7/29 – Exploring the new frontiers of rum in Fiji
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7/29 – Exploring the new frontiers of rum in Fiji
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:
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