The Rum Lab

Topic: Rum Reimagined

Guest Speaker:  Marc Farrell - C.E.O of Ten to ONE

What You'll Learn: During his livestream listeners will learn the story of Marc Farrell, founder and CEO of emerging Caribbean rum brand Ten To One, which aims to challenge expectations and change the conversation around the entire category with its Caribbean-made rum blends.  

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Topic: Three of Strong Distillery Tour + Special Interview

Guest Speaker:  Graham, Sam and Dave

What You'll Learn: THREE OF STRONG SPIRITS BEGAN AS A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO GOOD FRIENDS. Sipping some rum and ruminating about the things that matter most to us. Our community, camaraderie, and the joyful, unexpected adventure of making a life in Maine. Wouldn’t it be great if we could create and distill world-class rums that reflect those priorities right here in Portland, Maine? Unlike many lesser ideas that we've hatched over a glass, this one still made sense the next day. We've been working hard ever since to build Three of Strong and celebrate the spirit of spirits.

During the livestream Graham will focuses on production and distillery tour, then Sam and Dave will jump in to talk more about the other sides of the business. 

Topic: Spiribam 1 firm, 3 islands, 7 rums

Guest Speaker:  Aurelie Kalifa - Export Manager 

What You'll Learn: Many of us don't know that GBH is the parent company of spirit company SPIRIBAM. SPIRIBAM owns 7 rum brands that are produced between 3 islands.  Aurelie, who's the Export Manager, will give us a high level introduction of her responsibilities and the companies goals in the rhum industry. 

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Topic: Celebrating Salvadoran sugar cane & coffee with Ron Colón Salvadoreño

Guest Speaker: Thurman Wise & Felicity Gransden

What You'll Learn: Thurman and Felicity, will deep dive into the past and present industry in Salvador, their goals and vision with the Ron Colon brand and give an insight into their coffee infused rum. 

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Topic: A story of Pirates and Grog

Guest Speaker: Gareth Noble - Managing Director 

What You'll Learn: Gareth works with PirateGrog Rum. We asked him to takes us to a journey of the myths of Pirates and Grogs. Interesting to see his point of view. 

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Topic: Betting in Rum, pays off

Guest Speaker:  Eric Seed - Founder & Principal at Haus Alpenz 

What You'll Learn:  Eric Seeds explains about his journey on creating one of USA most unique importer and brand creator. Hauz Alpenz currently represents the following rum based brands. 

> Smith & Cross 
> John D. Taylor 
> Kronan Punch 
> Batavia Arrack

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Topic: Focus on French Style of Rhum presence in USA

Guest Speaker:  Jean-Francois Bonnete (BCI C.E.O)

What You'll Learn: Jean-Francois Bonnete (CEO of BCI) is the US representative &/or importer for leading French Style or Influence of Rhums like Barbancourt (Haiti), Trois Rivieres (Martinique) and New Grove Rum (Mauritius). During our livestream, Federico & Mr Bonnete will talk about the Goals & Focus on BCI for the US - North American Market. 

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Topic: Exploring the new frontiers of rum in Fiji

Guest Speaker: 

- Liam Costello (Master Blender at Rum Co. Of Fiji) 

- Alexandre Gabrielle (Owner / Master Blender of Plantation Rum)

What You'll Learn: 

Join our exploration of the new frontiers of rum and unveil what makes Fiji so unique. Forged between blue lagoons and lush jungles, the Fijian rum heritage is waiting for you to be discovered. Liam F. Costello, Master Distiller & Blender of Rum Co. Of Fiji and his friend Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender of Plantation Rum will be introducing you to this exceptional rum terroir, its history and their delicious partnership.

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Topic: What's your RUM INTEREST?

Guest Speaker: Marcos Pilavakis - Founder of RumInterest

What You'll Learn: 

Marcos Pilavakis is a rum aficionado born in London with Greek Cypriot roots. His passion for rum began in 2006 during a year out in Venezuela. Some 11 years later and with a couple of hundred bottles of rum accumulated, he thought it was time to start sharing some of his experiences. In 2017, Marcos founded Rum Interest with the aim of connecting other rum enthusiasts from around the globe and hearing their stories. 

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Topic: Visiting Edmundo B. Fernández Inc. (Ron Del Barrilito) with Luis Planas - VP & Master Blender

Guest Speaker: Luis Planas - VP & Master Blender

What You'll Learn: Many people talk about the wonderful experience they had at Hacienda Santa Ana the home of Edmundo B. Fernåndez Inc were Ron del Barrilito is elaborated. Luis Planas - VP & Master Blender will talk in depth about the brand and its history. 

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Topic: Truth in Alcohol Labeling

Guest Speaker: Bailey Pryor - Founder & C.E.O 

What You'll Learn: The Real McCoy 100 Proof Limited Edition is the FIRST alcohol brand in the United States to voluntarily list both Ingredients and Serving Facts on the bottle label. This information is verified by an independent 3rd party testing agency named BDAS in Lexington, KY. These labels are government approved by the TTB in the United States, signifying a milestone step toward real transparency in the beverage alcohol industry. “We think 3rd party verified transparency is key to building consumer confidence in beverage alcohol, especially in the premium rum sector. Hopefully other brands will join The Real McCoy rum in voluntarily disclosing their 3rd party verified Ingredients and Serving Facts. Consumer have a right to know whats in their favorite beverages, just like they do with their favorite foods.” - Bailey Pryor, Founder & CEO, The Real McCoy Rum.

About Bailey Pryor: 

Inspired by real-life Prohibition-era rum-runner Bill McCoy, filmmaker Bailey Pryor launched The Real McCoy rum in 2013—the same year he won five Emmy Awards for the documentary he wrote and directed about Bill McCoy. During the making of the movie, Pryor decided to create a rum like the one McCoy smuggled from the Caribbean to New York in the 1920s. While many other bootleggers diluted their alcohol with turpentine or prune juice, McCoy’s rums were pure and uncut, earning them the moniker “The Real McCoy.”

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