Mount Gay Rum

Meet Pete Hannah, the winner of Thirsty's 'More Taste, Less Waster' competition powered by Mount Gay. Bartenders across the U.S. shared their flair for sustainability by creating original cocktails with Mount Gay Black Barrel. The finalists presented their creations to a panel of experts, and Pete's 'Urbanized Chaos' rose above the rest. His community-centred cocktail used waste ingredients of spent hops, mango pulp, and day-old banana bread from local businesses. The result gave a tropical wi...

Discover our treasured ways to savour Mount Gay XO. We share these tips to intensify unique flavours and provide a memorable tasting journey. Save this post to experiment when you open your bottle. #MoreThanARum #MountGayRum #Barbados #XO #MountGayXO

Did you know that Mount Gay is home to rum and agriculture? Ever wondered what molasses really smelt like? Let Jacklyn, our Agriculture Manager, answer your queries on life at Mount Gay. 01: How long have you worked at Mount Gay? I have worked at Mount Gay for nearly four years. One of my fondest memories is the delivery of the molasses from my first sugarcane harvest. The sight and the distinct smell of that "black gold" from our very own estate were beautiful and evoked an immeasurable sense...

Which expression would get your vote if you could have one drink to last the night? Could it be aromatic and much-loved Mount Gay Eclipse in a delectable cocktail? Does Mount Gay Black Barrel with a dash of soda water excite you? Or is it a Mount Gay XO over a coconut ice cube kind of evening? Each expression carries a vast range of tasting notes that can match different occasions and moods. #MoreThanARum #MountGayRum #Barbados

Do you know the story of Mount Gay's 'Ingredients of Rum-Making'?  It begins at the sugarcane fields and concludes at the barrels in our bonds. Step into the world's oldest running rum distillery and discover the process behind what makes us #MoreThanARum.  On our profile, tap on Reels and watch the story unfold.  #MoreThanARum #MountGayRum #Barbados

In celebration of the final days of winter, craft a cocktail to say goodbye to the season. Would you rather sip on a refreshing XO Maple Sour, a classic Black Barrel Old Fashioned or a warm Eclipse Hot Toddy? Tell us in the comments below. #MoreThanARum #MountGayRum

Succumb to the possibilities of Mount Gay Eclipse, Mount Gay Black Barrel and Mount Gay XO carrying you to the windswept beaches with mesmerising coral rock formations only found in Barbados 🌊 Where does your sip take you to? #MoreThanARum #MountGayRum #Barbados

Celebrate #NationalCocktailDay with a drink worth savoring, a classic Mount Gay Black Barrel Old Fashioned. Easy enough to create, and bold enough to leave a lasting impression with notes of toffee and seasoned with orange zest. Recipe 1.5oz Mount Gay Black Barrel 1 bar spoon simple syrup 2 dashes of Angostura bitters Add a large ice cube, stir and garnish with orange zest, Santé. Captured by: @salomondubois #MoreThanARum #MountGayRum #BlackBarrel

One of the wonders of our craftsmanship is that there is no 'recipe' used to create our rums. We rely on our Master Blender to ensure that every bottle retains the signature character and profile. Blending is a proper art form that involves practice and intuition. Trudiann Branker is the master of this craft that brings to life our heritage while preparing for the future.

"Be full of adventure when you visit Barbados. There are many treasures to be found, including the people." Meet Samantha, our Research and Innovation Coordinator, and hear her most treasured moment in the Mount Gay team and her recommendations to appreciate Barbados' beauty. 01: How long have you worked at Mount Gay? I joined the company on 1st Dec 2014. A great memory I have was my first Christmas party at Mount Gay. At this point, I had only worked for the company for about two weeks. As ...

Join us in cherishing the moments of relaxation and informality. End the day and escape to your favorite space with a Mount Gay Black Barrel Out of Office in hand, create your own with the recipe below. Captured by @ryanstylesnyc Recipe: 2oz Mount Gay Rum Black Barrel​ 0.5oz Fresh Lime Juice​ 0.5oz Fresh Grapefruit​ 0.5oz Cinnamon Syrup​ 0.5oz Falernum​ ​ 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker.​ 2. Add ice and shake.​ 3. Strain over ice in a rocks glass.​ 4. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel.​ #M...

Mount Gay Black Barrel and Mount Gay XO depict what makes us #MoreThanARum. Our award-winning expressions are a sure way to bring intense flavours straight to your glass. Whether you are stirring Black Barrel into your at-home cocktails or pouring XO over large coconut ice cubes, we are confident that each sip will send you on a tasting journey. #MountGayRum #BlackBarrel #XO