Rum Review: Mount Gay XO | Inu A Kena

Contents:

• 007 DRK: LARGE MOUNT GAY WH SODA / CASO ROYALE (2006)
• THE ESSENTIALS OF MOUNT GAY BARBADOS RUM
• MOUNT GAY EXTRA OLD
• THE MOUNT GAY RUM’S SIZ
• MOUNT GAY RUM AND SODA
• 9 THGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOUNT GAY RUM
• MOUNT GAY VISOR CENTRE
• THE SECRET OF SUCCS: A HISTORY OF MOUNT GAY
• MOUNT GAY RUM – LATT PRIC AND BUYG GUI
• MOUNT GAY MASTER BLENDER COLLECTION: POT STILL RUM
• MOUNT GAY RUM IS HIGHLIGHTG OCEAN CONSERVATN AND STAABILY FOR NATNAL RUM DAY
• MOUNT GAY: STRETCHG THE ENVELOPE OF RUM EXPRSNS
• DRK OF THE WEEK: MOUNT GAY BLACK BARREL
• MOUNT GAY – CORNERSTONE OF CARIBBEAN RUM
• RUM REVIEW: MOUNT GAY XO
• MOUNT GAY MAPS
• MOUNT GAY ENGLISH DICTNARY

007 DRK: LARGE MOUNT GAY WH SODA / CASO ROYALE (2006)

Drk: Large Mount Gay wh sodaBond movie appearance: Caso Royale (2006)Experience of 007 Travelers: Radisson Blu Hotel Talln – Harry´s New York Bar, Talln, EstoniaMount Gay Rum is produced by Mount Gay Distilleri Ltd.

The olst survivg ed for the pany is om 1703, makg Mount Gay Rum the olst existg brand of m the world. Mount Gay Rum is sold 110 untri, and s primary export market is the Uned Stat of more rmatn herePhoto © EON, Uned Artists, Danjaq LLCPhoto © EON, Uned Artists, Danjaq LLC. It would be impossible to dive to the history of m whout mentng Mount Gay Distillery, the world’s olst nng m distillery, tablished 1703.

THE ESSENTIALS OF MOUNT GAY BARBADOS RUM

That small distillery grew – diggg a well, plantg sgle-strand fields of ne, and expandg towards a larger future – unr the learship of Sir John Gay Alleyne. “Two important eds om 1654 and 1703 state that m was already beg produced on the dat at our Mount Gay tate, makg Mount Gay the olst nng m distillery, ” explas Mount Gay Rum Master Blenr Tdiann Branker. Mount Gay pris self on herage and s rich history that stretch across centuri and through each blend.

Each of the blends is steeped Mount Gay history, and each is ma wh properti unique to Mount Gay and the island of Barbados. “Mount Gay Rum has this distct taste unlike any other ms om the islands, ” says Taylor Rae, Bartenr at NYC’s Ghost Donkey and US Natnal Wner: MGR Taste of Summer Comp. Mount Gay tak the Barbadian quali and go a step or two further by g a unique batn of lumn and pper pot stills to create a wir variety of flavors.

MOUNT GAY EXTRA OLD

“The batn of each step of the procs mak our m tly unique: om the selectn of sugarne molass to the fermentatn woon sks, the distillatn g both lumn and pot still, the maturatn different typ of oak sks and fally the expertise of our Master Blenr [Tdiann Branker] durg the blendg procs, ” says Raphaël Grisoni, Managg Director of Mount Gay. The strong flavors s at the re of what sets m apart om s fellow dark liquors, and Mount Gay nsistently works to set self apart aga om s m petors.

Grisoni adds that “what’s unique about Mount Gay is that we are the world’s olst nng m distillery and we leverage over 300 years of herage and expertise.

While has a varied flavor profile, you n pick out Mount Gay m for s plex not of dark cholate, almond, ripe banana, and h vanilla. The variatn Mount Gay exprsns appeals to discerng palat and those seekg flavor and richns their glass. “I enjoy simple, inic cktails like the classic m sour ma wh Mount Gay Black Barrel – ’s my go-to cktail, ” says Grisoni.

