First Impressions
Mount Gay draws on its longstanding connection to sailing for this Navy Strength expression. Produced in a traditional column and double retort pot still, matured in charred American oak, and bottled at a commanding 57.1% ABV, this is Mount Gay with the volume turned up. At £35.75, the value proposition is outstanding for a navy strength rum.
Tasting
The nose is bold. Tropical fruit leads with charred oak and vanilla providing support. Warm spice and brown sugar add richness, and there's a maritime quality that suits the naval theme. At 57.1%, the nose is intense but inviting.
The palate is powerful and characterful. Tropical fruit and charred oak form the core, with baking spice and brown sugar adding warmth and sweetness. Vanilla rounds things out, and the texture is full-bodied and muscular. The navy strength ABV carries real authority, making this rum assertive in cocktails where lighter rums would fade.
The finish is long with oak, spice, tropical fruit, and a warming, assertive close.
The Bottom Line
At £35.75, Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength is one of the best-value navy strength rums on the market. It delivers genuine Barbadian quality at a powerful ABV, making it equally suitable for robust cocktails and adventurous neat sipping. Essential for any rum bar.
