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Mount Gay Distillers - Silver Sponsor
Mount Gay Barbados Rum, named after eminent
Barbadian Sir John Gay Alleyne, has been in existence since 1703,
making it undoubtedly one of the worldÍs oldest rums. From its humble
start, this Þne spirit has grown to be one of the favourites of rum
lovers around the world.
The legendary art of distilling and
blending rum has remained virtually unchanged on the Mount Gay Estates.
For almost three hundred years this smooth, golden spirit has been
aged and handcrafted with care and pride in Barbados
In recognition of the premium quality
of the rums of Mount Gay, the respected Wine Enthusiast Magazine (1997
Year in Review Issue) awarded Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, the §agship brand
of Mount Gay Distilleries, a highly commendable rating of 86 points
out of a possible 100. Mount Gay Extra Old Rum, a blend of Mount Gay
RumÍs Þnest mature stocks, also received an excellent review, posting
a rating of 92 points. In 1998, Mount Gay Rum was featured in several
sections of the international print media.
Mount Gay became a subsidiary of the
Remy Cointreau Group in 1989. Since then, the brand has beneÞted from
the GroupÍs quality reputation and its multinational network. Furthermore,
an intensiÞed promotional effort and well-focused brand activities
have led to Mount Gay RumÍs increasing renown. This positive momentum
in turn has helped to create brand awareness among new consumers around
the world. And, with an un§inching dedication to the production of
quality spirits, Mount Gay is emerging as the discerning consumer's
rum of choice.
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