
Master Blender, Trudiann Branker continues a tradition of hand-select once a year, casks from 10 to 30 years to create 1703 Master Select.
1703 Master Select is an annual limited release of Mount Gay's oldest reserves. This exceptionnal blend offers rich notes of almonds, toffee, backed figs and salted caramel. 1703 is recognized for its elegance and complexity, delivered in a full body and smooth finish.
This year, Mount Gay will be releasing 4,668 bottles of 1703 Master Select, each one individually numbered.
Bottle Size: 750ml
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This product is only available for delivery in the following states: .
California Residents: for Proposition 65 WARNINGNotes of Scent & Flavor
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Appearance
Rich amber color with slow running legs. -
Nose
Delicate harmony of sweet caramel, ripe bananas, notes of oak and a slight touch of citrus. -
Palate
Balance of toffee, cherry, butterscotch, roasted nuts with oak undertones.
“1703 Master Select is the limited release of Mount Gay's oldest reserves offering exceptional roundness with a long, delicate finish. The epitome of sophistication.”
Origins
TERROIR: Mount Gay is crafting its rum in Barbados, the birthplace of rum. Barbados has a large influence in the making process: as the only coral based island in the Caribbean, the island offers some of the purest water in the world. It also grow the finest sugarcane. As one of southernmost island from the Caribbean, Barbados offers natural yeast that, combined with coral-filtered maximizes flavour during fermentation. Finally, Barbados tropical climate accelerates the concentration of aromas and flavors during the aging in casks (and also evaporation with angel share).
EXPERTISE: The combination of each step of our process which delivers unique, rich, flavorful rums is what makes Mount Gay unique. The distinctive character of Mount Gay comes from using rums distilled both in traditional column and copper pot stills. Mount Gay age every batch of rum separately in a diverse range of casks including American Whiskey, bourbon and cognac barrels. The final touch is brought by our Master Blender Trudiann Branker who is carefully selecting the right combination of barrels to recreate the unique Mount Gay signature style.