Crafted in the birthplace of rum and finished with fire, Mount Gay Black Barrel is where Caribbean warmth meets charred oak boldness. This 3cl sample brings centuries of Bajan rum-making into a rich, spiced, and smoky profile made for modern sipping.

Mount Gay Black Barrel Barbados Rum Sample 3cl
Brand: Mount Gay | Category: Double Cask Finished Rum | ABV: 43% | Origin: Barbados | Vol: 30ml
Small Batch Sample – Oak-Forward Expression

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bold and complex, allspice, clove, burnt sugar, and toasted oak with a whisper of tropical fruit.
Palate: Rich and full bodied, caramelized banana, dried orange peel, vanilla, and nutmeg layered over robust charred oak.
Finish: Long and spicy, dark chocolate, cracked pepper, and lingering oak smoke.

Production Details
A blend of column and pot still rums aged 3–7 years in ex-bourbon casks, then finished in heavily charred oak barrels for added depth. Bottled at 43%, Black Barrel is Mount Gay’s punchier, oak-driven expression, where spice meets heritage.

Perfect For
Bold rum lovers, whisky crossovers, or spiced cocktail perfection. This sample proves Barbados isn’t just about balance, it’s also about barrel power.

Expert Notes
Lauded for its structure and spice, Black Barrel is a bartender favorite for elevated rum cocktails and neat pours with attitude. Think bourbon drinker’s rum, sharp, dry, and deeply layered.

Customer Reviews
“Rum with backbone. Charred oak and spice in a tiny glass.”
“Tried the sample, immediately bought the bottle. It’s that good.”
“Big flavor, no syrup. Loved how clean and bold it felt.”

Interesting Fact
Mount Gay is the oldest documented rum distillery in the world, dating back to 1703. Black Barrel showcases how a 300-year-old brand still knows how to turn up the heat.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat or with a single cube to tame the spice. Ideal in an Old Fashioned or elevated Rum Punch. Pairs beautifully with grilled pineapple or dark chocolate desserts.

Distillery Background
From the northern tip of Barbados, Mount Gay has set the global standard in rum for over three centuries. Their dedication to time-honored techniques, from coral-filtered water to double cask finishing, makes Black Barrel a standout in their revered portfolio.