MOUNT GAY RUM
2025
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Founded in 1703, Mount Gay is the world's oldest working rum distillery. The well dug to collect the water needed for distillation has remained the same for over 300 years!
The story begins with John Sober, who became the owner of a plantation and small distillery on Mount Gilboa. A close friend of Sir John Gay Alleyne, and aware of the success the latter had achieved with the rum produced in his distillery at St. Nicholas Abbey, he asked him to become manager of his distillery. Sir John brought with him a wealth of expertise and a taste for innovation. On his death, John Sober decided to rename the distillery "Mount Gay" as a tribute to him.
Despite its age, Mount Gay continues to innovate, notably with its limited editions where the rum is aged in barrels other than bourbon (Madeira wine, port, Andean oak...), but not only. Since 2019, Trudiann Branker has been the first female master blender in the distillery's history, imprinting her character and creativity into the blending of rums of different ages and profiles to create unique, balanced products, while taking care to maintain the quality and consistency of each batch.
On a classic tour, you'll discover all the distillery's facilities. A kind of living museum, since it's a factory at work. Mount Gay rums and their production will hold no secrets for you. The tour concludes, of course, with a tasting session. The distillery also offers tours with more in-depth tastings, workshops and more.
Would you like to try your hand at the art of cocktails? Their Distillery Tour & Cocktail Masterclass invites you to a workshop where, guided by a mixologist, participants learn how to make their own cocktail. You can also book the cocktail workshop without the distillery tour.
If you're more interested in the art of tasting, the Premium Rum Flight Experience lets you try 8 rums instead of 4, to get a better grasp of the aromas and flavors of rums according to their age, the barrels in which they were aged, etc., in addition to the distillery tour.
An Evening at Mount Gay invites you to an evening tasting with a cocktail and tapas workshop.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can take part in a tasting and lunch at the distillery.
These premium experiences include transport from hotels on the south and west coasts.
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Opening time and information on MOUNT GAY RUM
Tours from Monday to Saturday from 55 US$. Reservations required.
Members' reviews on MOUNT GAY RUM
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Akeel a été un excellent ambassadeur de la marque, apportant beaucoup d'énergie et d'amusement à l'expérience.
Je ne peux que recommander cette visite, et vous pouvez goûter le rhum
Nous avons beaucoup appris, non seulement sur la riche histoire du Mount Gay, mais aussi sur le fonctionnement actuel de la distillerie. Se promener sur le terrain et explorer les salles encore utilisées pour la production a été un véritable plaisir. Il était fascinant de voir à quel point Mount Gay reste ancré dans les méthodes traditionnelles tout en produisant un rhum de classe mondiale.
La dégustation de rhum à la fin de la visite était le moyen idéal de la conclure. Tina ne s'est pas contentée de verser des boissons, elle nous a enseigné les bonnes techniques de dégustation et nous a même donné une petite leçon de science sur le rhum ! Une expérience tellement amusante et engageante du début à la fin.
⚠️ Conseils importants :
✅ Réservez vos billets à l'avance ! Nous voulions initialement y aller le jour même, mais nous avons réalisé que c'était complet, alors nous avons dû réserver pour quelques jours plus tard. Il faut absolument réserver à l'avance !
???? Planifiez votre transport - les transports publics ne sont pas vraiment une option pour s'y rendre. Nous avons négocié avec un chauffeur de taxi local pour qu'il nous emmène à Bridgetown et en revienne pour un bon prix, et cela n'a posé aucun problème.
Nous ne saurions trop recommander ce circuit ! Et honnêtement, Mme Tina mérite une augmentation - c'est une véritable perle et un témoignage de l'héritage du Mount Gay. Si vous êtes à la Barbade, cette visite est incontournable !