How Much Does Bayou Mardi Gras Xo Rum Cost in 2026?
Bayou Mardi Gras Xo Rum — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $62.09 | $2.44 | $3.67 | 16.9 |
About Bayou Mardi Gras Xo Rum
Bayou Mardi Gras XO Rum is a premium 40% ABV rum from STOLI GROUP's Bayou distillery in Louisiana, USA, crafted from molasses derived from sugarcane grown near the Mississippi River Delta. Distilled in copper pot and column stills, it's aged up to 6 years using the Solera method in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, creating a smooth, woody-sweet profile with sherry-driven complexity. What makes it special is its American twist on rum, blending bourbon-like woodiness, fruity depth, and sherry richness, evoking brandy or king cake flavors. Ideal for sipping enthusiasts seeking an easy-drinking premium rum with nuance, though some critics note it's overpriced compared to West Indian counterparts. In its category, it stands out for domestic appeal with high ratings like 93/100, but at $62.09 for 750ml, it competes against more balanced options like Bayou Reserve.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The aroma bursts with candied fruit, woody vanilla, caramelized notes, and raisiny sweetness, alongside purple flowers, grape must, stone fruit, plum, and sandalwood. Hints of burnt grass, orange zest, and baking spices add depth. Sherry influence brings purple florals and a thick spice layer.
👅 Palate
On the palate, expect woody brown sugar, honey, and caramel, with sherry-rounded smoothness, orange marmalade, dark stone fruit, black currant, and Tupelo honey. Chocolate, vanilla, baking spices, and a chewy, nutty quality emerge, sometimes veering cloying with PX sherry. It's dense, opulent, and balanced with citrus and cola notes.
✨ Finish
The finish is long, pleasantly dry with honey, gingerbread, brown sugar, peppery spice, fresh berries, fig jam, and nutmeg. Lightly oxidized sherry lingers warmly.
Popular Cocktails with Bayou Mardi Gras Xo Rum
Mardi Gras Old Fashioned
XO Sherry Cobbler
Bayou Sazerac
Food Pairings
King cake, Dark chocolate, Cigar, Brown butter cake, Spicy barbecue
