...
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.
Sort by: Popularity | Newest | Oldest | Rating
Posted
over 3 years ago
Barbados. 8-15 years in bourbon barrels. This is what I want in a rum. Noticeable but not overpowering sweetness. Bourbon notes are clear - flavors more toffee/caramel than banana/coconut. Looking forward to trying 1703.
Posted
over 3 years ago
If you enjoy Mount Gay, you'll love this rum.
Sweet but without being sickly. Normally with good rums I'd say don't mix, but for this a Dark'N'Stormy is the way to go.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Rum how itβs done. A livener as my dear departed Gran would say. Canβt think of anything better to drown my sorrows on or lift me up!
Posted
over 3 years ago
Mooi van kleur, fruitig, en zoet van geur.
Smaak is vol, met een pitje
Posted
over 3 years ago
Another good one from Barbados, really tasty and complex, two drops of water will defeat the esthers and open the spirit of this nice sipping rum
Posted
over 3 years ago
A little bit pepperery without any burn not sweet but not completely lacking a brown sugar element not bad for 90 aud a bottle
Posted
over 3 years ago
I really enjoyed this bottle which I got for around β¬64 on Amazon great colour to it good flavours and a delicious aroma. Not quite up there with other XO's such as the Zacapa XO but at the price its very affordable.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Notes of creme brulee, molasses, spiced oak, caramel, maybe some sherry. Has a bite at 43% ABV but it becomes smoother after letting it breath for 30 minutes or adding an ice cube.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Love the XO Extra old Reserve Cask Rum by Allan Smith
This product brought more people to Mount Gay Brand Due to the Honesty of the Product a super Rum for a great price. Β£28 UK Then Ask yourself what on earth were they Mount Gay thinking They the Marketing department Double the price Β£59 UK Now Same 43% The new product is fine ! But it's not twice as Good by any means and this has Put me right off the Brand as they are treating us a fools . Bring the old one back and charge Us Β£30 and we will return and buy . I can buy 6 rum's off the Island in the UK for Β£30 and under that beat the New mount Gay XO hands down for half the price !!
I own a bottles and only rate what I have bought
Posted
over 3 years ago
Nice warm oaky flavour but bit too sharp and alcohol bit too present
×
This rum have been described by many as the perfect start for a newbies journey into rum. I have never tried it before, but wanted to see if this statement rings true.
Nose: Orange, prunes, oak, chocolate and vanilla
Taste: Sugar cane, honey, oak, molasses and a small hint of ripe banana hiding in the back
Overall: I must admit that the statement rings true, that this is a great rum for people, who want to begin their rum journey. Especially people who come from other spirits will find pleasure in this one as it is not overly sweet. However if you are completely new to spirits it might be a little harsh and bottles like Plantation XO and Zacapa 23 might be more up your alley, but none the less a great starter rum.