Mount Gay Rum, the world’s oldest running rum distillery, and chef Richard Blais are helping to make time for taste and savor the flavors of summer with a new limited-edition “Summer Taste Essentials Kit,” available via CocktailCourier.com

To bring the flavors of the season to the forefront, the curated Mount Gay Summer Taste Essentials Kit encourages the exploration and savoring of the distinct flavors of Mount Gay, with key ingredients to craft Black Barrel ‘Good Old Pine’ cocktails, a riff on a classic Old Fashioned, along with complementary items to elevate special occasions. Each kit includes a set of everyday seasonings and a cedar grilling plank to spice things up and experiment with a variety of recipes to create unique flavors and culinary pairings.

Now Mount Gay brings the essence of summer flavor to the forefront with a new limited-edition “Summer Taste Essentials” kit in partnership with Cocktail Courier. Curated by ‘Next Level Chef’ and TV Personality Richard Blais, the kit encourages pleasure-seekers to spend the season savoring delicious flavors and elevating memorable occasions.

Made in Barbados, the birthplace of rum, Mount Gay is a champion of great tasting rum. Mount Gay utilizes a variety of casks during the maturation process, such as ex-American Whiskey, Bourbon, and Cognac casks. This process, coupled with its island roots and tropical climate, provide every bottle with a wide depth of flavor and distinct tasting notes. Mount Gay Black Barrel for example, which is featured in the “Summer Taste Essentials” kit, is double aged in ex-American Whiskey and Bourbon casks, creating a bold and robust expression with notes of toasted vanilla, toffee, and orange zest.

“Our Mount Gay Black Barrel expression is a wonderfully versatile rum to feature on your home bar,” noted Trudiann Branker, Master Blender at Mount Gay. “Robust and bold, Black Barrel is beautiful on its own and incredible in craft cocktails, showcasing its rich and full-bodied notes.”

Available via Cocktail Courier through July 15, the “Summer Taste Essentials” kit provides everything needed for your next summer gathering, including the key ingredients and complimentary cocktail items to craft the ‘Good Old Pine’, a riff on a classic Old Fashioned. Additionally, the kit includes a cedar grilling plank and set of seasonings to spice up your dishes, making for unforgettable food and cocktail pairings.

“Working with Mount Gay to encourage others to explore and savor the flavors of the season is something I am really excited to be a part of,” said ‘Next Level Chef’ and TV personality Richard Blais. “With boundless ways to interpret taste, the kit provides cocktail enthusiasts with a way to experience the essence of summer and pairing refreshing cocktails with savory summer grilling staples is the perfect way to discover new flavor combinations.”

The “Mount Gay Rum Summer Taste Essentials” kit is available for purchase on CocktailCourier.com now through July 15th for an SRP of $112.99. For more information or other great cocktail recipes, visit www.mountgay.com or follow us at @MountGayRum.