Mount Gay Black Barrel is where tradition meets fire. This rum brings heat, not from proof, but from its unique finishing in deeply charred bourbon barrels. It’s spicy, complex, and unmistakably Bajan, delivering the kind of flavor that stands out in a crowd yet stays rooted in heritage.

Mount Gay Black Barrel Barbados Rum
Brand: Mount Gay | Category: Double Cask Rum | ABV: 43% | Origin: Barbados | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bright and intense, notes of fresh orange peel, allspice, and toasted oak leap from the glass, with subtle undercurrents of toffee and vanilla.
Palate: Bold and vibrant. Spice-forward, with flavors of clove, pepper, ginger, and dried fruit, rounded out by roasted nuts and a smoky barrel warmth.
Finish: Crisp and spicy with lingering oak char, citrus zest, and a dry, satisfying fade.

Production Details
This rum is first matured in American whiskey casks, then finished in heavily charred bourbon barrels, a technique that deepens its flavor, enhances its spice, and gives it a smoky edge. Crafted from a mix of column and pot still distillates, it’s a layered and energetic expression built for bold palates.

Perfect For
Cocktail lovers looking to elevate their classics, or whisky drinkers exploring premium rum. Ideal for highballs, dark 'n stormys, or sipping neat with a twist of lime.

Expert Notes
Celebrated for its balance of spice and smoothness, Black Barrel is often described as the “bridge” rum, approachable for beginners, complex enough for aficionados. A bartender’s favorite for expressive, elevated cocktails.

Customer Reviews
“Spicy, smoky, and full of attitude. This is my go-to mixer and sipper.”
“More depth than I expected. Holds up beautifully neat.”
“Brought this to a BBQ, it didn’t last an hour.”

Interesting Fact
The “black barrel” isn’t just a name, it’s a nod to the second charring process that intensifies the oak’s contribution to flavor, adding a whisky like edge rarely found in rum at this price point.

Serving Suggestions
Perfect over ice with a splash of ginger beer or cola, or serve neat to let the spice unfold. Want to elevate an Old Fashioned? Swap your bourbon for Black Barrel.

Distillery Background
Mount Gay, the world’s oldest rum distillery, has been producing rum since 1703 in Barbados — where tropical aging, coral-filtered water, and centuries of expertise combine to create bold, expressive rums. Black Barrel is their most modern expression, a fiery, flavor-packed salute to tradition with a twist of innovation.