Mount Gay Barbados Rum 1703 XO

Wine Enthusiast 90 points – The initial aroma includes scents of treacle, spice and flower garden; further aeration brings out aromas of black pepper, cola nut, dried red fruit, and molasses. The palate entry is long and toffee-like; at midpalate honeyed, apple butter-like, and creamy flavors add zesty spice to the aftertaste..December/2005Ultimate Beverage Challenge 96 points – Intriguing nose of cocoa bean, clementine and oiled baseball glove start this rum off. Rich, viscous with toffee, sea-like minerals and a welcome hint of citrus pith combine to create a complex mouthfeel and culminate in a robust, lengthy finish..April/2016 | 43% abv | ROMAS:Perfect balance of ripe banana and toast, followed by vanilla, pastry and warm spice.TASTE:Rich, oaky and sharp.BODY:Rounded with a smooth finish.