Mount Gay Closing

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KD Kill Devil Member Chicago Joined: Feb 16, 2011 Posts: 284	KD Kill Devil Posted posted on Fri, Mar 14, 2014 10:22 AM So, has the Mount Gay hoarding commenced? http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Mount-Gay-Rum-refinery-closed--future-uncertain
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2566	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Fri, Mar 14, 2014 11:03 AM ...and let the discussion of acceptable workalikes to replace Mount Gay begin! Let's hope they get their distillery re-opened. Sounds like the equipment and the buildings are all there and just temporarily locked down. If their yeasts are proprietary, then I also hope someone is guarding the cultures to keep them alive for us.
G gabbahey Member Denver, CO Joined: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 257	G gabbahey Posted posted on Fri, Mar 14, 2014 7:48 PM Woah! It has been $12 with an extra shooter for a while at Total Beverage. It is a mainstay for me.
CC Cargo Cult Member Joined: Apr 20, 2013 Posts: 8	CC Cargo Cult Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2014 1:40 PM Or is it? http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/03/remy-denies-mount-gay-rum-distillery-closure/
T thePorpoise Tiki Socialite Tampa Bay Joined: Jan 23, 2011 Posts: 1519	T thePorpoise Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2014 1:47 PM I've only had Mt Gay Eclipse. it's ordinary.
G gabbahey Member Denver, CO Joined: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 257	G gabbahey Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2014 4:43 PM “The operations of Mount Gay Distilleries Limited have not been affected by recent events within The Rum Refinery of Mount Gay Limited." I mean, seriously, how could someone be confused by that? If The Rum Refinery of Mount Gay Limited provided liquid to Mount Gay Distilleries Limited, I suspect some product of Mount Gay Distilleries Limited would be affected by the lack of contribution from The Rum Refinery of Mount Gay Limited. Wouldn't different stills produce rums of different character? I agree that Mount Gay isn't particularly amazing. I would put it inbetween Cruzan and Appleton Extra in quality and character. gabbahey
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2014 9:50 PM On 2014-03-15 13:47, thePorpoise wrote: I've only had Mt Gay Eclipse. it's ordinary. Nothing wrong with that - I'd still take it over Bacardi!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11036	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 12:35 PM My local WalMart is expanding their liquor department and is now stocking Mount Gay Eclipse - that's a major step up from the Bacardi/Malibu/Captain Morgan they usually sell. But it seems odd that they would carry a rum from a defunct distillery if it is, in fact, defunct. The other really odd thing was that the new area is outside in the garden area where temps reach 100+ in the summer. I thought wine was supposed to be stored at a more controlled temp?
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 12:50 PM On 2014-04-24 12:35, MadDogMike wrote: My local WalMart is expanding their liquor department .... the new area is outside in the garden area where temps reach 100+ in the summer. I thought wine was supposed to be stored at a more controlled temp? No, Boone's Farm and MD 20/20 are pretty resilient when it comes to storage requirements. /sarc
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11036	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Tue, Apr 29, 2014 9:21 AM On 2014-04-24 12:50, Chip and Andy wrote: No, Boone's Farm and MD 20/20 are pretty resilient when it comes to storage requirements. /sarc I will NOT tolerate any snide comments about my namesake wine and drink of choice Mad Dog 20/20 :lol:

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