Mount Gay Eclipse
A newcomer-friendly Barbados rum with light vanilla, caramel and young oak. RumX members mainly use it as an easy mixer in cola, daiquiris or highballs, praising its price and straightforward profile.
- Great value
- Easy mixing
- Approachable profile
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How does Mount Gay Eclipse taste?
Aggregated from 164 community reviews.
Simple, budget-friendly everyday mixer A newcomer-friendly Barbados rum with light vanilla, caramel and young oak. RumX members mainly use it as an easy mixer in cola, daiquiris or highballs, praising its price and straightforward profile.
Those new to rum or stocking a bar who want an inexpensive, easy Mount Gay option for cola, daiquiris and simple mixed drinks with familiar vanilla-caramel notes.
Sippers seeking depth, long aging or rich complexity, and anyone sensitive to noticeable alcohol bite even at 40% ABV.
How is Mount Gay Eclipse rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 6.5 lands squarely in the "Pleasant" band. 25% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 13% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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Review by Léo Fritz
Vanille et bañane facile a boire
Review by Nackter Walter
Mild smoky note, light rum without strong impressions. Soft finish. Price very reasonable. Price-performance rum
Review by Oskar Lango
Priced at up to £80, the best rum for cocktails
Review by John Ebanks
Really nice sipping rum
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 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 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 MarkD
Loses presence with coke. Not for sipping.
Review by Goodoboy30
This is really good neat. Sweet. It's also good as a mixer. Really enjoyed this one.
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 Roman Staroń
For the price of 70 zloty it is a very imported and delicate rum, ideal for cocktails.
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 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 Krogulczyk
Pretty smooth when it comes to drinking. Sometimes gets harsh in taste. Its not bad but not good either. Acceptable quality
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.
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Community purchases
425 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 65 members.
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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