Mount Gay Black Barrel is the latest addition to Mount Gay, the oldest rum brand in the world. Black Barrel is the result of a double distillation, which means it is a blend of a single distillate from a column still and a double distillate from a pot still, with the double distillate being present in greater quantities. The maturation process is also double: the single and double distillates are first matured separately. After the first blend, the mixture is refined a second time in charcoal-burnt Bourbon barrels. This unique finishing process releases balanced and characterful spicy aromas. This gives it a rich, full flavour with vanilla and caramel and a slightly sweet finish.