The Rum Lab – Zavvy Network https://zavvy.co Knowledge is key! Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:05:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://zavvy.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-ZAVVY_logos-Purpule-transparent-background-1-32x32.png The Rum Lab – Zavvy Network https://zavvy.co 32 32 Ron Santa Teresa | 226 Years of History https://zavvy.co/movie/ron-santa-teresa-226-years-of-history/ https://zavvy.co/movie/ron-santa-teresa-226-years-of-history/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 01:55:02 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6896 Title: Ron Santa Teresa | 226 Years of History  

  • Guest: Edwin Hincapie – Ron Santa Teresa – NA Brand Director
  • Guest: Néstor A. Ortega – Master Distiller of Santa Teresa Rum
  • Host: Federico Hernandez – TheRumLab
Founded in 1796 and located in the mountainous Aragua Valley, ours is more than a home. It has withstood wars, revolutions, and invasions. There has always been sugarcane and since 1830 there has always been rum. Hacienda Santa Teresa represents the character to succeed, no matter what the world throws at you.
Join both Edwin, Nestor and Fede as they chat about the history of Santa Teresa Rum from Venezula. 

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What I learned while visiting Puerto Rico https://zavvy.co/movie/what-i-learned-while-visiting-puerto-rico/ https://zavvy.co/movie/what-i-learned-while-visiting-puerto-rico/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:26:13 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6891 Topic: What I learned while visiting Puerto Rico

Speakers: 

  1. Bryan Inman – The Rum Champion 
  2. Fede J. Hernández – TheRumLab

Join both Bryan and Fede as they share their experience while visiting the island of Puerto Rico during their National Rum Festival – Taste of Rum. 

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6 rums one should buy for X-Mas https://zavvy.co/movie/6-rums-one-should-buy-for-x-mas/ https://zavvy.co/movie/6-rums-one-should-buy-for-x-mas/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:52:49 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6881 Topic: 6 rums one should buy for X-Mas

Speakers: 

  1. Jay Cocorullo – Florida Rum Society Founder
  2. Fede J. Hernández – TheRumLab

Join both Jay and Fede as they discuss some special sips for Christmas. Need help to find that perfect bottle for the rum lover in your life. They will each recommend 3 rums out of their collections to keep an eye out for the holidays.

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WIRSPA Icon Series: Jerry Edwards https://zavvy.co/movie/wirspa-icon-series-jerry-edwards/ https://zavvy.co/movie/wirspa-icon-series-jerry-edwards/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:31:45 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6879 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!

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1-Year Celebration | Symphony No 3 Rum https://zavvy.co/movie/1-year-celebration-symphony-no-3-rum/ https://zavvy.co/movie/1-year-celebration-symphony-no-3-rum/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:11:19 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6873 Topic: 1-Year Celebration | Symphony No 3 Rum

Guests: Jaaz, Samuel, and Charles (Founders) 

During the following presentation, Jaaz, Samuel, and Charles (Founders) share how they made a new brand a staple brand already in some cities of the USA.  

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Guests: Jaaz, Samuel, and Charles (Founders) 

During the following presentation, Jaaz, Samuel, and Charles (Founders) share how they made a new brand a staple brand already in some cities of the USA.  

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Visiting Thrasher Rum Distillery | Virtual Tour https://zavvy.co/movie/visiting-thrasher-rum-distillery-virtual-tour/ https://zavvy.co/movie/visiting-thrasher-rum-distillery-virtual-tour/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:23:25 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6854

Topic: Visiting Thrasher Rum Distillery | Virtual Tour

Guests: Todd Thrasher (The Main Guy)

During the following presentation, Todd Thrasher will take ys on a virtual tour thru his distillery in Washington, D.C.  

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Topic: Visiting Thrasher Rum Distillery | Virtual Tour

Guests: Todd Thrasher (The Main Guy)

During the following presentation, Todd Thrasher will take ys on a virtual tour thru his distillery in Washington, D.C.  

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7/19 – Visitando San Juan Artisan Distillery https://zavvy.co/movie/visitando-san-juan-artisan-distillery/ https://zavvy.co/movie/visitando-san-juan-artisan-distillery/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:47:59 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6845 Tema: Visitando San Juan Artisan Distillery

Panelistas: 
- Jaiker Soto - Maestro Ronero y Consultor
-Ramón Almao - Fundador de Rum & Spirits
- Fede Hernández - TheRumLab
- Jose R. Alvarez - GM  

 
En esta nueva edicion de "Aqui Se Habla de Ron" nos acompañan Jose R. Alvarez (Gerente General) de San Juan Artisan Distillery. 

Tambien nos da el honor de presentar a Ramon Almao - Fundador de Rum & Spirits y a Jaiker Soto - Maestro Ronero y Consultor, como nuevo host de ¨Aqui Se Habla de Ron¨, con amplia experiencia trabajando en distintas funciones del proceso productivo en la industria de bebidas alcohólicas, en prestigiosas casas de elaboración de rones en Venezuela, Panamá y Puerto Rico.

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Tema: Visitando San Juan Artisan Distillery

Panelistas: 
– Jaiker Soto – Maestro Ronero y Consultor
-Ramón Almao – Fundador de Rum & Spirits
– Fede Hernández – TheRumLab
– Jose R. Alvarez – GM  

 
En esta nueva edicion de “Aqui Se Habla de Ron” nos acompañan Jose R. Alvarez (Gerente General) de San Juan Artisan Distillery. 

