Mount Gay XO Triple Cask

the old XO was one of my favourites, but i even like this, the triple cask, a little more. simply amazing rum, tasting very round and easily drinkable. the smell is maybe a little strong, but i also found this at some other rums from barbados, but the taste is amazing and i can fully recommend it. i guess this one is under my top 3!

For me, a very versatile Rum. Easy to Sip but equally enjoyable mixed with whatever your preference is. Will always have space in the cabinet for a bottle...Currently my preferred Rum.

Pleasant dark amber colour, mild on the nose with some smoke and coconut….drier than you’d expect with vanilla and burnt caramel coming through, although a slightly tart finish.

While I can agree that the flavor of this new version is identifiable as Mount Gay XO, it's got none of the kick or depth of the original. The nose is still nice, for whatever that's worth. But until the makers of Mount Gay bring back the original XO, I'll be looking for a new go-to rum. Shame too, as I've had a bottle of MGXO on hand for years now. Gonna miss it. Actually, I still have a back-up bottle. Gonna have to drink that one really slowly...

Un rhum sans sucre ajouté et trouvable à un prix plutôt coûteux (50-60€) qui nécessitera un peu de recherche pour être trouvé.
On sent l'aspect boisé venant du vieillissement dans des fûts de whisky, mais pourtant, son entrée en bouche est si douce, sans accroc, qu'il saura compléter avec des tons épicés proche du caramel qui le rend distingué et équilibré.
Je conseille les yeux fermés.

Smooth and to be drank straight or in a rum based old fashioned for a slightly more elegant drink at the end of hard week or after a late day at the office. Aged in whisky barrels this bold rum has nodes of pineapple and caramel which may sound odd but tastes so good. A must for fans of Mount gay and for those looking to transition from Bourbon to something new.

Old copper-yellow with a small rim in the glass.
A very complex and powerful nose with aroma's of ripe apple, vanilla, brown sugar, toffee (caramel), ripe banana and dried fruit.
Exceptional soft, almost velvety mouth feeling. Aroma's of toffee, ripe banana, spices and nutty aroma's of oak.
A very long finish and perfectly balanced

A little bit of spice to it, but also sweet. But not so sweet that it takes over.

Light Brown collour, soft sweetnes in the nose, little raisins, strong afterburn. Not a beginners rum i would say. Buy verry nice.

A solid older rum - needs a little time to open up
not so bright and fruity - more in the leather and tobacco direction
one for the late evening when you to relax in front of the fire