Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa 2017
For curious explorers ready for something different from classic Mount Gay. A 55% pot still, unsweetened Barbados rum with lively fruit, caramel and young wood, often compared to Rockley or Jamaican-style profiles. Frequently praised for its complex, slightly funky twist and well‑integrated alcohol, but widely considered overpriced for the age and quality, making it a “try before you buy a full bottle” candidate for many RumX members.
- Complex pot still profile
- Great alcohol integration
- Distinctive Mount Gay style
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Complex, funky twist on classic Mount Gay For curious explorers ready for something different from classic Mount Gay. A 55% pot still, unsweetened Barbados rum with lively fruit, caramel and young wood, often compared to Rockley or Jamaican-style profiles. Frequently praised for its complex, slightly funky twist and well‑integrated alcohol, but widely considered overpriced for the age and quality, making it a “try before you buy a full bottle” candidate for many RumX members.
Enthusiasts who enjoy dry, complex pot still rums with a slightly funky, fruity-woody profile and want to explore Mount Gay beyond the classic, sweeter column-still blends.
Beginners, value-focused buyers, or those expecting soft, sweet Mount Gay signatures; the 55% ABV intensity, youth and price can feel demanding or underwhelming for the cost.
How is Mount Gay Single Estate Series Release 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa 2017 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.3 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Joachim Guger
Ein Sample vom Rumfestival 20.09.2024 Intensive Lack- und Lösungsmittelnoten. Mount Gay ist im Hintergrund gut erkennbar - Bananenbrot, Vanille, Keks, Karamell und Früchte. Nach einer Weile kommen tropische Früchte, vor allem Mango, zum Vorschein. Schöne, komplexe Würze. Eine tolle Nase, sehr komplex und interessant. Im Mund sehr ölig, schönes Gefühl. Karamell, Trockenfrüchte und sehr würzig. Tolle Trinkstärke. Prickelnde Zitrusfrüchte und wärmende Würze im Abgang. Sauguter Mount Gay mit Ecken und Kanten. Handwerklich toll gemacht. Davon war ich sehr positiv überrascht.😀
Review by BBBB02
Tastes like cough syrup… first mount hay I didn’t like (like really really really didn’t like) I hope it stays an exception ;)
Review by Jules Selected Spirits
Out of the box dry nice taste price?
Review by Serge
Good, fruity and herbaceous aroma but still a little young in my opinion. With a little more ageing and melting I can imagine it very well. I wouldn't have guessed Barbados or MG blind, I don't think.
Review by cigares
Rum and chocolate tasting by Rum Club Switzerland. A first nose of almost pure varnish, but immediately the fruit takes over, tropical fruit and yellow fruit (acerola and pear), young wood. The palate is surprisingly smooth and balanced after the varnish nose. Fruit expresses itself freely, supported by light wood. The finish is moderately long but balanced and fruity, with esters expressing themselves with restraint on the finish. A fine rum, expressive and well-balanced, making it very drinkable.
Review by Richard Krupa
Prevazuje drevo, hrejivost, vyrazny a dlouhotrvajici prijemny zaver. Chut je zajimavejsi nez klasicka vune.
Review by Righrum
One of the highlight of wlp 2023, it was simply amazing and really expressive of what mount gay can produce. The nose was a bit thin but yet tasty, really similar to the magnum series mount gay I love. The price tag, unfortunately, is too high for the quality delivere
Review by Balu
The taste is not reminiscent of Mount Gay, nice flavor, but it is very spicy
Review by Kieron Wood
Tasted at UK rumfest 2024
Review by Henry Davies
I was excited to try this one. Really excellent nose, pot still distillate, guava and sugar, a cracking nose. The mouth is a little less refined, pot still notes, some honey and walnut, which builds into intense spice. Finish is dry and moorish, more reminiscent of some of the Habitation Velier MG bottlings, again spice and some balanced dry baking spices. It feels a bit brash and young, less caramel and classic Mount Gay notes. Overall good but not excellent so excited to see what is to come
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
05.04.2024 Mount Gay Extreme Rare online tasting mit Dirk. Retasting this and still think the price to quality is off. A good rum but just a price tag out of this world. Nose Wood, light roasted, earthy, light sugarcane, light nutts, fruity, pineapple. Palate Round, warm, wood, light roasted, fruity, dried fruit, light chocolate, faint salt, dry. Finish Medium long, roasted wood, dried fruit, light chocolate, light salt, dry. A new expression that stands out. Needs to rest for a good while to be truly enjoyed, --------------------------- #4343 21.10.2023 Whisky Live 2023
Review by Antoine Asaro
Blind I would’ve say Rockley 2000 for sure, very close profile. Great stuff but still too young to be more than great
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Un nez fabuleux sur du caramel, de la réglisse, mais aussi beaucoup de fruits (notamment de l’orange, de la mangue et des fruits jaunes). Une super bouche, avec beaucoup de fruits et d’épices, avec de l’anis et un vernis s’ajoutant. Très très belle bouteille. Par contre ne vaut pas son prix : 400€ pour un 6 ans (probablement adressée à une clientèle aisée). Une note un peu plus basse considérant cela.
Review by TheJackDrop
Mount gay Bn-Qa 55 Nez olives et fruits Une petite fumée en plus, on a quitté Mount gay ! Une pointe de safran ? Avec du citron. Du tabac et du caramel ? Je suis perdu ! C’est fou. Bouche ronde, confite, abricot sèches, fruits rouges, un peu de pomme ? Super fruité mais bien épais. Fin épicée assez marquée. 8.6 ?!
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About the Mount Gay distillery
The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,885 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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