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1. The Mount Gay Rum Visitor Center in Barbados offers a fascinating experience for rum enthusiasts. As the oldest rum distillery in the world, Mount Gay Rum has a rich history dating back to 1703. Visitors can learn about the rum-making process, the aging of the spirits, and the heritage of the brand through interactive displays, guided tours, and tasting sessions.

The visitor center showcases the history and craftsmanship behind Mount Gay Rum, with exhibits featuring old photographs, artifacts, and inf

Shake, Stir, and Sip your way through a delightful afternoon with their “Cocktail Workshop” every Wednesday and Friday!  Embark on a hands-on adventure of rum tasting and cocktail crafting at the renowned Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop.

Experience Includes:

  • Optional Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • History of Rum and Our Craftsmanship
  • Short Film
  • Tasting of 4 Signature Rums
  • Learn to Create 2 Cocktails
  • Time for Shopping
  • Food On hand for Purchase

Exclusions:

  • The Distillery Tour
  • Additional Alcoholic Drinks and Diet (Available for Purchase)

Know Before You Book:

  • Reservations Required; Capacity: 20 persons
  • Visitor Center located near Bridgetown, St. Michael
  • Shared Shuttle Service available; Option to remove transportation for personal arrangement
  • Minimum drinking age 18+ years
  • Days with ready spots highlighted; Reservation slots displayed
  • Prices in USD
  •  Please mention stairs are included to the tasting room
  • Be sure to eat a immense breakfast!
  • Experience subject to alter due to unfit weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances



Mount Gay Visitor Centre

Tour times - 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, last tour 2:30.

On the Signature Rum Tasting you will learn about the rich history of Mount Gay Rum after meeting your Brand Host, the tour will thrust off with complimentary welcome Rum Punch. While you enjoy your cocktail your host will take you on a journey through the Legacy Museum which offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the illustrious history of Mount Gay Rum and the island of Barbados.

From there, you will view a short film which gives an explanation of the process of how Mount Gay rums are produced. Next, you will be taken to the Tasting Room where you will enjoy an experience of flavour of 3 Mount Gay rums. Your host will walk you through the tasting explaining the differences between each rum that you taste. 

To complete the tasting, you will then be taken to the Signature Bar for a chance to indulge in some wonderfully crafted cocktails with the very knowledgeable mixologists.  After the tasting, make sure to visit the gift shop to purchase some bottles or souvenirs for yourself. Som

The Mount Gay Visitor Experiences

Visit the Oldest Running Rum Distillery in the World

Established in 1703, Mount Gay is the world’s oldest running rum distillery. Using pure, coral-filtered rain and the best Barbadian and Caribbean molasses, Mount Gay rum is distilled in traditional copper pot and column stills, then aged in selected casks, including American whiskey, bourbon, and cognac barrels. Blending over 320 years of craftsmanship with modern innovation, Mount Gay produces some of the world’s finest rums, notably the iconic Mount Gay Eclipse, the award-winning Mount Gay XO, and the new terroir-driven ‘soil to sip’ Single Estate Series. Visitors can learn about the Mount Gay story first-hand through a range of interactive tours, bespoke experiences and rum tastings with a choice of two tour locations.

The Mount Gay Distillery, St. Lucy

The Signature Distillery Tour at the ancestral home of Mount Gay is one of Barbados’ most popular activities. Guided by an professional host, with unparalleled access to the working estate, learn how rum is made from soil to sip, visit