had has depth to it.

was gifted this on my 60th and so appreciative. I enjoyed going back to this bottle time and time again on those one drink evenings to put the day to a perfect conclusion.

Aged in Bourbon and Oak barrels, resulting in a strong but discreet wood flavor. Some notes of vanilla, nuts, caramel and dark fruits. I enjoyed every sip.

A little smoother and with a little more flavor than Eclipse

The black barrel definitely adds a layer of smoke / wood flavor and reduces the harsh alcoholic taste that young rums have, good for a dirty mojito or compliment to piña colada.

Very good tasting rum with a heavy aftertaste. One of my favorites.

Pure unadulterated bajan rum. Bourbon drinkers rejoice! At 96 proof it's hot, like a good bottled in bond. I can appreciate that burn! Butter, banana, oak, tobacco, citrus. It's Mt. Gay eclipse bigger brother. Reviews on this are polarized. I can understand why. Bourbon drinkers will love it.

It's somewhat on the sweeter side and it does burn a bit more, but I don't mind either.

Whiskey, whiskey and more whiskey. This rum has some classical rum notes, like sweetness and fruits, but to me it is half whiskey. It's not bad per say, just not one generally is looking for.

If one needs a stepping stone from whiskey to rum, I'd recommend it. Otherwise I'd buy a bottle of whiskey or a different bottle of rum.

Smooth mouth feel with slightly harsh burn in the throat that continues into the finish. Heavy charred oak flavors with a nuance of carmel. Perfectly unsweet! Long peppery finish which ties in well with the other flavors. Overall it's not a complex flavor bomb, but the dryness and peppery finish pushes it to a 7 from me.