"According to 17 Century legend, sailors traveling the Atlantic returned to England with casks of Mount Gay from Barbados as proof of having completed their ocean crossing. Today, sailors and connoisseurs alike regard Mount Gay Rum as proof of their good taste. The “Rum that invented Rum,” Mount Gay is the world’s oldest rum, and proudly offers a full range of classic blends appropriate for every occasion from sipping to cocktail hour."
Mount Gay rum's most luxurious rum is the 1703 Old Cask Selection, perfect for sipping and sharing holiday stories.
For the upcoming holidays, up the luxe factor of your eggnog with this recipe for Mount Gay Egg Nog:
- 16-cup serving (serves 18-20)
- 2 cups Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
- 10 large, grade AA eggs, separated
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 6 tsp pure almond extract
- 6 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For more recipes and history of Mount Gay Rum, visit www.MountGayRum.com.