British Airways’ travelers served with Mount Gay rum throughout April

Barbados: British Airways Travelers for the first ever time get “Mount Gay” rum served. This takes the mark on completion of 70 years of the services of direct flights to Barbados.

“For the first time ever, British Airways travelers have the chance to sip Mount Gay Rum on their Journey to Barbados,” mentioned Visit Barbados, one of the tourism promoting social media handles of Barbados.

During this month (April), the passengers of British Airways of the flights from UK to Barbados via London Heathrow and Gatwick gateways have the chance to enjoy the offerings.

British Airways started its services to Barbados in 1954 in the month of April. And, the first one stop flight to Barbados departed from London Heathrow. However, after seven decades, today, the airways has daily direct services via London Heathrow and Gatwick.

The Cheers to Mount Gay rum on this auspicious mark itself says of the connection of it with Barbados. Rum has deep-rooted connections with the history and culture of Barbados as it was invented in the country.

Going deep into history, the former name for Mount Gay Distillery was Mount Gilboa which has been producing rum since the 17th century. However, the first official deed for the same is dated February 20, 1703. Such a fact even brings laurels to Barbados, known as the birthplace of the oldest rum in the world. 

And, the traveler getting a sip of Mount Gay rum, can secure a bottle as a memory from the tour. This would give a lifetime memory to be cherished.

Considerably, this month-long special offering would even contribute towards the tourism sector of the country. The taste of special rum would enhance the taste buds of one having and would force them to have a rum tour around the country, Barbados.

This further sets a mark of the expansion of the tourism industry but having the expectations of more and more tourists.