THE MOUNT GAY RUM’S SIZ

Mount Gay is a great sential gredient for several classic cktails, as well as a liquid that n be sipped neat or wh a large nut water ice cube to brg out the te flavor and not. Tyler Caffall, the Head Bartenr at NoMad Bar New York Cy says, “At our bar, we mostly employ the Mount Gay Eclipse and the Mount Gay Black Barrel varietals. Mount Gay and tonic water is a popular island drk, and often a precursor to enjoyg glass of the m neat.

Mount Gay is tly at s bt when enjoyed wh a dish like spicy noodl or plementg the bakg spic and ramel a Rum Bread Puddg.

MOUNT GAY RUM AND SODA

I immediately thk of bread puddg and how amazg Mount Gay would go wh the bakg spic and ramel that would be ed a Rum Bread Puddg.

9 THGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOUNT GAY RUM

Caffall also has fond memori of pairg Mount Gay m wh spicy dnken noodl wh Napa bbage and same, om a weekly tiki pop-up at Fort Defiance Brooklyn. Mount Gay Rum is one of the olst and most renowned m brands the world, wh their earlit rerd ed datg back to 1703. If you're lookg to get your hands on some Mount Gay Rum, you'll be pleased to know that a variety of siz.

For those who want to stock up their liquor bet wh Mount Gay Rum, there is also the optn of purchasg 3L ntaers which nta 40% ABV. Fally, if you're after somethg tly special, then look no further than the Mount Gay 1703 bottle – the distillery's most premium offerg.

So next time you head down to your lol liquor store search of some Mount Gay Rum, make sure to check out what siz are available so you n fd the perfect one for your needs! The Ocean Club the Bahamas is known for s signature Large Mount Gay cktail and 's bee que popular among lols and tourists alike!

MOUNT GAY VISOR CENTRE

The Mount Gay range also offers a variety of different siz, cludg the small 1 Ler bottl, up to the larger 5 Ler bottl. In the first so scene Caso Royale, where Bond ws the Aston Mart DB5 the One & Only Club, he orrs a "Mount Gay Rum wh soda" Mount Gay RumMount Gay Eclipse Barbados Rum is a leadg product om the olst nng distillery Barbados. Frh pure water om their own sprg, reful distillatn and maturatn oak sks give Mount Gay m s goln lour and d, smooth taste.

The rult is m that has guaranteed the same, parable qualy for centuri, not least of all bee of the enriched soil and crystal clear sprg water om Gay Distilleri Ltd. If you’ve ever spent time around a mara, chanc are you’re faiar wh Mount Gay, a m that striv to mata a ep relatnship wh the sailg muny. Whether you’re faiar wh Mount Gay or not, here’s everythg you need to know about a brand that’s been distillg m for more than three centuri.

THE SECRET OF SUCCS: A HISTORY OF MOUNT GAY

The team at Mount Gay strongly spects productn was gog on even earlier, and has recently unvered a ed om 1654 that might seal the se. That means the island has lots of unrground water, a key element what mak Mount Gay unique and why the Brish cid to foc sugarne and m productn here the 17th century. Hundreds of years ago, Mount Gay uld rely on the molass om lol sugar ne for all of s needs, but that’s no longer the se as there simply isn’t enough available land anymore.

The proprietary yeast stra is based off a ptured wild yeast, which Mount Gay’s team then bred for nsistency. Mount Gay has been closely lked to the world of sailg for s, as symbolized by s red (often worn-out pk) logo-bearg hat.

Mount Gay’s current master distiller, Tdiann Branker, is the first woman to n thgs the distillery’s history.

