Mount Gay Extra Old

Product Description
This is a rum that is aged at least 17 years and has the classic rum aromas and flavours. It is best served straight, with or without ice / water. But if you want to make a great cocktail this rum would be a fine addition, without breaking the bank.

Label Text
The World's Finest Rum: Mount Gay Extra Old Rum is carefully crafted by the Master Blender. He patiently blends the finest oak aged single distilled rum, and special Mount Gay double distilled rum from the centuries old copper pot still. He blends the rums to a unique, smooth taste with a wonderful complexity, and a bouquet full of maturity, The recipient of several Gold and Grand Gold awards, this skillful blend of the finest aged spirit is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, with a splash of soda or a variety of traditional mixers.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Dark golden brown

Aroma:
Smooth with sweet molasses and oak aromas

Palate:
Smooth with a little bit of alcohol warmth, which you expect in a rum. Characteristic rum flavour with some vanilla, spice and nice toasted oak flavours. Not as sweet as you would think based on the nose. A warm clean finish with some pepper, lingering oak and a subtle sweetness.

Notes:
The Mount Gay Extra Old is definitely a sipping rum with subtle flavours. In terms of sweetness it falls between the Flora De Cana 7 and the Havana Club 7. The nose is very good and the flavour is subtle, so a rum and Coke is probably not a good idea.

Serving Suggestions :
Cocktails such as a classic Mai Tai or other Tiki drink.

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