Mount gay eclipse navy strength
Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength is a new limited edition expression of the longstanding intro level Barbados rum, now available in a full flavor 57% ABV format. Eclipse is a combine of pot and column still rums and is soft in body with a few years in the bottle, so while it is approachable in cocktails there isn’t always the flavor I want from cocktails like a Mai Tai, and it is sort of too much for lighter rum drinks like a Daiquiri. In the past I shied away from Eclipse in lieu of either true lighter rums from Puerto Rico or more flavorful lightly aged rums such as Appleton Signature or El Dorado 5.
But this new Navy Strength expression is much more what I want from a rum, a lot of flavor that comes through in a cocktail and is even pretty approachable when served neat in a glass. The term Navy Force isn’t a correct measurement but conveys the much higher ABV in this expression. Some of the Foursquare products from Barbados can have an overly oaky flavor, including Real McCoy 5 and Old Brigand, but this Mount Gay leans a little more floral.
I made a Mai Tai and start this expression cuts right though and you can really taste the rum, and a excellent alternative if y
If there’s one thing that the tiki cocktail geeks of the world are always clamoring for, it would be more high-value overproof releases from some of the biggest producers in the rum world. There’s no shortage of brands available from the likes of say, Appleton Estate in Jamaica, or Mount Gay in Barbados, but why are cask energy expressions so tough to come by? How about a light-to-moderately aged utterance, but with the strength to withstand up in rum-forward tiki drinks or classic cocktails? That’s what Mount Male lover has delivered with its new Eclipse Navy Strength Rum, a product that represents a attractive fantastic value at its $30 MSRP.
This is, of course, the upgraded vast brother of the company’s flagship Eclipse Heritage Blend. That bottle has always been a lightly aged, blended rum–and when we state “blended,” we represent a blend of column still and pot still distillate. It’s not the smoothest rum in the world, thanks to a mere two years of aging in reused American whiskey casks, but at a mere $20 MSRP it’s not exactly a selection meant for neat drinking first and leading. Eclipse is a classic blending rum for basic cocktails and
Overview
Brand:Mount Gay
Origin:Mount Gay, St. Lucy, Barbados
Still: Pot & Column Blend
Age:NAS
Finish: ex-Bourbon
ABV: 57.1%
This release from the oldest continuously-operating rum distillery originally caught my eye when I saw the announcement Instagram publish. An expression of Mount Homosexual Eclipse at a higher proof and low price point? Write me up.
Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength is a limited edition crafted by master blender Trudiann Branker, the brilliant mind behind the Black Barrel Cask Force and Single Estate releases. It was created to celebrate the connection between Mount Gay and sailing.
This is a molasses-based merge of rums produced by Mount Gay's double retort pot stills and traditional Coffey column still at their facility in St. Lucy, Barbados. While there is no age statement on the bottle, Navy Strength is aged 2-4 years, and contains a slightly higher ratio of older pot still distillate than the standard expression.
After maturing in charred ex-Bourbon casks, Eclipse Navy Power is bottled at 57.1% ABV.
The label "navy strength" and the proof point may invite some scrutiny as far as proper labeling of navy strength per historical sources;
At a higher proof than the typical Eclipse expression, this Navy Strength rum amplifies the intensity of flavors, delivering a full-bodied experience that captivates the senses. Each sip reveals a symphony of notes, from serious oak and caramel to hints of ripe banana and tropical fruits, harmoniously balanced with a friendly, lingering finish.
With a heritage rooted in Barbados, Mount Gay's Navy Strength offering pays homage to the brand's historical ties with the British Royal Navy. It's the ideal decision for enthusiasts seeking a rum with both vigor and finesse, perfect for savoring neat or elevating craft cocktails with its exceptional depth of flavor.
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