Mount Gay 1703 Master Select

Nosing
Raisens, cherry,old oak , honey

Tasting
Sour cherry , oak , tobacco , sweetness

43% ABV rum from Barbados. This is the top rum from one of the oldest distilleries in the world, Mount Gay (outside of their specials). A blend of rums aged 10-30 years in American oak barrels. It is said that 55 different casks were used for the blend. My version is from 2018.

Bottle: A deluxe flat bottle supplied in a nice case. Wooden cap with artificial cork.

Colour: Amber

Nose: Very intense, sweet and pleasant. It smells of vanilla, coconut, wood and a slight smokiness.

Flavour: Slightly sweet and smoky. It is very mild and does not burn on the palate at all. I could detect vanilla, spices (cloves, nutmeg), coconut, butterscotch, cocoa and a slight woodiness.

Finish: Quite long and slightly sweet.

Summary: This is a really excellent and smooth rum. It's kind of a smoother and more complex version of the Mount Gay XO rum. I'm not entirely sure the price difference between the two versions is entirely relevant, though. Nevertheless the Master Select is certainly better than the XO. I take half a point off for its current price.

Overall rating: 9 out of 10

Nejsem vůbec milovník suchých rumů, ale tento mne "dostal ".
Barvu má krásně jantarovou.
Voní a chutná výrazně zemitě po borovém dřevě, dále po bourbonu, karamelu, s dotekem vanilky.
Zpočátku se chuť jeví překvapivě alkoholická (43%), později se ale rozvine, stane se vyváženou, s jemnou nahořklostí, která zmizí.
Závěr má krásný, dlouhý, komplexní a dřevitý. Příjemně hřeje.
Je to skvělý, koňak připomínající, prémiový rum.
Doporučuji!

I bought a little bit expensive Mount Gay 1703 Master Select (2018; 03515/13830). Then I read about this rum and opened bottle. Strong coconut flavor. I detected the alcohol aroma. He disappointed me. I was expecting something mellow and smooth, and it isn't. Maybe I'm not ready for the English style yet?

Jedná se o blend rumů starých 10 - 30 let a míchá se až z 55 různých sudů po bourbonu.

Aroma: Sladce kořenité, třtinové, travnaté, trochu banány, působí svěže
Chuť: Působí sladce, cukrová šťáva, připomíná koňak
Dozvuk: Med, dubové dřevo, trochu bylinek
Sladkost: 1/3
Vzorek #22 z RumFest Praha 2020
Výrazný třtinový rum. Jakoby mix klasického Barbadosu a agricolu. Pochutnal jsem si.

Definitely one of the greats. Don't care what anybody else says here. The price is definitely worth it .

High quality spirit, almost perfect. Almost, because:
1. I sipped MG Master Select next to R. L. Seale's 10 yo. Both represent what's best in rum, BUT - Seale's twice cheaper (at least in my place). So, one point down;
2. I found MG Master Select slightly heavier in flavour than Seale's - it is not disadvantage of course, however at the moment Seale's is definitely the one I would buy again, if I had to choose. So, another point down, but this is entirely my personal preference.

Final rating: 8/10. Nevertheless, it is a true rum, bringing a wonderful experience when sipped.

Tried this alongside a number of other competitors in our rum tasting. This was the clear winner, a bit dry but very interesting flavor profile. Nice presentation with the bottle & box. For the price, however, I would recommend Mount Gay XO to most people.

I am a huge fan of Mount gay, in my opinion they absolutely set the bar for English style rum production. To be the 1703 Master Select is the epitome of their line. This is my go to for any occasion. A must have for any collection.

Pour this one in a Glencairn and let it sit for a while... then enjoy.

Molasses, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Caramel and Banana all take turns on the nose.

The palate is smooth and clean with burnt sugar and spice adding to the what was experienced on the nose.

Worth the price to be in your cabinet as a measuring stick.