MOUNT GAY RUM – LATT PRIC AND BUYG GUI

Clean and clear Mount Gay Silver is the brand’s entry-level m, but grab while you n, bee ’s beg removed om the Amerin market. Like all tropilly produced spirs, Mount Gay ag nearly three tim as quickly as spirs barrel-aged oler climat.

Visors will be guid through the history, herage and craft of Mount Gay ms, while special tours treat you to a cktail mixg ssn, a tradnal Bajan lunch or our dner experienc. Mount Gay Rum: This is more than a mTours & experiencExplore different ways to experience this is Travelers’ Choice?

Tripadvisor giv a Travelers’ Choice award to acmodatns, attractns and rtrants that nsistently earn great reviews om travelers and are ranked wh the top 10% of properti on ways to experience Mount Gay Visor CentreSee what travelers are sayggallohBoston, Massachetts50 ntributnsFun tour We were stayg at Sandals and wanted a quick activy that would take off property but would not require a big time mment. It also of urse clus a ee sample of m punch and a tastg of the different ms produced by Mount Gay distillery. Would be a great ray afternoon activy (although hardly seems to ra for very long)Vised Febary 2020Traveled as a upleWrten Febary 12, 2020Alan CKgston, Uned Kgdom63 ntributnsThe bt m tastg me along for the Monday morng extend m tastg that started the Mm - showg the 1703 ed that prov Mount Gay as the olst m distiller.

MOUNT GAY MASTER BLENDER COLLECTION: POT STILL RUM

Vised March 2020Traveled as a upleWrten March 5, 2020MEllertonMiddlbrough, Uned Kgdom63 ntributnsNo better place to learn about Mount Gay mWhat do you do Barbados when s rag (or tth any day) but brg a ltle sunshe wh a trip to Mount Gay Visor Centre. A vis to the gift shop is of urse a mt where var bottl of Mount Gays ms are on sale together wh souvenir ems. Lucy at the actual distillery; there is no gift shop there but there is a separate Mount Gay visor center/gift shop the Worthg you for this wonrful review, very tailed.

MOUNT GAY RUM IS HIGHLIGHTG OCEAN CONSERVATN AND STAABILY FOR NATNAL RUM DAY

Vised Febary 2023Traveled soloWrten Febary 14, 2023Great vis to learn and tasteThis isn't the actual distillery, but 's a great place to learn about how m is distilled and pecially the history of Mount Gay Rum.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews orr rmed by scriptivens of er-intified them such as cleanls, atmosphere, general tips and lotn 2023 • FayThe Mount Gay Rum distillery tour was an absolute light! An terview wh Mount Gay's ambassador Miguel Smh about the origs of the m and why 's secrets will keep at the top for a very long time... Miguel Smh is the brand ambassador for Mount Gay, and as a Barbados native he has what seems to be a typilly Bajan outlook on life: spe the hardships and hard work you face life, one mt progrs wh a posive attu and a sunny optimism.

MOUNT GAY: STRETCHG THE ENVELOPE OF RUM EXPRSNS

What’s tertg and what’s powerful for Mount Gay is that not only are we the longt-producer of m, but we’re actually the longt ntual producer of any spir tegory. Everyone gets this unrstandg of what Mount Gay reprents and what should taste and sound and feel like. That’s great, but they’re not gog to be here for three Mount Gay secret is keepg thgs nsistent, no matter what.

People have the time to rearch and engage wh brands and their tegry – and the tert Mount Gay has flourished. Mount Gay distillers then e pper pot stills to double-distill the fermented sugar ne lumn stills g generatnal secrets that set this m apart om any others. Pot stills are a tramark of m makg, but the tails Mount Gay’s distillg procs are their own and have been for over three-hundred years.

DRK OF THE WEEK: MOUNT GAY BLACK BARREL

In Mount Gay ms, first and send distillatn ms are blend and aged together, producg a unique flavor unlike any other. Mount Gay’s master blenr ensur Amerin whiskey, bourbon, and gnac oak barrels are expertly utilized the agg procs to produce specific flavor profil, drawg distct flavors and not om the sugar ne liquor.

