Mount Gay Launches Master Blender Collection: The Coffey Still Expression
Mount Gay has launched the seventh limited edition rum in the Master Blender Collection: The Coffey Still Expression.
This year’s Master Blender Collection offers a glimpse into how rum was made back in the 19th century when the Coffey Still was invented, bridging the gap between history and modernity. One of the first types of column stills invented, the distillery has a rare 100% copper Coffey Still that operates as one of three globally. In disrepair for decades, the still was recommissioned in 2019 and this is the first time a distillation has been released since.
This release would not have been possible without the work of Blues, also known as Reynold Hinds. Blues worked at Mount Gay for over 50 years, and it was his extensive knowledge that allowed engineers to restore the historic still and its recommission in 2019. Today, it is called the Blue’s Still at Mount Gay in recognition of his contributions to Mount Gay until his passing in 2021, and this release is in tribute to his legacy.
Made using 100% molasses from Barbados, the Coffey Still rum has been tropically aged in St Lucy, Barbados for four years in heavily charred ex-Bourbon casks and is presented at 58% ABV, non-chill filtered, and with no coloring added.
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection: The Coffey Still Expression is described as having aromas of “pear, vanilla, nutmeg, and leather” and flavors of “grapefruit, oak, honey, and cinnamon.”
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection: The Coffey Still Expression is limited to 5,004 bottles worldwide and carries a recommended retail price of $240 for a 70 cL bottle.
Source: Mount Gay.