Mount gay rum eclipse review

Sharp and intense but always balanced, it’s an immediately engaging expression of a cleaner, leaner style of rum, with no funky hogo at all in evidence. I get a distinct classic bubblegum aroma on the nose— something I've found in other young-ish Bajan rums. Age: NAS. This release from the oldest continuously-operating rum distillery originally caught my eye when I saw the announcement Instagram post.

I’m always interested in the recipes recommended by the distilleries, and I found this simple recipe for The Original Rum Punch intriguing. Time in glass offers significant benefit to the rum, coaxing out layers of coconut and ample vanilla, offering a rich and enveloping aromatic profile that doesn’t belie its significant abv.

Help Center English (US) Using Facebook Login, Recovery and Security Login and Password Account Recovery. A well-made molasses-based rum. That’s what Mount Gay has delivered with its new Eclipse Navy. Sign me up. Mount Gay Eclipse rum - rated # of rums: see reviews, photos, other Mount Gay rums, and similar Gold rums from Barbados. An expression of Mount Gay Eclipse at a higher proof and low price point?

I’m always interested in the recipes recommended by the distilleries, and I found this simple recipe for The Original Rum Punch intriguing. The finish is smooth, soft and very drinkable. It was created to celebrate the connection between Mount Gay and sailing. Mobile Browser Help Facebook Lite App Help Note: You must be at least 13 years old to create a Facebook account. Review: Mount Gay Rum - Eclipse Navy Strength and Master Blender Selection – Coffey Still - Barbados' Mount Gay has recently graced us with two new expressions of its rums, one for (relatively) mass consumption, the other extremely limited.

As Mount Gay Eclipse is the entry-level rum in their offerings, I was looking forward to mixing it in some tasty cocktails. As Mount Gay Eclipse is the entry-level rum in their offerings, I was looking forward to mixing it in some tasty cocktails. Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength is a mere $10 more than the company's flagship, but represents a huge flavor upgrade. All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind.

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Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from samples. The palate entry is slightly smoky and. The historic Navy Strength used in the US was Despite feeling a bit ambivalent towards the original expression, Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength is a solid rum. In defense of the classification, I'll leave you with the curious justification from Trudiann on the Mount Gay website:.

The palate leads with vanilla, develops with smooth almond butter, and closes out with bitter dark chocolate and a black pepper note, which carries into the finish. The nosing passes find soft sugary/molasses smells and aromas of marshmallow, almond paste and light toffee. It's a cool product to introduce to the Mount Gay lineup, and it would be cool to see other "what if? The label "navy strength" and the proof point may invite some scrutiny as far as proper labeling of navy strength per historical sources; honestly, I don't care too much to get into the nitty-gritty, and will leave the discourse to those steeped in history and chemistry.

How about a light-to-moderately aged expression, but with the strength to stand up in rum-forward tiki drinks or classic cocktails? Facebook is not available on this browser To continue using Facebook, get one of the browsers below. Brand: Mount Gay. Origin: Mount Gay , St. Lucy, Barbados. This is a molasses-based blend of rums produced by Mount Gay's double retort pot stills and traditional Coffey column still at their facility in St.

While there is no age statement on the bottle, Navy Strength is aged years , and contains a slightly higher ratio of older pot still distillate than the standard expression. — P.P. What Is Blind Tasting?