Mount Gay XO isn’t just aged longer. It’s aged smarter. This Barbados icon brings together column and pot still rums matured in a trio of cask types, American whiskey, bourbon, and cognac, to create a rich, layered expression that captures the soul of the Caribbean with the finesse of a world-class spirit.

Mount Gay XO Barbados Rum
Brand: Mount Gay | Category: Extra Old Rum | ABV: 43% | Origin: Barbados | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Warm and sultry, think banana bread, vanilla, salted caramel, and a hint of pipe tobacco, all rising from the glass with deep oak undertones.
Palate: Rich, smooth, and complex. Dried fruit, toffee, charred wood, and baking spice wrap around a core of tropical sweetness with a touch of earthiness.
Finish: Long and satisfying. Lingers with notes of spiced fruitcake, dark chocolate, and soft oak.

Production Details
XO blends hand-selected rums aged 5 to 17 years, crafted using both traditional pot and modern column stills. The maturation process in ex-American whiskey, bourbon, and cognac casks brings a sophisticated twist to the tropical base, combining heritage, terroir, and craft into one elegant pour.

Perfect For
Golden hour moments, leather armchairs, and deep conversations. It’s the rum you reach for when the occasion calls for something refined but still soulfully relaxed.

Expert Notes
Celebrated as one of the finest aged rums from the Caribbean, XO is praised for its balance, depth, and approachable complexity, equally at home in a premium tasting flight or sipped solo after dinner.

Customer Reviews
“Rum with structure. Every sip tells a story.”
“Not just sweet, it's layered, grown-up, and unforgettable.”
“Turned me from a casual rum fan to a full believer.”

Interesting Fact
Mount Gay is the world’s oldest rum distillery, dating back to 1703. XO represents over 300 years of rum making mastery bottled with modern elegance.

Serving Suggestions
Sip neat or over a single cube to unlock its deeper layers. Also perfect with a twist of orange peel or paired alongside rich desserts like dark chocolate torte or crème brûlée.

Distillery Background
Located in Barbados, Mount Gay’s history is as deep as its rums. Using coral filtered water, traditional molasses, and centuries-old expertise, the distillery remains a guardian of Caribbean rum culture, with XO standing as one of its most refined and expressive achievements.