{"id":11663,"date":"2020-07-03T15:38:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T13:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leblogaroger.eu\/?p=11663"},"modified":"2020-07-03T16:43:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T14:43:50","slug":"some-kind-of-mount-gay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leblogaroger.eu\/index.php\/2020\/07\/03\/some-kind-of-mount-gay\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Kind Of Mount Gay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mount Gay, known for being THE <\/strong>oldest distillery in the world still in operation, is not really represented on this blog \u2026 However, it exists since 1703<\/strong>, it clearly gave me the time and the opportunity to lay an article ! We will therefore try to remedy this shortcoming with the discovery of two \u00ab\u00a0new\u00a0\u00bb cuv\u00e9es from the distillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key figure in the Barbados rum landscape, Mount Gay has been part of the R\u00e9my Cointreau group since 1989 and offers a wide range of rum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I propose you to talk about the new Black Barrel and the XO, creation of the new Mount Gay Master Blender, Trudiann Branker<\/strong> who replaces Allen Smith after 25 years at the distillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Excellence Rhum for the two samples offered;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Barrel Double Cask Blend 43%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This dry molasses rum was distilled in a column and iron still, the distillates of which were aged separately from 3 to 7 years. This rum was then aged 6 months, unlike 4 months in the previous recipe, in charred Bourbon barrels.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nose<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quite light, airy profile with a nice hint of vanilla, caramel and some traces of citrus fruits including candied orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the charred bourbon barrel brings woody notes with some spices, vanilla and old oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol, despite the 43% is still felt a little<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palate<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The mouth is relatively sweet, on custard, caramel, spices and woods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wood is certainly present but does not take up too much space, it brings just a little robustness to the whole where vanilla and butter reign supreme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

43\u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s nice but clearly not crazy rum either \u2026 after that it’s clearly not the goal either I think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good little rum to start in the world of this spirit or to make some nice cocktails with a slightly more pronounced oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Score<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

79\/100<\/p>\n\n\n\n