The Mount Gay Rum 1703 Master Select 2020 Release is a remarkable blend of pot-still and column distilled molasses rums, aged for a minimum of 10 years and up to 30 years in ex-bourbon barrels. This rum is the eleventh release of the iconic blend, commemorating the first mention of a rum distillery in official records in 1703, making Mount Gay the oldest still in operation today. The blend is a testament to the art of blending rums from Barbados, offering a caramelized and buttered character with a sweetness that slides easily over the palate. The rum reveals flavors of American oak, full of blond tobacco, vanilla, and coconut, with a certain concentration of wood that intervenes in the middle of the palate like a climax, then melts again in greediness. The 2020 release of Mount Gay 1703 Master Select rum offers notes of honeycomb, banana fritters, sandalwood, orange peel, leather, and cinnamon that linger in the finish. The aeration reveals a slightly more roasted side, and therefore more bite, but the balance is maintained, and the rum continues to surf on this woody and rich flavor, respecting its score to the letter. The butterscotch side of the rum seems to come from a very smooth, soft American oak, where vanilla and coconut milk melt endlessly. This rum is a true expression of the quintessence of the best rums from the oldest reserves of Mount Gay.
The rum is aged for a minimum of 10 years and up to 30 years in ex-bourbon barrels.
The Mount Gay Rum 1703 Master Select 2020 Release features flavors of American oak, blond tobacco, vanilla, coconut, honeycomb, banana fritters, sandalwood, orange peel, leather, and cinnamon.
This release commemorates the first mention of a rum distillery in official records in 1703, marking Mount Gay as the oldest still in operation today. It is a blend of pot-still and column distilled molasses rums, offering a unique and refined flavor profile.
As a long-time fan of Mount Gay, I find the 1703 Master Select 2020 Release to be an exemplary rum that lives up to its iconic status. The complexity and smoothness of this rum, with its intricate layers of flavor, make it a standout in the world of fine spirits. This release is a must-try for any rum enthusiast.
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