Mount Gay Rum Eclipse is a masterfully crafted Caribbean rum that embodies over 300 years of heritage from the world's oldest rum distillery. Distilled in Barbados using a blend of traditional copper pot and column stills, this golden amber rum matures for 2 years in charred American whiskey barrels, offering a rich, smooth profile. Its crisp and aromatic character reveals layered notes of ripe banana, vanilla, apricot, caramel, and a touch of smoky oak spice, making it a versatile spirit perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or as the star in classic cocktails. A timeless favorite, Mount Gay Eclipse represents the essence of Barbadian craftsmanship and tradition in every bottle.
Mount Gay Eclipse is a blended rum crafted in Barbados, combining pot and column still rums aged for two years in charred ex-American whiskey barrels. It embodies Mount Gay's signature style, featuring notes of vanilla, banana, caramel, summer fruits, and spices with a light to medium body and a smooth finish.
The rum is named after the total solar eclipse and Halley's Comet's passage in 1910, events that symbolized the dawn of a new era and inspired its branding.
Mount Gay Eclipse offers distinctive notes of vanilla and ripe banana, complemented by hints of caramel, summer fruits, and spices. It also has a subtle oaky character with a touch of smokiness.
Mount Gay Eclipse is made from fermented molasses and pure coral-filtered water from Barbados. The rum is distilled using a combination of traditional column stills and double-retort pot stills, and aged in charred ex-American whiskey barrels.
It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 40% (80 proof).
Mount Gay Eclipse is highly versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as the base for cocktails such as Mojitos, Daiquiris, or Rum Punch. It is also considered an ideal "mixer" rum for creating flavorful drinks.
Mount Gay is renowned as the world's oldest continuously operating rum distillery, with roots tracing back to 1703. Its rums are crafted with a balance of tradition and innovation, using locally sourced molasses, limestone-filtered water, and proprietary yeast strains, all while aging the spirits exclusively in Barbados’ tropical climate.
Yes, visitors can experience the history and craftsmanship of Mount Gay by touring the distillery in Barbados. The tours include tastings of various rum expressions and insights into the production process.
Mount Gay Eclipse shines in cocktails such as Rum Punch, Orange Eclipse, Mojitos, and Daiquiris, thanks to its smooth and versatile flavor profile. It is also a popular call rum for creative mixed drinks.
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