Visit the Oldest Running Rum Distillery in the World
Established in 1703, Mount Gay is the world’s oldest running rum distillery. Using pure, coral-filtered water and the best Barbadian and Caribbean molasses, Mount Gay rum is distilled in traditional copper pot and column stills, then aged in selected casks, including American whiskey, bourbon, and cognac barrels. Blending over 320 years of craftsmanship with modern innovation, Mount Gay produces some of the world’s finest rums, notably the iconic Mount Gay Eclipse, the award-winning Mount Gay XO, and the new terroir-driven ‘soil to sip’ Single Estate Series. Visitors can learn about the Mount Gay story first-hand through a range of interactive tours, bespoke experiences and rum tastings with a choice of two tour locations.
The Mount Gay Distillery, St. Lucy
The Signature Distillery Tour at the ancestral home of Mount Gay is one of Barbados’ most popular activities. Guided by an expert host, with unparalleled access to the working estate, learn how rum is made from soil to sip, visit the molasses, fermentation and distillation houses, the impressive ageing bonds, and finish with a tasting of three signature blends.
For experienced palates, The Premium Rum Flight Experience and The Connoisseur Experience offer an exclusive tasting of Mount Gay’s rarest and most luxurious rums. Another fantastic option is the Storied Dinner, an intimate evening of rum and fine dining suited for individuals or small groups.
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Experience The Life and Culture of Mount Gay
Head to the open-air Mount Gay Visitor Centre located in Historic Bridgetown, for a deep dive into the traditions and flavours of Mount Gay rum.
The workshops have something for every palate and a visit is a must for anyone setting foot on the island for the first or 100th time.
The Signature Tasting is the perfect introduction to the history of Mount Gay and taste a selection of their finest rums. They can try their hand at making cocktails in the Cocktail Workshops, or sit back and enjoy a rum tasting followed by a Bajan lunch.
The Mount Gay Visitor Centre, Bridgetown
Located on the outskirts of historic Bridgetown, the Mount Gay Visitor Centre offers The Signature Tasting Experience, where a resident expert will recount Mount Gay’s fascinating history, finishing with a tasting of four of Mount Gay’s signature rums.
The Lunch & Rum Tasting Experience caters to those who want to pair their rum education with a bajan-themed lunch. And any would-be cocktail maker would enjoy learning mixology from skilled mixologists at The Cocktail Workshop or, at The Evening at Mount Gay, you can sample blends, craft your own cocktails and enjoy a light dinner at sunset.
Mount Gay also offers a range of intimate tailored experiences, from masterclasses in rum and cocktail making to premium tastings of exclusive blends and the Sip & Paint! for family friendly fun. Whichever tour you choose, you will be warmly welcomed into the Mount Gay community. Please Drink Responsibly.
To find out more about Visitor Experiences or join the Mount Gay community visit: www.mountgayrum.com/tour-mount-gay
