Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 1 70cl Rum
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Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 1
An exciting addition to the Mount Gay collection, and the first in what will become an annual series from the Barbados distillery. Here we have its first Single Estate rum! Produced from sugar cane grown solely on the Mount Gay estate in Barbados, and grown intentionally to make molasses for rum production, rather than for producing sugar, the 2023 edition comprises a blend of the 2016 and 2017 cane harvests. Fermented with a yeast strain unique to Mount Gay, the rum matured between six and seven years, before being bottled up at a satisfying 55% ABV.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Rich, dense layers of sweet molasses, sticky caramel, and crème brulée lead the way, with heaps of floral vanilla, and a touch of sugary funk and leather nestling beneath.
Palate
The palate boasts a superbly floral profile, with notes of honey and hibiscus, before big helpings of juicy guava and pear arrive. Leathery oak joins in time, with heaps of soft vanilla pod riding throughout.
Finish
A zesty touch of candied lemon joins a tickle of clove, with pink peppercorn creeping at the edges for the finish, while floral vanilla and buttery esters linger.
