Mount Gay Rum Single Estate Series 02

Name: Mount Gay Rum Single Estate Series 02
Brand: Mount Gay
Price: 434.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$434.99 USD

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Size

700 ML

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The Mount Gay Rum Single Estate Series 02 is a unique expression crafted from the 2018 sugarcane harvest at the Mount Gay Estate in Barbados. This vintage rum, distilled entirely in pot stills, represents the artistry of single estate rum production, capturing the essence of one year's harvest. Released at 55% ABV, it delivers a robust yet refined sipping experience, showcasing the pure character of Mount Gay’s estate-grown sugarcane. Each bottle is a tribute to the island's craftsmanship, distillation techniques, and the dedicated team behind the harvest.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance: Light golden color, glistening with clarity.

Aromas: The nose bursts with bold citrus and sweet fruit notes, leading with grapefruit, sweet plums, and ripe bananas. Underlying these are subtle hints of almonds, sea salt, and creamy milk chocolate, adding depth to the aromatic profile.

Palate: On the palate, brown sugar and oak are complemented by refreshing grapefruit, floral notes, and a touch of salty smokiness. The layers of flavors reveal complexity, with the influence of the pot stills enhancing the richness and character of the rum.

Finish: The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak and fruit notes, balanced by a delicate smokiness.

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Bottle details

Type	Aged Rum
Brand	Mount Gay
Producer	Mount Gay Distilleries
Origin	Saint Lucy, Barbados
Strength	55% ABV (110 proof)
Bottle size	700 ml
Made from	estate-grown sugarcane

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is rum with a real sense of place: a vintage Barbados rum made from the 2018 sugarcane harvest at the Mount Gay Estate in Saint Lucy, distilled entirely in pot stills and released at 55% ABV (110 proof). That single-harvest, single-estate focus sets it apart on the rum shelf, and it rewards anyone curious about what one year of estate-grown cane can become. The nose opens with grapefruit, sweet plum and ripe banana over almond, sea salt and creamy milk chocolate. The palate brings brown sugar and oak, more grapefruit, floral notes and a touch of salty smokiness, then a long, warming finish of oak and fruit. It suits the rum enthusiast or collector who wants a closer, more transparent look at Barbados rum, and it suits whisky drinkers exploring serious sipping rum. At full strength it carries a lot of flavor, so take it slowly and try a drop of water. We carry it because it shows pot-still estate rum with clarity and character.

Pairs well with

Salted roasted almonds — The almond and sea-salt notes on the nose echo the snack, and the salt sharpens the rum's brown-sugar sweetness.
Bananas Foster — Caramelized banana and brown sugar mirror the ripe banana and brown sugar flavors at the heart of this rum.
Slow after-dinner tasting — The evolving grapefruit, plum, oak and smoke reward unhurried sipping and a drop of water between pours.

Questions about this bottle

What does Single Estate mean for this bottle?

It is made from estate-grown sugarcane from a single harvest, the 2018 crop at the Mount Gay Estate in Barbados. It is a vintage rum, so the aim is to capture the character of that one year's harvest rather than a blend across years.

How strong is it, and should I add water?

It is released at 55% ABV, which is 110 proof, so it is a powerful sipper. Try it neat first, then add a drop of spring water to open up subtler fruit and floral notes and bring out more of its finesse.

What does it taste like?

Expect grapefruit, sweet plum and ripe banana on the nose, with almond, sea salt and milk chocolate underneath. The palate shows brown sugar, oak, grapefruit, florals and a touch of salty smokiness. The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak, fruit and a delicate smoky edge.

Can I use it in cocktails?

Yes, though it shines as a sipper first. Its richness carries well in spirit-forward drinks like an Old Fashioned or a Rum Manhattan, where the rum's complexity leads. Save it for stirred cocktails that let the pot-still character show rather than heavily mixed drinks.