{"product_id":"mount-gay-15-year-old-exceptionally-aged-batch-1-barbados-rum-700ml","title":"Mount Gay 15 Year Old Exceptionally Aged Batch #001  Barbados Rum 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch #001\u003cbr\u003eLimited to 4,942 Bottles Globally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Gay Exceptionally Aged 15YO is a tribute to the continuity of craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of the world's oldest running rum distillery. Crafted in Barbados, its story is defined by a generational handover between three Master Blenders: Jerry Edwards, Allen Smith, and Trudiann Branker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented at 43% ABV, this exceptional rum offers notes of zesty grapefruit, buttery pastry, banana, vanilla, plum, caramel, and cinnamon. The palate bursts with butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, orange zest, cocoa nibs, red plum, banana, citrus, and a surprising hint of sea salt, leading to a medium, rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release celebrates over 320 years of history, connecting the distillery's heritage with its modern expertise to create a spirit that is both a testament to the past and a masterpiece to the present.\u003cbr\u003eThis small-batch rum is a truly rare find, with only 4,942 bottles available worldwide. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to fully appreciate its unique complexity.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe banana, vanilla, toasted almond, caramel and cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSweet butterscotch, smooth vanilla, caramel, fruitiness and bright orange zest, with notes of cocoa and a touch of sea salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe nose has a surprising vibrancy to it considering the age—probably thanks to the column still distillation—offering kiwi, cherry tart, banana, toasted almonds, white grapes, cedar, and maple. The palate brings semi-bitter dark chocolate into the mix, along with cherry cola, rancio, vanilla, and spice. The finish has chocolate-covered raisins, more vanilla, and oak.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Danny Brandon, Whisky Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Gay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68042966696151,"sku":"MOUNT-GAY-15","price":164.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-mount-gay-15yo.jpg?v=1794460655","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.co.nz\/products\/mount-gay-15-year-old-exceptionally-aged-batch-1-barbados-rum-700ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}