Mount Gay Rum, renowned as the world’s oldest distillery founded in 1703, is introducing its first-ever age-stated products: the Exceptionally Aged 15 and 25 Year Rums. This marks a significant milestone for the brand, which has been producing rum for over 300 years without labeling any of its offerings with an age.

These inaugural releases, set to hit the market in limited quantities (with fewer than 5,000 bottles for each), are part of Mount Gay’s Exceptionally Aged Collection. Recent premium releases have been successful for the brand, especially the Single Estate Series and the Master Blender Collection, leading to the development of these new age-stated rums.

Crafted in St. Lucy, Barbados, both rums were completely distilled, aged, blended, and bottled at the distillery. They matured in 100% ex-bourbon barrels, with an emphasis on how the spirits evolve within that cask.

• Exceptionally Aged 15: This rum is distilled from a blend created by former Master Blender Jerry Edwards, matured under the watch of Allen Smith and current Master Blender Trudiann Branker, who curated the final blend in 2025. Bottled at 43% ABV and non-chill filtered, it presents flavors of caramelized orchard fruits, vanilla, and sticky toffee pudding with hints of plantains and grapefruit candy, finishing with crème caramel and black tea notes.

• Exceptionally Aged 25: Also distilled by Jerry Edwards in 1999, it is aged similarly under the stewardship of both Smith and Branker, culminating in a robust 47% ABV offering. Tasting notes reveal aromas of leather and dark caramel, with complex flavors such as brandy-soaked raisins, burnt orange, and a finish reminiscent of vintage high-rye bourbons.

The Mount Gay Exceptionally Aged 15 will be available globally, totaling 4,942 bottles at an MSRP of $90. The 25-year version will be limited to 2,376 bottles, priced at $199. Master Blender Branker emphasizes that these creations honor the distillery’s long heritage and the craftsmanship of the generations of blenders before her.