Mount Gay Rum

While most rum houses can only guess at their own age, Mount Gay can document theirs with an official paper dating to 1703. That makes the Barbados distillery the world's oldest rum brand with a proven founding date, a title no competitor has yet been able to challenge. More than three centuries later, the house still distills on the same island, with the same pride in being first.

Mount Gay Black Barrel Barbados Rum 70 cl 43%

Item no.: 22227865421-7023

Distillery: Mount Gay
Name: Black barrel
Age: NA
Type: Barbados Dark Rum
Alc. strength: 43%
70 cl.
Other: Aged in used bourbon casks
53,50

1pcs.
48,25EUR
Mount Gay Eclipse Barbados Rum 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 22227865421-16

Distillery: Mount Gay Eclipse Age: NA Type: Barbados Dark Rum Alc. strength: 40% 70 cl. Other: Mount Gay is a unique product in many ways. Mount Gay It is produced from sugar cane grown on Mount Gay's own plantation and water from the underground spring that runs beneath the plantation. After 72 hours of fermentation of sugar cane and water in the finest oak barrels, Mount Gay is double distilled, like cognac, in copper pot stills. Finally, Mount Gay is aged in original Kentucky Bourbon white oak barrels, giving Mount Gay its distinctive golden color with a slightly smoky, rounded flavor.
30,75

1pcs.
27,75EUR
Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Reserve Rum Barbados Rum 70 cl 43%

Item no.: 22227865421-17

This Rom, from the unique in Barbados, is aged in three types of casks containing American, bourbon and cognac respectively. This gives wonderful flavor notes of chocolate, clove, baked figs and salted caramel. A truly wonderful taste experience. Try Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Reserve Rum Barbados Rum

Distillery: Mount Gay
Name: XO Triple Cask Blend Reserve Rum
Age: NA
Type: Barbados Dark Rum
Alc. strength: 43 %
70 cl.
73,50

1pcs.
66,25EUR

About Mount Gay Rum

Mount Gay is the world's oldest documented rum brand, founded on Barbados and still one of the island's most respected producers.

History & Background

Mount Gay's history can be documented all the way back to 1703, officially making the distillery the world's oldest rum brand with a proven founding date, a rarity in an industry where most houses can only guess at their own age. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, the distillery grew into a central part of Barbados's economy and identity, driven by the island's rich sugarcane cultivation. The name Mount Gay comes from Sir John Gay Alleyne, an early leader of the distillery, whose efforts to refine production methods left a lasting mark on the house's style. Today Mount Gay remains one of Barbados's most respected producers and a constant reference point whenever the story of rum is told.

Production & Style

The rum is distilled in both pot still and column still and aged in oak casks, giving Mount Gay its characteristic, balanced style.

Signature Style

Rich, Balanced, Fruity
The flavor offers a rich, balanced character with notes of tropical fruit and spice.

Facts

Distillery	Mount Gay
Founded	1703
Pronounced	"MOWNT GAY"
Region	St. Lucy, Barbados
Country	Barbados
Owner	Rémy Cointreau
Raw material	Molasses
Ageing climate	Tropical climate in Barbados gives fast maturation
Official website	mountgayrum.com

Did You Know?

Mount Gay is officially recognized as the world's oldest rum brand with a documented founding year, dating all the way back to 1703.

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