Appearance: Brilliant amber-brown, clear, luminescent
Nose:
The predominant aroma is the rich, mellow, oak character which is in perfect balance with the sweet, fuity notes and light banana-type aroma of a well matured double distilled rum.
Light, burnt-wood character
Subtle sugar cane note
Palate:
Light-bodied;
Excellent level of well-digested wood character which harmonizes well with the aroma.
Exceedingly smooth.
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 92 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Finalist. Deep and generous aroma of brown sugar and baking spices (vanilla, nutmeg) impresses; taste profile features vanilla, dark chocolate and honey; delicious. (Mar 2011)
Wine Enthusiast 90 points - The initial aroma includes scents of treacle, spice and flower garden; further aeration brings out aromas of black pepper, cola nut, dried red fruit, and molasses. The palate entry is long and toffee-like; at midpalate honeyed, apple butter-like, and creamy flavors add zesty spice to the aftertaste. (Dec 2005)
This is Mount Gay’s premium offer, and we believe that it is the finest rum in the world. Extra Old is the recipient of several Gold and Grand Gold awards from well-respected International Quality and Spirits competitions. In 2001, Extra Old was awarded its fifth Grand Gold at the Monde Selection in Brussels. The brand was also awarded a trophy (the highest award possible) at the 2001 International Spirits Challenge in London.
Mount Gay Rum Extra Old Barbados Rum is a skilful blend of the finest old spirits, carefully selected from our aged reserves. It is the result of hundreds of years of respecting the time-honoured traditions of rum production. Once sipped and savoured, the connoisseur experiences the warmth of a well-rounded, exceedingly smooth, light bodied spirit; possessing such finesse as only time can bring.
