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Most people land in the same place: this is a mixer first, a sipper second. Expect vanilla, caramel and light oak, with a young, slightly hot edge — a few reviewers call it thin or "charmless supermarket rum." But plenty keep a bottle around as their "bar staple," and it shines in a daiquiri, sour, or rum and cola. Just don't expect much depth neat.
The community says- Great in cocktails
- Keep in mind: Thin body
- Keep in mind: Alcoholic edge neat
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How does Mount Gay Eclipse taste?
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Light young Bajan, best in the mix Loved as a cheap, easy mixer for daiquiris and cola; most agree it's too light and alcoholic to sip seriously. A few enjoy it neat, but it splits the room.
Aroma profilePeople who want a cheap, easy cocktail base
Anyone chasing a rich, characterful sipper
Style & occasion: Mature & oakyCocktails & mixingSipping neat
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Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after mature, oaky rums for cocktails.
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What does the community say?
197 community reviews
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Review by Nackter Walter
Most helpful positive review
Mild smoky note, light rum without strong impressions. Soft finish. Very affordable price. Value-for-money rum.
Review by Leo Krüper
Most helpful critical review
Neutral alcohol with rum notes. Suitable for cola, but there are better ones. Characterless supermarket rum.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is one of the rums I have probably had the most of over time. A rum developed in 1911 and used in many mixers, which is where i learned about it in my teens way back. Not a super good sipper when you're used to the better Barbadian rums, but a very good choice in mixers. Have many memories both good and bad about this rum 🤣 Many a hangover have been traced back to this particular rum.
Review by Gregor
JoA beautiful base distillate. Has something of pastry with light fruity notes. But not yet harmonious. I'm used to better from English distilleries. Good value for money. Very good for mixing.
Review by Vincent D
Entry-level from Mount Gay. You find the distillery markers but rather blended and discreet. No major interest. But not unpleasant either. Could be nice in a cocktail I imagine. Correct.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
The nose is a bit sharp but past that there are some pleasant floral notes along with some generic wood, vanilla stuff. The palate is quite sweet but light in other notes. More vanilla and oak from the nose. A touch of smoke and ginger on the finish though it doesn't hang around for long. It's not unpleasant and you can see how with a bit more time this will become something like Mount Gay Black Barrel. It's not there yet though. Too much young, industrial tasting column still lightness going on. Cheap though.
Review by abaker-rum
The nose is the best part of this rum. It is light to medium in intensity, but has a nice array of caramel, banana, vanilla, and coconut. The taste and finish fall very flat for me. The taste is simple with a short finish
Review by Trinkfluencer
With drops of water or meltwater comes through a lot of sweetness, which I can not taste pure out so. Even too sweet.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Wouldn't have been on my shortlist for a rum to drink neat, but due to a lack of cheaper alternatives, it turned out to be this one at the airport. Definitely better than expected, but not particularly interesting.
Review by Gil Firth
Well this is ok. Pretty mild. Other stuff from Barbados are better for beginners. Its ok. טעימה ובכן. אין הרבה שאני יכול להוסיף שזה מגיע למאונט גאי. אחרי כמה חביות בודדות של המזקקה הזו אני בהחלט חושב שהפוטנציאל גבוה מאוד. רום קליל. בהיר. דבשי. אבל הביטוי חלש בכל פרמטר מול מקביליו הברבדוסים.
Review by Werner10
Trying this one after the Plantation Grande Reserve. I like this one more, it's a lot less sweet and the 43% abv is also a nice upgrade. This one could be nice for whisky drinkers that want to try a rum for a change.
Review by Jack M
My absolute classic and how I got into rum (after mis-fires with the spiced rums you invariably start with). Can’t believe it has taken me this long to record a tasting. On the nose it has caramel, vanilla, nutmeg and raisins. On the palate - similar to nose but wood comes through. Finish - the wood takes over. It isn’t fantastic but it is superbly priced and makes a great rum and Pepsi max, so I’ll keep coming back to this.
Review by akkisz
a really nice smooth rum with vanilla and caramel as well as some fruit, coconut etc. good for mixing or long drinks. for me it's not sharp but a bit low in alcohol. usable, nice and smooth. mount gay quality. the high proof is better.
Review by Rum Runner Labs - Will
Pretty harsh ethyl note on the nose. Sweet (almost cloying) and a little abrasive on the palate. A little vanilla. Very thin body. Short finish. Tasted alongside Barbancourt 8 year
Review by Business Liner Ralf
Today at the bar times approved to test. Had promised me more of it, because it was advertised in the stores so. Pleasantly light in taste, but me too alcoholic both in smell and taste!
Review by Stan Hardy
I love Mount Gay. Classic cheap Barbados rum. Perfect for mixing.
Review by DutchRumPirate
Good for in the mix.
Review by John Ebanks
Really nice sipping rum
Review by Mark Leggett
Aromas of caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and dried fruit. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, spices and hints of tobacco. Smooth, good flavor very enjoyable.
