Mount Gay Distilleries has launched the newest limited-edition expression in its Master Blender Collection, The Madeira Cask.For this year’s release, which is limited to 2 706 bottles worldwide, Master Blender Trudiann Branker looked to Madeira, the beautiful Portuguese island off the coast of Morocco, which has made an iconic fortified wine for more than 300 years. Using only column distilled rums, she placed the liquid in seasoned Madeira wine casks six years ago, carefully observing how the rum aged over time.She noted: “I was inspired by Madeira’s rich history and expertise of aging wine. When we placed the column distilled rum in these beautiful barrels six years ago, I had a patient curiosity knowing that one day the liquid from these barrels would bring an entirely new flavour profile to our distinct rum. What developed truly pushed my palate beyond what I thought Mount Gay rum could do and I’m proud to release Madeira Cask as this year’s Master Blender Collection.”
