Mount gay xo review

Mount Gay XO is somewhat of an institution in the rum world. It’s been around for a very long time and has been one of the great examples of aged rum from Barbados. It was super premium when the term super premium wasn’t a thing yet. It was one of the few shining lights of unadulterated rum in a sea of sugar added, debatable age statement carrying, faux premium products. I “discovered.

Mount Gay XO Rum () Review While there’s older stock in the blend now, I think the key thing to note is that the old Extra Old started at 8 years old, while the new XO starts at a mere 5.

Mount Gay Extra Old or XO as they seem to have re-branded it. For those in the know Mount Gay Extra Old is often known as MGXO. The XO notation on the Mount Gay is pretty standard across the rum and spirits industry to denote an aged spirit (without actually noting how old it is!). As the Mount Gay Distillery is the oldest official distillery in the world established as the label denotes.

Mount Gay is a name synonymous with Barbados, the birthplace of rum. Established in , this brand produces quality rums that ensure a dance of flavours and history in every.