Once the ms are blend and aged to perfectn, they are tted by the master blenr and bottled to be shipped around the world, enjoyed for the tradn, herage, and notoriety of Mount Gay Rum. There are several Mount Gay selectns to choose om, so let’s explore their differenc to help you choose your perfect bottle. Eclipse is signed to be the emblematic blend of Mount Gay: the standard by which to measure all other ms.

MOUNT GAY – CORNERSTONE OF CARIBBEAN RUM

The bright smell and warm flavor ntribute to this one of a kd silver m, spired by Mount Gay Master Blenr, Tdiann Branker’s, personal herage. Mount Gay is arguably bt enjoyed simply, thanks to the different flavors, not, and overall experienc of their different ms.

Rocks: We ually wouldn’t add rocks on the list as a sgle mixer, but Mount Gay serv an unadulterated experience. Sour: Wh Mount Gay’s lighter ms, a splash of sour will pliment but not take too much away om the flavors and not at hand. Grapeu adds several layers of flavor on s own, but ’s light and airy enough to let the Mount Gay she through.

Mount Gay was hered by John Sober 1703, which is when he began g the parish on the mounta to distill m. When he brought on Sir John Gay Alleyne to elevate the m and distill for distributn is when the mounta was named Mount Gay, and the m’s name followed. Mount Gay don’t offer a spiced m, but not of spice n be picked up on some of their ms thanks to a plex procs of agg and fishg var typ of oak sks.

RUM REVIEW: MOUNT GAY XO

While the m is produced om pure fermented ne sugar molass, 100% of the sugar ntent is fermented away leavg no ridual sugars the nutrnal ntent of Mount Gay ms.

They’re tend for llectors and nnoissrs bee there will never be another like a batch of Mount Gay Master Blenr Collectn m. The more budget-iendly ms om Mount Gay n be add to a simple cktail to add pth and plexy, but the Master Collectn is bt enjoyed neat, straight, or on the rocks, perhaps wh a good food pairg.

Mount Gay isn’t available every liquor store all the time, so here are some good Mount Gay alternativ to try when you n’t get your hands on . 00- Mount Gay currently has a port sk fished m s Master Blenr Collectn lp, but for a more affordable troductn to this style nsir another Bajan favore, Foursquare’s Port Cask Brigand Black Label Rum: $75- For another Bajan m siar to Mount Gay Black Barrel, nsir Old Brigand’s Black Label Rum.

MOUNT GAY MAPS

The distillatn and agg methods for Ron Zapa XO and Mount Gay XO are siar, so you’ll taste some siari as Nicholas Abbey 5 Year Tradnal Pot Rum: $105- St Nicholas Abbey is another m emblematic of Barbados.

This m is a herage m like Mount Gay Eclipse Herage, but ’s ma om whe m aged for 5 years bourbon Maras “Lux” Double Aged Rum: $130- Dos Maras and Mount Gay have Barbados mon, but Dos Maras mix m om Guyana to their mixtur. They have always been big Mount Gay fans, speakg very highly of , and so I knew that my vis would clu many Mount Gay Rum punch on Dover Beach, which are fantastic by the way!

MOUNT GAY ENGLISH DICTNARY

I knew that a vis to Mount Gay was orr, and I am so glad that I ma the vis to learn more about their 300 + years of m makg magic. The visor center, loted Bridgetown, is such a great experience, led by some credibly knowledgeable guis, eager to share the gospel of Mount Gay m.

) our tour gui for the day, and she walked though the history of m Barbados, productn, and the s and outs of what mak Mount Gay the Bajan Instutn that is. Tdiann has over a of experience the dtry, havg started her Mount Gay reer as the Qualy Assurance Manager, where she worked closely wh Allen Smh. While on the tour, I tasted through Mount Gay’s re exprsns, as well as the Master Blenr Collectn: XO The Peat Smoke Exprsn..