Expert Review
The Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | Golden and mild. Look for notes of brown sugar, oak and warming baking spice throughout, ending on a crisp, bright finish.
Producer Description
Eclipse is the embodiment of the Mount Gay style, body and aroma by which our Master Blender Trudiann Branker uses to blend every variety of Mount Gay rum.
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Expert Review
The Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | Golden and mild. Look for notes of brown sugar, oak and warming baking spice throughout, ending on a crisp, bright finish.
Producer Description
Eclipse is the embodiment of the Mount Gay style, body and aroma by which our Master Blender Trudiann Branker uses to blend every variety of Mount Gay rum.
Eclipse is distilled in traditional copper port and column stills, then matured in ex-American whiskey casks, giving the blend notes of fresh vanilla, almond, ripe banana and dark chocolate, perfect for cocktails.
For many rum aficionados, Eclipse is also a reference by which all rum should be measured.
Eclipse has won the Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Memo Summary Notes
Mount Gay Eclipse is the flagship "Heritage Blend" from the world’s oldest running rum distillery (est. 1703) in Barbados. Named after the 1910 total solar eclipse, this gold rum is a staple for both home bars and professional mixology because of its distinctive "double-still" character—a blend of rums distilled in both traditional copper pot stills and column stills.
• The "Stiggins" Style: Traditionally enjoyed with a splash of water or soda to let the banana and floral notes expand.
• The Proper Rum & Ginger: Mount Gay Eclipse and ginger ale (or spicy ginger beer) with a lime wedge is considered the "national drink" of Barbados.
• Baking: Due to its strong apricot and vanilla notes, it is a favorite for chefs making rum cakes or flambéed bananas.
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