{"id":2007456,"date":"2012-11-05T16:41:42","date_gmt":"2012-11-05T15:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxsure.fr\/2012\/11\/05\/mount-gay-rum-the-rum-that-invented-rum\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:44:58","slug":"mount-gay-rum-the-rum-that-invented-rum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxsure.fr\/en\/2012\/11\/05\/mount-gay-rum-the-rum-that-invented-rum\/","title":{"rendered":"Mount Gay Rum, the rum that invented rum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mount Gay Rum, the rum that invented rum<\/strong>
\n\"\"<\/a>
\nMount Gay Rum was born in the heart of the Caribbean in the 17th century. In 1703, it obtained its official title of ownership, legitimizing its distillation activity, and since then, it has been the oldest and most refined rum brand in the world.
\nOriginating in Barbados, a veritable paradise on earth, its excellence derives from three-hundred years of know-how, from its sugarcane plantations of exceptional quality, and also from the island’s pure
\nwater, naturally filtered by the coral reefs. Today, Mount Gay and its cellar master Allen Smith continue to distill a unique rum and create prestigious references. <\/p>\n

EXTRA OLD
\nA true expression of Mount Gay’s expertise, Extra Old is one of the world’s most awarded rums.
\n– Gold medal, Drink Business Rums Masters, 2010
\n– Gold medal, Monde selection, Brussels, 2009
\n– 91\/100, Ultimate Spirit Challenge 2010
\n– Gold medal, International Spirits Challenge, London, 2008
\n– Gold medal, Los Angeles Spirits Competition, 2008
\n– Gold medal, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2008
\n– 90-95, Wine Enthousiast, 2007
\n– Gold medal, Monde Selection, 2007
\n– Double gold medal, San Francisco Spirits Challenge, 2005<\/p>\n

A rum that can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails, for all epicureans in search of new flavors. Extra Old is a blend of the finest rums slowly aged in Kentucky oak barrels for 8 to 15 years. Born from the sugar cane and virgin water of Barbados, this exceptional rum is the fruit of a unique, century-old distillation process. The character of the new
\noak casks and the experience of Mount Gay make this a spirit that will satisfy the most demanding connoisseurs. A true example of finesse and nobility. <\/p>\n

Tasting notes
\nRobe:
\nAcacia honey color with light green highlights
\nNose:
\nPerfect balance between fine banana and toast notes, without forgetting the character of oak barrels
\nPalate:
\nPerfectly balanced by notes of ripe banana, toast, followed by vanilla and warm spices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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