# Mount Gay Eclipse Barbados Golden Rum, 70cl

Mount Gay Eclipse is a Barbados golden rum described as tropically aged in American whiskey casks for up to two years. Its listed vanilla, banana and caramel notes and cocktail suitability make it a versatile option for mixing or sipping neat.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: MOUNT GAY
- Category: Grocery & Household > Drinks > Spirits & Liqueurs
- Price: 17.45 GBP
- Previous price: 26.00 GBP
- Discount: 33%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:08:27.373Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 4309

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## At a glance

- The listing describes tropical ageing in Barbados in American whiskey casks for up to two years.
- Listed flavour notes include vanilla, banana, spice, caramel and summer fruit. The description also mentions almond and dark chocolate.
- The product description says it works well in cocktails, while customer feedback also mentions sipping it neat.
- Suggested food pairings include barbecue pork ribs, beetroot and fennel salad, apple tart, and chocolate cookies.

## Pros

- A range of listed flavour notes gives cocktail makers several complementary directions to explore.
- Customer feedback describes it as smooth and mellow, and mentions mixing with cola or ginger ale as well as drinking it neat.
- The stated 70cl bottle size suits buyers looking for a standard full-size bottle.

## Specifications

### Product
- Brand: MOUNT GAY
- Type: Barbados golden rum
- Bottle size: 70cl
### Production and flavour
- Ageing: Tropically aged in Barbados, in American whiskey casks, for up to 2 years
- Distillation and maturation details: Mount Gay Eclipse Barbados golden rum is distilled in traditional copper pot and column stills, then matured in the Caribbean in ex-American whiskey casks.
- Listed notes: Notes: vanilla, banana, spicy, caramel, summer fruit
- Description notes: Mount Gay Eclipse Barbados golden rum is distilled in traditional copper pot and column stills, then matured in the Caribbean in ex-American whiskey casks. Eclipse is the embodiment of the Mount Gay style with notes of fresh vanilla, almond, ripe banana and dark chocolate, perfect for cocktails
### Ingredients and dietary claims
- Ingredients: Alcohol distillates, coloring caramel \(E150a\), water
- Allergens and suitability: Allergens: None. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans. Gluten Free.

## Before you buy

- Flavour notes and ageing details are listing claims. The listing gives a maximum ageing period of up to two years rather than a single exact age. Dietary and allergen statements are also manufacturer claims.

## A good fit for

- Cocktail makers looking for a golden rum described with vanilla, banana, spice and caramel notes.
- Buyers seeking a rum that customer feedback suggests can be enjoyed both with mixers and neat.
- A gift choice for someone who enjoys rum, as the listing describes it as suitable for gifting.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a stated exact age, ABV or detailed nutritional information, which are not supplied in the listing facts.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights a smooth, mellow flavour, golden appearance and versatility, with mentions of cola and ginger ale mixers as well as sipping neat. This fits the listing's cocktail positioning and varied flavour notes, though taste preferences can differ. The supplied rating distribution is mostly five-star, with some lower ratings, so the overall positive picture does not mean every buyer will have the same experience.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the rum as smooth and mellow.
- Positive themes: Feedback mentions enjoying it with cola or ginger ale and drinking it neat.
- Positive themes: Customers also praise its flavour, appearance and perceived value.

## Frequently asked questions

### What flavour notes are listed for Mount Gay Eclipse?
The listing mentions vanilla, banana, spice, caramel and summer fruit. Its product description also names almond and dark chocolate.
### How is this rum described as being aged?
The listing says it is tropically aged in Barbados in American whiskey casks for up to two years, and describes maturation in the Caribbean in ex-American whiskey casks.
### Can it be used in cocktails?
Yes. The product description says it is suitable for cocktails, and customer feedback mentions mixing it with cola and ginger ale.
### What ingredients are listed?
The supplied ingredients are alcohol distillates, coloring caramel \(E150a\), and water.

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