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Today we go even further down the timeline with this Mount Gay release from a few years back. I actually remember trying this during one of my first trips to London that was specifically for a rum tasting event &#; oh, the memories! Funnily enough this one is still available to buy, although it will make a small dent in your wallet.
The Peat Smoke was probably one of the first times when Mount Same-sex attracted went out of their comfort zone in order to make something a bit more niche. The Master Blender at the time, Allen Smith, used the old Mount Gay XO integrate as a base which he finished in barrels that previously held peated Port Charlotte whisky from Bruichladdich distillery. That&#;s a combo that looks delicious on paper and not only, as it scored gold with 95 points at the IWSC.
Personally I&#;m not a fan of peated whisky overall, although I can appreciate the complexity beneath the smoky flavours, so this will be slightly challenging to asses, but not impossible.
Mount Gay XO Peat Smoke Expression is molasses based, a blend of pot and column distillates that hav
Review: Mount Gay XO Rum &#; The Peat Smoke Expression
Rum and peat? Has this been done before? If not (and I think not), then why not?
Barbados-based Mount Gay’s experiment is one of the most unusual I’ve seen from the rum world in years. It’s a blend of column and pot still rum, ranging in age from 8 to 15 years old. It is finished in heavy-peat Islay whisky casks for six months before being bottled at cask strength.
This rum is made from a mix of column and pot still distilled rums selected by master blender Allen Smith. The rums aged from years in American oak before finishing its maturation in peated whisky casks from Islay for its final six months of aging. It is bottled at a cask strength of 57% ABV. Mount Gay XO: The Peat Smoke Expression is a limited release with just 6, bottles produced–only 1, for the US. Available beginning October Says Mount Gay master blender Allen Smith, “For this
limited edition, I include worked to capture the flawless balance of elegant rum overtones and mellow, peated whisky undertones. This
Mount Gay Est. Barbados Rum XO The Peat Smoke Phrase mit
Mount Gay Est. Barbados Rum XO The Peat Smoke Expression is a unique and complex rum, bottled at 57% ABV. This expression combines the rich flavors of aged rum with a subtle peat smoke, creating a distinctive and imprinted profile.
The appearance is a deep amber, indicative of its loaded and layered flavors. The nose is greeted with a blend of tropical fruits, vanilla, and a hint of peat smoke, creating an inviting and aromatic bouquet.
On the palate, this rum is smooth and full-bodied, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a medley of spices, complemented by a subtle smokiness. The finish is long and warming, making it flawless for sipping organized or as a base for premium cocktails.
Mount Gay Est. Barbados Rum XO The Peat Smoke Utterance is versatile and ideal for any rum enthusiast. Recommended cocktails include a Rum Old Fashioned, a Smoked Mai Tai, and a Peated Dark 'n' Stormy.
Mount Gay launches limited edition smoky rum
Rémy Cointreau-owned Mount Gay Rum has released the first bottling of its Master Blender Collection – XO The Peat Smoke Expression.
Mount Lgbtq+ XO The Peat Smoke Expression is the first release in the Master Blender Collection
Mount Gay master blender Allen Smith created the smoky iteration, which is a blend of column and pot still rums that have been matured for eight to 15 years in American oak barrels.
Bottled at 57% abv, Mount Gay XO The Peat Smoke Statement is said to possess aromas of stewed fruit, caramel, chocolate, Bourbon vanilla and smoke, with a “velvety texture” on the palate.
Only 6, bottles own been created, with 1, allocated for sale in the US at an RRP of US$
Last year, Mount Gay expanded its portfolio with the launch of Mount Gay Master Select, made with a blend of copper column and copper pot rums aged between 10 and 30 years.