Mount Gay brings the ‘X factor’ to Rum Fest

London will shortly be playing host to Rumfest, the world’s biggest rum tasting festival, celebrating the most popular tipple in town.

It’s your chance to learn all about the wonderful and diverse flavours that the world’s most amazing rums have to offer. Golden rum in particular is undoubtedly full of flavour and a splash of this exotic spirit is guaranteed to add a sophisticated edge to any event.

For a truly authentic experience, head for the Mount Gay stand. Originating in Barbados, this is the ‘rum that invented rum’, a rightful claim as the brand dates back as far as 1703. Mr Chesterfield Brown, Mount Gay’s renowned international mixologist, will be there too, leading a selection of educational Mount Gay seminars that will leave you an expert on the heritage, taste and flavours of this top quality spirit which will be a perfect, premium addition to any drinks cabinet.

Mount Gay and ginger, Mount Gay and tonic and Caribbean Punch are just three of the mouth-watering serves that will be available to try, guaranteed to bring a splash of sunshine to an autumnal London. Not only is he one of the most credible characters in the rum world but Chesterfield is the only bartender in Barbados to have twice won the country’s coveted Bartender of the Year Award and is the perfect character from which to soak up knowledge on all things rum-related.

You can also taste Mount Gay Extra Old, which has recently been given a new brand look. Aged in charred-oak barrels, the liquid has a lightly smoked and rich oak character. The stylish bottle, embossed with the company’s distinctive crest, will be a perfect Christmas gift for the rum lovers in your life.

Rum Fest takes place over the weekend of 24-25 October at at The Lawrence Hall and Conference Centre, The Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street, Westminster, London. If you would like to book tickets for the RumFest London, visit the official website - rumfest.co.uk.