Coffey is the seventh limited-edition release from the distillery’s Master Blender Collection, which we’ve previously enjoyed exploring. “The Collection gives you a glimpse into what we do, pairing different distillation types with different barrel types,” explains Mount Gay’s Master Blender Trudiann Branker. “It’s things you wouldn’t traditionally see from Mount Gay.” 

What makes this release special is that it was distilled on a very old 100% copper Coffey still, only one of three operating globally. Historically, the Coffey still was one of the first types of column stills invented, and it harkens back to the way rum was made in the 19th century. After several decades of non-use, the two-column still used for this expression was recommissioned in 2019.