Tambien nos da el honor de presentar a Ramon Almao – Fundador de Rum & Spirits y a Jaiker Soto – Maestro Ronero y Consultor, como nuevo host de ¨Aqui Se Habla de Ron¨, con amplia experiencia trabajando en distintas funciones del proceso productivo en la industria de bebidas alcohólicas, en prestigiosas casas de elaboración de rones en Venezuela, Panamá y Puerto Rico.

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4/27 – Costa Rica – Natural Aging & Art of Blending https://zavvy.co/movie/costa-rica-natural-aging-art-of-blending/ https://zavvy.co/movie/costa-rica-natural-aging-art-of-blending/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:23:05 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6809 Topic: Costa Rica - Natural Aging & Art of Blending

Guests:  Daniel Mora - Ron Centenario Global Brand Manager 

During the following presentation Daniel Mora will share highlights and traditions of Natural Aging, plus some of the in's & out's of blending.

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Topic: Costa Rica – Natural Aging & Art of Blending

Guests:  Daniel Mora – Ron Centenario Global Brand Manager 

During the following presentation Daniel Mora will share highlights and traditions of Natural Aging, plus some of the in’s & out’s of blending.

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3/9 – What’s typically inside a bottle of Martinique rum https://zavvy.co/movie/whats-typically-inside-a-bottle-of-martinique-rum/ https://zavvy.co/movie/whats-typically-inside-a-bottle-of-martinique-rum/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:46:44 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6775 Topic: What's typically inside a bottle of Martinique rum

Guests:  JERRY GITANY - Co-Founder of La Confrérie du Rhum


What You'll Learn: 

Join Jerry Gitany (directly from Paris, France) and Federico Hernandez as they talk about what's typically inside a bottle of Martinique rum. The presentation  will also feature a beautiful Infographic curated by the team at La Confrérie du Rhum. 

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Topic: What’s typically inside a bottle of Martinique rum

Guests:  JERRY GITANY – Co-Founder of La Confrérie du Rhum


What You’ll Learn: 

Join Jerry Gitany (directly from Paris, France) and Federico Hernandez as they talk about what’s typically inside a bottle of Martinique rum. The presentation will also feature a beautiful Infographic curated by the team at La Confrérie du Rhum. 

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1/26 – Q&A with Latin’s America longest working female Master Blender https://zavvy.co/movie/qa-with-latins-america-longest-working-female-master-blender/ https://zavvy.co/movie/qa-with-latins-america-longest-working-female-master-blender/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 02:11:53 +0000 https://zavvy.co/?post_type=movie&p=6764 Topic: Q&A with Latin's America longest working female Master Blender

Guests:  Carmen López de Bastidas (Destilería Carúpano Master Blender) 


What You'll Learn: 

Carmen López de Bastidas is Venezuela’s first certified female Master Blender who has been, for the past 32 years, passionately developing the exquisite profiles of Ron Carúpano. She was born and raised in the coastal town of Carúpano (Venezuela) and before devoting her full time to rum, Carmen moved to Caracas to study and obtain her Chemistry degree, starting her career as a Quality Control Specialist. 

In 1990, Destilería Carúpano, a local rum manufacturer, reached out to her, offering to lead their newly-created quality control department. Ron Carúpano has been a family-owned business since its foundation in 1762, with ambitious hopes and determination to expand to the international market. For this reason, the company needed to standardize its production system to ensure consistency and quality. 

The board of directors understood they needed someone with a strong chemistry background to help them get the company to the next level, so they entrusted Carmen with this colossal task. That is why she is responsible for the award-winning commercial and prestige lines of Super Premium Venezuelan Ron Carúpano, setting the tone and paving the way for women to lead in the world of Rum. In her own words, being a rum master blender means "having the capacity, the taste, and olfactory sensitivity as well as the dedication to know how to mix different types of rums with different aging vintages to create extraordinary products that elevate every occasion in life". 

Join Federico Hernandez as he journey's the world of rum.

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Topic: Q&A with Latin’s America longest working female Master Blender

Guests:  Carmen López de Bastidas (Destilería Carúpano Master Blender) 


What You’ll Learn: 

Carmen López de Bastidas is Venezuela’s first certified female Master Blender who has been, for the past 32 years, passionately developing the exquisite profiles of Ron Carúpano. She was born and raised in the coastal town of Carúpano (Venezuela) and before devoting her full time to rum, Carmen moved to Caracas to study and obtain her Chemistry degree, starting her career as a Quality Control Specialist. 

In 1990, Destilería Carúpano, a local rum manufacturer, reached out to her, offering to lead their newly-created quality control department. Ron Carúpano has been a family-owned business since its foundation in 1762, with ambitious hopes and determination to expand to the international market. For this reason, the company needed to standardize its production system to ensure consistency and quality. 

The board of directors understood they needed someone with a strong chemistry background to help them get the company to the next level, so they entrusted Carmen with this colossal task. That is why she is responsible for the award-winning commercial and prestige lines of Super Premium Venezuelan Ron Carúpano, setting the tone and paving the way for women to lead in the world of Rum. In her own words, being a rum master blender means “having the capacity, the taste, and olfactory sensitivity as well as the dedication to know how to mix different types of rums with different aging vintages to create extraordinary products that elevate every occasion in life”. 

Join Federico Hernandez as he journey’s the world of rum.
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