Light, golden, and effortlessly smooth, Mount Gay Eclipse is the rum that defined Barbados in a glass. This 3cl sample offers a taste of time-honored craftsmanship, where soft fruit, toasted spice, and breezy balance shine from the world’s oldest rum distillery.

Mount Gay Eclipse Barbados Rum Sample 3cl
Brand: Mount Gay | Category: Barbados Gold Rum | ABV: 40% | Origin: Barbados | Vol: 30ml
Introductory Sample – Historic House Style

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bright and inviting, ripe banana, vanilla, tropical flowers, and a touch of smoky oak.
Palate: Light-bodied and balanced, honey, citrus peel, soft spice, and golden sugar melt into a smooth, sunny texture.
Finish: Clean and dry, with hints of toasted almond, pepper, and lingering fruit.

Production Details
A blend of copper pot and column still rums aged in ex-bourbon barrels, Eclipse represents the flagship style of Mount Gay, approachable, vibrant, and rooted in over 300 years of Barbadian rum mastery.

Perfect For
Everyday sipping, premium cocktails, or exploring the lighter, classic side of Caribbean rum. This sample is your golden introduction to Mount Gay’s legendary lineage.

Expert Notes
Loved by bartenders for its mixability and depth, Eclipse has long been the gold standard for gold rum, flavorful without overpowering, with just enough oak to lift the palate.

Customer Reviews
“Crisp and clean, perfect starter rum. Smooth from first sip.”
“Eclipse is the kind of rum that fits every mood. This sample nailed it.”
“Light, fruity, and classy. Now I get the hype around Bajan rum.”

Interesting Fact
The name Eclipse commemorates the 1910 total solar eclipse, a rare celestial event that inspired this luminous, golden expression of Mount Gay’s heritage.

Serving Suggestions
Ideal for highballs, daiquiris, or a classic rum punch. Add a squeeze of lime and a splash of soda for an easy tropical refresher.

Distillery Background
Mount Gay has been producing rum on Barbados since 1703, making it the oldest documented rum distillery in the world. Their legacy is built on coral-filtered water, tropical aging, and generations of blending mastery.