Mount Gay Exceptionally Aged 25 Year Old Rum
47% ABV (94 proof) | 700mL | Distilled 1999, aged 25 years | Non-chill filtered — Mount Gay Exceptionally Aged 25YO is the inaugural release of the Exceptionally Aged Collection: Mount Gay's first age-statement line, launched June 2026 and succeeding the Master Blender Collection. This is a single-batch, single-vintage rum — distilled in 1999, aged 25 years, and bottled in January 2026 — matured exclusively in ex-American oak Bourbon casks, and limited to just 2,376 bottles worldwide.
Three generations of Master Blenders collaborated on this bottle: Jerry Edwards laid the rum down in 1999, Allen Smith stewarded most of its maturation, and current Master Blender Trudiann Branker crafted the final blend. Everything — distillation, aging, blending, bottling — happened at the Mount Gay distillery in St. Lucy, Barbados, with no added sugar or flavoring. It arrives in the collection's deep ocean-blue and cream livery with embossed wave details, gold foil accents, and a premium gift box — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
The brand's notes: aroma of vanilla, red fruits, rich caramel, citrus, and dark chocolate; palate of raisin, warm cinnamon, tangy citrus, smooth toffee, roasted nuts, and orange zest, with nuances of nutmeg, cocoa, and gingerbread; a long, silky finish. Dark gold in color.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Inaugural 2026 release — the first bottle of Mount Gay's first age-statement collection
- Single-vintage 1999, 25 years — one batch, one distilling year, only 2,376 bottles worldwide
- Exclusively ex-American oak Bourbon casks, non-chill filtered, no added sugar or flavoring
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat to experience the full 25 years; on the rocks is the brand's suggested alternative. Mount Gay also pairs it with roast duck, pork belly, pineapple upside-down cake, and classic rum cakes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Exceptionally Aged Collection?
Mount Gay's first age-statement line, launched in June 2026. It succeeds the Master Blender Collection and includes the 25YO (single vintage) and 15YO (minimum-age blend).
Is this the same as Mount Gay 1703 or Black Barrel?
No — the Exceptionally Aged Collection is a distinct, new collection. Do not confuse the 25YO with XO, 1703, Black Barrel, or Master Blender Collection bottles.
How many bottles were made?
Only 2,376 bottles worldwide — a single batch distilled in 1999 and bottled in January 2026.