Mount Gay Eclipse

Definitely not a sipping rum. Can add some depth and flavor to a mixed drink.

Surprisingly light on the nose, I had a hard time picking up much of anything. Some harshness on the pallat with a light vanilla after taste and some burn.

Comprato alle barbados in vacanza e l'ho trovato molto piacevole ricomprato in italia e devo dire buon gusto ma diverso

This is the rum that got me started. Love mixing with Diet Coke. Great way to introduce rum.

I want to rate this at a 6.5/10. It’s definitely good but lacking a bit. For a sipper it’s not anything I’d drink on a regular basis. As a mixed drink it’s pretty good. If you’re one that likes to taste your rums: the nose is a bit harsh but mellows out to sweet aromas of spice and sweetness. You get notes of spice and oak on the tongue along with a bit of alcohol burn. It’s a solid rum for your budget which definitely makes it more attractive.

I just recently got into rum and this is my favorite for under $20. It makes a fantastic strong rum & Coke that is somewhat vanilla-ish.

Simple, smooth, good price for a home 'rail' option for batch cocktails, or a base/mixer for the more overpowering rums in a cocktail.

When I study a distillers portfolio I usually go from the bottom upwards but for several reasons I first tried the XO, followed by the Black Barrel and ended here with their basic Eclipse. Operates at the same level as Cockspur's 5 star for about the same price. Basic barbadian rum without additives; little complexity and not great as a sipper but perfectly doable.

Vanilla, a lttle oak, spicy banana, smoke and maybe some pineapple, that is what I get. Not in the most refined form and not that entertaining, though I like the stronger pot still influence compared to Cockspur's basic rum. Especially in the 1L bottle the price is its strongest point; I would give it a 6.5 but add half a point for this quality at this pricepoint. But it is not great; just a well made but basic rum with a nice little pot still bite.

I will order this with no regrets when out for dinner. Makes a great Dark and Stormy and far outranks that swill that the majority of restaurants stock- Meyers. If they got both, grab the Mount Gay. If they only have Meyers, have an ice water instead.

Harsh compared to other runs of similar price. I would not drink on the rocks unless in a bind. Fairly harsh alcohol flavor. Good for mixing but not worth the price. Rated 3/10 because it is more expensive than better rums.