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WIRSPA Rum Maker Series – Robert Henriques

ZavvyAdmin — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:23:29 +0000

WIRSPA’s Icon series returns with Robert Henriques, the former managing director of the Wray & Nephew Agricultural Division. The Icon series features in-depth interviews with the people whose decades of service have helped shape Caribbean rum in recent years.

Generations of the Henriques family have played an important role in Wray & Nephew’s management and ownership. Robert oversaw all of Wray & Nephew’s agricultural operations for decades, including the Appleton and New Yarmouth distilleries. In addition, Robert has served on numerous industry boards, including Jamaica’s Spirits Pool.

WIRSPA Rum Maker Series – Carol Homer-Caesar

ZavvyAdmin — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:23:05 +0000

Following onto our Rum Talk series that took viewers inside Caribbean rum distilleries, and our Icon Series with key people in the Caribbean rum industry, we’re excited to bring a new series to rum enthusiasts.The Rum Maker series highlights the stories of people working today at WIRSPA member distilleries. Our first episode features Carol Homer-Caesar, Angostura’s (recently retired) master blender. Carol is responsible for Angostura’s now iconic lineup of premium rums and has held many important roles over her 25+ years at Angostura.The live interview is on September 26th at 1 PM US Eastern time.

WIRSPA Icon Series: Patrick Mayers

ZavvyAdmin — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:09:10 +0000

Title: WIRSPA Icon Series: Patrick Mayers

Guest: Patrick Mayers, Former Managing Director of West Indies Rum Distillery

February 28th! Next in our Icon Series Patrick Mayers, Former Managing Director of West Indies Rum Distillery

In this interview, we’ll go deep into West Indies Rum Distillery, and Patrick’s personal journey in the rum industry over four decades.

Hit the link to register and bring your questions!

WIRSPA Icon Series: Jerry Edwards

ZavvyAdmin — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:31:45 +0000

Title: WIRSPA Icon Series: Jerry Edwards

Guest: Jerry Edwards, Former Master Blender, Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd.

December 8th! Next in our Icon Series Jerry Edwards, former Master Blender at Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd.

In this interview, we’ll go deep into Mount Gay rum, how blending has changed in recent years, and Jerry’s personal journey in the rum industry over four decades.

Hit the link to register and bring your questions!

WIRSPA Icon Series: Michael Delevante

ZavvyAdmin — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:08:16 +0000

Guest:Michael Delevante, Former Production Manager and Brand Ambassador, J. Wray & Nephew

Michael Delevante joined J. Wray & Nephew in 1963 as the supervisor of Appleton and New Yarmouth distilleries. Over the next 50 years, he held many positions with the firm, including Production Director and President of Wray & Nephew Canada. He also played an important role in the Canadian spirits industry for many years.

Among his technical accomplishments are designing Appleton’s pot stills and co-authoring the book, The Distiller’s Guide to Rum.

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11/8 – Rum Talk with Copal Tree Distillery

ZavvyAdmin — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:15:37 +0000

Topic: Rum Talk with Copal Tree Distillery

Host: Matt Pietrek

What You’ll Learn: Join Matt Pietrek for a deep dive into rum production at Copal Tree Distillery in Belize with:

Ed Tiege, President & Master Distiller
Mark Breene, CEO Copalli Rum
Waluco Maheia, Brand Champion Copalli Rum

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11/15 – WIRSPA Icon Series: John Georges, Former Master Distiller at Trinidad Distillers Ltd. (Angostura)

ZavvyAdmin — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:55:24 +0000

Topic: WIRSPA Icon Series: John Georges, Former Master Distiller at Trinidad Distillers Ltd. (Angostura)

Host: Matt Pietrek

What You’ll Learn: As part of WIRSPA’s 50th anniversary, Community Envoy Matt Pietrek is interviewing Caribbean rum icons. In this session, he’ll talk to John Georges, former master distiller at Trinidad Distillers Ltd. (Angostura).

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11/3 (Now at 3pm EST) – WIRSPA Icon Series: Anthony Bento, Managing Director, Antigua Distillery / English Harbour Rum

ZavvyAdmin — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:09:29 +0000

Note: This livestream will now take place at 3pm EST.

Topic: WIRSPA Icon Series: Anthony Bento, Managing Director, Antigua Distillery / English Harbour Rum

Host: Matt Pietrek

What You’ll Learn: As part of WIRSPA’s 50th anniversary, Community Envoy Matt Pietrek is interviewing Caribbean rum icons. In this session, he’ll talk to Anthony Bento, Managing Director of Antigua Distillery / English Harbour Rum.

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10/21 – WIRSPA Icon Series: Joy Spence, Master Blender, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

ZavvyAdmin — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:52:39 +0000

Topic: WIRSPA Icon Series: Joy Spence, Master Blender, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

Host: Matt Pietrek

What You’ll Learn: As part of WIRSPA’s 50th anniversary, we’re interviewing Caribbean rum icons. In this session, we’ll talk to Joy Spence, Master Blender, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

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10/14 – WIRSPA Icon Series: Komal Samaroo

ZavvyAdmin — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:43:55 +0000

Topic: WIRSPA Icon Series: Komal Samaroo

Host: Matt Pietrek

What You’ll Learn: As part of WIRSPA’s 50th anniversary, we’re interviewing Caribbean rum icons. In this session, we’ll talk to Komal Samaroo, Executive Chairman of Demerara Distillers Ltd. and WIRSPA Chairman.

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