BARBADOS RUM - MOUNT GAY - Very Old Rum - Black Barrel - 43%
Mount Gay is one of the oldest and most prestigious distilleries in the world, with distillation activities dating back to 1703, originally known as Mount Gilboa (Barbados). This legendary house owes its current name to Nicolas Sir John Gay Alleyne, a passionate and dedicated director whose influence was so significant that in 1852, upon his passing, the distillery was renamed Mount Gay in his honor. In 1855, it innovated by installing the first Savalle column, and by the end of the 19th century, it enhanced its production capabilities with three copper pot stills signed McMillian & Co. Then, in 1976, Mount Gay incorporated a stainless steel Coffey continuous column to optimize the production of its famous blended rums. Since 1942, the spirits have been marketed under the company Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd., a legal structure mandatory at the time, which joined the Rémy-Cointreau group in 1989. However, the Ward family remains the historic owner of the distillery since 1918, ensuring the continuity and authenticity of this emblematic institution. Even today, Mount Gay continues this tradition of excellence by working closely with its marketing company Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd.
This Mount Gay Black Barrel very old rum is a jewel of the Barbados islands, renowned for its rich, powerful, and deep style. It is made from spirits distilled both in traditional column stills and double retort pot stills, combining finesse and aromatic intensity. This exceptional rum has benefited from a refined double aging: first in ex-Tennessee Bourbon barrels, then a final maturation in heavily charred, almost carbonized ex-Bourbon barrels, giving this spirit its unique signature and evocative name "Black Barrel." This exclusive aging technique offers the rum intense notes of vanilla, woody spices, and a delicate smoky character, making this Black Barrel rum a must-have for connoisseurs and lovers of exceptional rums.
Available exclusively at Clos des Spiritueux, specialized in the selection of rare and prestigious rums, this Mount Gay Black Barrel is an invitation to travel to the heart of Caribbean tradition, perfect for refined tasting or a memorable sensory experience.
