Attractions Rum Rum Distilleries

Since the early 17th century, rum has been a staple of Barbadian history, culture and its economy. Though the production of “liquid gold” in Barbados dates back to the early 1640s, it wasn’t until 1703 when Mount Gay established the “oldest rum brand in the world” that Barbados began to earn the distinction as the birthplace of rum.

Today, visitors to the island have the chance to enjoy the full flavor of Barbados rum and its distilling process, with daily tours available at both the Mount Gay Rum and Malibu Rum visitor centres located in St. Michael's parish. Likewise, St. Nicholas Abbey in St. Peter parish offers guests a more intimate look into the creation of small batch craft rum.

life lessons: mount gay regattas

 

Long the part of legend and folklore, rum has always played its part in the stories of the high seas. As a way to celebrate this heritage, Mount Gay Rum proudly sponsors more than 120 regattas around the globe every year, including the Mount Gay Boatyard Regatta in Barbados in May.

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