Miguel Smith, European Brand Ambassador, Mount Gay Rum
First Drinks Brands and Mount Gay Rum Distilleries have announced the appointment of Miguel Smith as the new European Brand Ambassador for Mount Gay Rum.
Miguel joins the Mount Gay Rum team with over 15 years of experience in the UK and Barbados drinks industry including a significant period as a mixologist with Brompton Brands’ Mahiki and Brompton Club.
Commenting on his appointment, he said: “Mount Gay Rum is the rum that invented rum - with the brand’s roots dating back as far as 1703 in Barbados. Being born and bred in Barbados, I have a personal passion for this award-winning rum. I am really looking forward to working on the Mount Gay Rum portfolio, which includes its flagship Eclipse as well as Extra Old and the Super Premium 1703 Rare Cask."