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ripe banana
ripe fruit
brown sugar
dry
tropical
oak
vanilla sweetness
nutty
mint
Spiral Mount Gay XO Reserve Cask

Mount Gay
XO Reserve Cask
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Gold, copper and bronze
 
Nose / Smell / Aroma
Deep and complex. Dark molasses, brown sugar, luxurious oak, cocoa, baking spices, oak, ripe fruit.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich, tropical and dry. Molasses, apples, vanilla, toffee, ripe banana, canned & dried fruit.
 
Finish
A punch of flavor with some biscuits & molasses.
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Mount Gay XO Reserve Cask is adored for its ripe banana, ripe fruit, brown sugar and dry flavor notes.

This Rum is carefully distilled at Mount Gay distillery, Barbados.

Based on 222 votes, the average rating for Mount Gay XO Reserve Cask is 7.8/10.

Top reviews for Mount Gay XO Reserve Cask:

— Great aromatics

— it was so smooth and easy drinking FANTASTIC

— Phenomenal and fun to share with guests I want to impress.

Mount Gay XO Reserve Cask

(0.75l, 43%)


7.8/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Mount Gay XO Reserve Cask
Patrick
Patrick,
Great aromatics
 
Brandon
Brandon,
Sweet and smooth dessert whiskey. The refreshing drink that is perfect for summer nights.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Extremely smooth, but the flavor is not strong.
 
Gregory
Gregory,
it was so smooth and easy drinking FANTASTIC
 
Marieka
Marieka,
It was decent rum, but a little sharper than I like and less flavor than other premium rums. Wouldn’t buy again.
 
Max
Max,
Very sweet, almost Myers Dark sweet, but a very pleasant drink. While I wouldn't say this of most XO's this is a great mixer for standard Rum & Cokes or Tiki cocktails. A refined mixer.
 
Tamara
Tamara,
Tasted like gasoline.
 
guest
guest,
Vanilla, oak, brown sugar, and somewhat fruity aroma. Very dry and a little sharp. Flavor is more vanilla and wood and less brown sugar and fruit.
 
Trulawna
Trulawna,
Not Into dark liquor that much. Was strong on tongue. Not a fan too much but loved the experience.
 
William
William,
Phenomenal and fun to share with guests I want to impress.
 
Ross
Ross,
Bourbon and Gin guy but starting to dip my toes into more complex Rum's. This makes a great Daiquiri or nice on a rock. Love the spice and caramel notes. A very solid buy.
 
Clayton
Clayton,
I bought this bottle from Flaviar with reward cash and it exceeded my expectations. This is exactly what I love in a sipping rum. The the caramel and clove flavors are prominent but not overpowering and it is so SMOOTH! As far as I’m concerned this is the best rum out there
 
Brendan
Brendan,
Great nose of sweet cognac. Palate is drying with oaky/tannic finish. If you like whiskey, this one might be a good choice. More of a sipper than a mixer in my opinion.
 
guest
guest,
Great if you are used to maybe bourbon or cognac. It is very good but not if your starting off...IMO. It can be dry with a strong oaky taste. There are subtle hints of vanilla and fruit but not overwhelming. I like it with coke as it becomes its own new thing. While it’s not my favorite right now (mostly because of price) it is still a good selection.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
This is my new favorite liquor. Great as a sipper, I wouldn't mix this with anything. Sweet, but not too sweet. I would compare this to higher end Irish whiskeys in terms of sweet character. Lots of coconut husk and tropical notes. Finishes with a bit of sweet vanilla. Really a fantastic pour.
 
Reuben
Reuben,
Not your typical Rum; it's an easy sipper. The flavours are easily lost with mixers - use cheaper stuff for mixing!
 
Brandon
Brandon,
Great XO. The sweet oaky, banana with a hint of vanilla on the back end. It’s a decent sipping rum but I think it excels in a Nicely balanced mixed drink due to the sweet mint aroma. It is on the sweeter side. It pairs very well with white grapefruit or cinnamon in cocktails.
 
Ian
Ian,
Goodness: this is an amazing rum. A prototypical sweet Bajan rum without strong overtones. Very slight note of vanilla (though not at all like a spiced rum). Would highly, highly recommend for the rum connoisseur.
 
Charles
Charles,
A great sipping rum - I wouldn't mix it. It has a delightful nose and smooth, clean taste. It's sweet but not too heavy.
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Instant vacation Step 1) Pour over ice Step 2) put on some soca music Step 3) enjoy
 
Seth
Seth,
Tasty. Makes me want to wander around a white sand beach like a marooned pirate
 
John
John,
Smooth good for sipping
 
Rick
Rick,
This is becoming my go-to daily rum. I can get this at my local bottle shop for $40 and at that price is hard to beat. Love the ripe fruit and hints of dark brown sugar. Always a pleasure on the rocks with a lime wedge.
 
Joel
Joel,
My go to rum, tastes great neat, with ginger beer/cola or in cocktails
 
Hayden
Hayden,
Well spiced. Takes me to an island when I taste it.
 
Vicky
Vicky,
One of my favorite rums. Rich complex flavors.
 
Brandon
Brandon,
Smooth and mildly sweet - some molasses flavor. I taste vanilla and some fruit like apricot. Very good - definitely one to get again
 
Regis
Regis,
Exceptionally smooth and balanced blend of aged rums. Superb to drink neat and delightful if mixed in a cocktail where the rum takes center stage.
 
Marty
Marty,
Has a strong fragrance. However it goes down very smooth. Great Rum mixed or not. Would buy it again.
 
Dominic
Dominic,
Great full body rum, very smooth. I love it on the rocks with a lime wedge.
 
Charlie
Charlie,
Good rum. This is basically a tropical bourbon.
 
Raoul
Raoul,
Just lovely, rich and aged
 
Vic
Vic,
It's a warm summer day, you want something refreshing, you're a rum lover, a little ice, a little lime . . . and Mount Gay . . . a MUST! It's a smooth, delicious rum you don't want to waste in a mixed drink.
 
Roger
Roger,
Its good, worth trying
 
Melville
Melville,
Wonderful
 
Steven
Steven,
Very nice rum. Tasty.
 
guest
guest,
Good mixer
 
Michael
Michael,
This is a very complex rum. The mineral quality of the molasses definitely comes through, though the banana is a bit estery, not unlike the aroma of those penny candy store "balloon in a tube" novelties. If it weren't for the over-esteriness, I'd rate this quite high.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
That barrel aging worked out really well. There is a smoky undertone to the subtle flavors that linger on this richly bodied rum. I would not hesitate to purchase this.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Great full flavor
 
guest
guest,
Good wild and smooth...
 
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