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Double-Aged Rum
Mount Gay Black Barrel
Mount Gay4.7(15 reviews)
Mount Gay Black Barrel is a premium rum from Barbados, double-aged in heavily charred bourbon casks for extra depth. This rich, full-bodied spirit offers notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and dried fruit, with a smooth, lingering finish. Perfect for sipping neat or in classic cocktails.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹9,250/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹370
per 30ml
ABV
43%
Region
Barbados
Category
Rum
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Mount Gay Black Barrel Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Gurgaon: ₹9,000
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹9,250+3%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹9,000
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹10,710+19%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹10,930+21%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹13,290+48%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹13,930+55%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹15,860+76%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹16,290+81%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹19,710+119%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹9,000 to ₹19,710 Official Regulatory Notice
Goa Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Goa are regulated by the Commissioner of Excise, Government of Goa under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
18+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
Licensed Retail Liquor Stores & Supermarkets
Possession Limit
Standard personal consumption; transit permit required for export
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles outside Goa boundary requires an official Excise Transit Permit (max 2 bottles permitted with official receipt). Carrying without permit is a non-bailable offense in neighboring Karnataka and Maharashtra.
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Origin: India
India
The subcontinent has evolved into a global powerhouse of premium spirits, blending ancient distillation heritage with state-of-the-art master craftsmanship. From high-altitude Himalayan spring waters to coastal barrels in Goa, India's intense tropical climate accelerates oak extraction and barrel aging dynamically. This creates bold, robustly complex, and deeply spiced spirits with rich profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler European climates.
Climate
Diverse tropical & temperate microclimates driving dynamic barrel maturation
Famous For
Amrut, Paul John, 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum, Rampur, Old Monk
Craftsmanship & Heritage
Mount Gay Black Barrel stands as a benchmark within the Rum landscape. Produced by the legendary Mount Gay, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Goa market.
With an ABV of 43%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Vanilla, Toasted oak, Dried fruit, Caramel, Spice.
Flavor Intensity
sweet40%
smokey30%
spicy50%
fruity35%
body70%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Dark chocolate🧀
Grilled meats🍫
Cigar“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat makes Mount Gay Black Barrel unique?
It is double-aged in heavily charred bourbon casks, giving it extra depth and a rich, smoky character.
QHow should I drink Mount Gay Black Barrel?
It is excellent sipped neat, on the rocks, or in classic rum cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Dark 'n' Stormy.
QWhat is the ABV of Mount Gay Black Barrel?
It is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).
QIs Mount Gay Black Barrel a spiced rum?
No, it is not spiced. Its flavor comes from the double-aging process in charred barrels, not added spices.
QWhere is Mount Gay Black Barrel produced?
It is produced in Barbados at the Mount Gay Distillery, the oldest commercial rum distillery in the world.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NotePanaji, Goa • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Panaji and picked up Mount Gay Black Barrel. At ₹9,250 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Vanilla and Toasted oak pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteTito's Lane, Goa • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Rum by Mount Gay. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Vanilla and Dried fruit. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Tito's Lane was a major hit, especially alongside local Goan Fish Curry!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteCalangute, Goa • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Mount Gay's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Toasted oak. At the Goa price of ₹9,250, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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