Mount Gay Black Barrel
Loved by Steve the Barman, Espace Seniors & 18 more
A solid stepping stone into unsweetened Barbados rum. Mount Gay Black Barrel leans on toasted oak, vanilla, caramel and a hint of citrus. Sipped neat it’s light and a bit fiery; with cola or classic cocktails it really shines for many RumX members at this price point.
- Great with cola
- Honest unsweetened profile
- Good value
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How does Mount Gay Black Barrel taste?
Aggregated from 202 community reviews.
Dry, oaky mixer with whisky vibes A solid stepping stone into unsweetened Barbados rum. Mount Gay Black Barrel leans on toasted oak, vanilla, caramel and a hint of citrus. Sipped neat it’s light and a bit fiery; with cola or classic cocktails it really shines for many RumX members at this price point.
Whisky drinkers and cocktail fans wanting an affordable, unsweetened Barbados rum with bourbon‑style oak, vanilla and caramel that works brilliantly in rum & coke or Old Fashioned‑style drinks.
Sweet-sipper lovers or beginners wanting a super-smooth, rich rum; also not ideal for those expecting deep complexity or zero alcohol burn when sipping neat.
How is Mount Gay Black Barrel rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.0 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 48% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 202 ratings
Review by Steve the Barman
All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.
Review by Joachim Guger
The nose is very good for a starter rum. Oak, tobacco, fruit and then polish. Very well balanced.In the mouth then disappointment. Woody, one dimensional and thin. The alcohol stings.As I said, a good introduction to unsweetened rum.
Review by Espace Seniors
Not too sweet and not too dry, very good balance. A real rum
Review by abaker-rum
This rum has a fruity nose that mixes in well with caramel and vanilla notes. There is a bit of Congac on the nose that shines through even more in the back end of the palate. A good mix of classic molasses rum flavors with a couple unique elements.
Review by pavlix vipax
Ako veľmi jemná, mladšia a sladsia (v závere) whisky, za tie prachy super, ale slabšia komplexnosť ako XO, jemne stipnutie na záver, na druhý pokus veľmi mi to zachutilo, dlhé, štipľavé ale sladké, na tretí pokus zvyšujeme z 8.2 na 8.4, divný deň (nedeľa 10.3.) nejak mám inak nastavene chute. Vážne v chuti taká whiskova sladkosť, ale veľmi pitne
Review by DosenZorn
Good Mount Gay, where you can clearly taste the aging in bourbon barrels. Not as complex as the big brother XO, but still definitely one of the better rums.
Review by Leslie Haigh
very good stuff
Review by Gregor
In the smell very nice. Very strongly reminiscent of Spanish style. Then, unfortunately, thin on the palate. Hardly any complexity. Only light caramel vanilla tones with strong wood
Review by Kieron Wood
this as a rum and coke is the best monry currently can buy .and lovely delicate notes ... Not strong in flavour but everything you want from a mixer rum with caramel and spices... The best rum and coke money can buy
Review by Lutz Lungershausen
After years, I remember that I didn't like it as much back then as I do today. Strong vanilla, initial roasted aromas and some fruit on the nose. On the palate, there are distinctive roasted and flamed wood aromas. Not usually my cup of tea, but very harmonious here. For sipping and mixing. . 04.2024 I find my previous impression confirmed. However, I wouldn't buy it again today.
Review by Abrahan Reyes
Pretty good for the price. The nose feels like a good Bourbon, delicate and fruity aroma, and some vanilla. The tasting is a little bit alcoholic but not overpowering, with some vanilla and caramel. Add a touch of water and this is where it shines, bringing some banana flavor.
Review by Charlotte & Richard
C green tea overtone, a little alcohol burn. R Reliable,easy drinking. Great with coke too.
Review by Rumbaer
Ich hatte mir mehr erhofft, der Abstand zum Mount Gax XO ist gewaltig. Er isr keinesfalls schlecht, erinnert mich aber ziemlich an den Botucal. In der Nase viel Holz, etwas Vanille. Im Hintergrund fruchtige Noten und etwas Rauch. Am Gaumen sehr viele Holznoten, geröstetes Holz und Vanille.
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"I also think it is quite similar to Captain Bligh XO (St Vincent and The Grenadines) it has that extra spicy dimension. For the price of some "so called" premium rums you could have a bottle of MGXO and Black Barrel. It really is a pleasant evening alternating between the..."Read full review →
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470 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 119 members.
About the Mount Gay distillery
The Mount Gay distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from Mount Gay have been reviewed 2,935 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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