Mount Gay Madeira Cask Expression Rum (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

For its fifth annual release, Mount Gay’s Master Blender Selection takes a cue from an increasingly popular whisky finishing option: the Madeira wine cask. But unlike many single malts, this isn’t just a finishing, rather it’s a full term maturation. If you're unfamiliar with Madeira, it's home to a beautiful Portuguese island off the coast of Morocco which has been producing its namesake fortified wine for more than 300 years. This release is also differentiated by the exclusive use of column distilled rums. The total time in casks was six years, after which the limited edition was bottled at high strength without chill filtration. 2706 bottles were filled at 55% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... The nose features buttery pie crust with cinnamon and brown sugar, along with dates and tropical fruit including papayas and grilled pineapples. A big palate showcases rum raisin ice cream and a sugar-mint combination a la the base of a mojito, as well as cacao nibs, cocoa powder, roasted peanuts, and treacle. The finish is lengthy and shows some heat with its strength, offering coffee grounds, molasses, banana bread, and musty oak. 91 points - distiller.com