Review by Coffee Guy
I got two different impressions: Shortly after I first opened the bottle - Nose: vanilla cask notes, Taste: fine and alcoholic. Yesterday: Nose and taste - fine vanilla and coconut. I'm totally thrilled. The color in the bottle has, in my opinion, darkened over time. (Note: I noticed the coconut note after I had previously drunk a Planteray Grande Reserve)
Review by Krogulczyk
Pretty smooth when it comes to drinking. Sometimes gets harsh in taste. Its not bad but not good either. Acceptable quality
Review by Onkel_Ig
Pleasant nose. Overripe banana, wood, butterscotch. Clear alcoholic notes. Taste rather strict, alcoholic, woody. I love Mount Gay and the XO, but the Eclipse doesn't really blow me away. I really expected more. Certainly usable as a cocktail mixer, for drinking neat better the XO. Shame.
Review by Alek ZD
Like many rums, it is very good as a mixer. By itself, it is better than some, but certainly not the best out there. Mount Gay makes pricier, but superior rums. If you're looking for a low-cost dark rum mixer with more personality than Bacardi or Captain Morgan, Mount Gay Eclipse is a decent option.
Review by Michael 84
Nice rum that doesn't overwhelm - ideal for mixing or a cozy evening. Well-integrated alcohol with lovely coconut and vanilla notes.
Review by Daniel
Very thin vanilla, wood and minimal fruit notes.Biting attack, slightly fruity and wood notes can be heard.Long, warm slightly bitter finish.In total, you notice the short storage time. Little character.
Review by PiotrP
Delicate but quite pleasant scent. Taste quite flat, nothing surprising. Quite strong alcohol taste for 40%.
Review by GriffRaff
Pleasant as a mixer, easy drinker and crowd pleaser
Review by Oskar Lango
Priced at up to £80, the best rum for cocktails
Review by Mike S.
Very good with cola
Review by D.B.
Very good for mixing.. less so neat.
Review by Léo Fritz
Vanille et bañane facile a boire
Review by TheCelticRumFan
Nose: Not the most interesting. It has a very faint vanilla note and light ethanol. Ever so slight fruity scent, but difficult to discern. Mouth: Very light heat and flavour, but a nice sweet fruitiness comes through and more of that vanilla note. Finish: Not much heat but the flavour lasts for a medium finish. Not very exciting but actually quite tasty in its light complexity.
Review by Bäkes
I only prefer this rum with cola. To me, this rum is too thin, if you can put it that way. Similar to the Barcelona Gran Anejo. But with cola, still better than the usual suspects like Bacardi, Captain Morgan, or the like.
Review by Shinji Mievis
A simple yet pleasing representation of a young Bajan rum. Typical notes that are present are warm baking spices, vanilla and a hint of coconut. Suprisingly well balanced on the nose and palate for such an accesible spirit.
Review by jazz8751
Good mixing rum. Easy to drink. Notes of fresh vanilla, ripe banana, almond, caramel, and dark chocolate with a subtle oak finish.
Review by Anonymous
My go too everyday rum Great with ice and a mixer Not elegant but always an easy drink Great for the beginner
Review by Anthony D3
Might be passable in a mixed drink, but definitely not a sipper.
Review by Goodoboy30
This is really good neat. Sweet. It's also good as a mixer. Really enjoyed this one.
Review by Jakob Deiner
Very pleasant neat, fruitier than the smell, light woody notes and minimally smoky. Drinks: - Neat: 4/5 - Rum Cola: 3/5 - Rum Mule: 3/5
Review by Randall Holbrook
My bar staple rum
Review by Jo Hoo
20.06.2026, Flensburg: a digestible entry-level rum... but not at 32°C outside temperature 😉
Review by Markus Schmidt
I find it great in punch and also for mixing. Especially for the price.
Review by Émile Shevek
It makes itself known shyly, but underneath it has its positive side
Review by MarkD
Loses presence with coke. Not for sipping.
Review by jayelle
Descent enough with soda water. Also a nice mixer.
Review by Mathieu Visiere
Good first impression after the first tasting, slightly sweet caramelized taste. The finish holds a little, but ultimately the alcohol takes over during the second tasting and the flavors gradually disappear. Good value for money nonetheless.
Review by JonasTh
Drunk in a Daiquiry. Was tasty. Not too sweet. Drinks away very easily though = dangerous cocktail
Review by Imagol Ronmantico
First rum with ginger ale, tastes more like alcohol.
Review by David J M
Love this rum as the base for daiquiri or sours, the little brother/sister to the Black Barrel and XO.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›This has perhaps an extra edge of bitterness in the after taste. It's not for me I'm afraid. Very unlikely I will be buying another bottle. If you like Eclipse then by all means give it a go.....
Mount Gay Eclipse at live auctions
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474 bottles logged by 424 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 82 emptied.
What does Mount Gay Eclipse cost?
Community paid 17–29 €.
Current best price: 19.41 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 22 €. Price history with 9 auction results in RX+ ›
+47 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
474 purchased · 220 tasted · 81 wishlist · as of
Details about Mount Gay Eclipse
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, distilled by Mount Gay, at 40%.
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