
In 1703, Sir John Gay Alleyne started making rum on the island of Barbados. According to this historic year, Mount Gay Rum is the oldest rum brand in the world. The rum that invented rum. The island of Barbados is made of coral, and the rum is made with local spring water that has been filtered through the coral. This makes Mount Gay rums unique in the world. The drink is made by single and double pot distillation and is aged in small oak barrels made in Kentucky, USA. Thanks to the very high quality ingredients, Mount Gay rums are highly valued and have received numerous gold medals at various drink evaluations. Eclipse rum is a benchmark for rums, whose flavor bouquet and aroma are compared to other rums, and which is an example for many producers. Its aroma is mild, floral and fruity, with hints of apricots and bananas. The palate has a gentle smoky tone from Kentucky charred oak barrels, mellow, hints of vanilla and oak.
Region: Barbados
Volume: 70cl
Alcohol content: 37.5%
Category: Rum
EAN: 9501007122500