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Topic: Rum - African enslavement, Taino genocide, and colonization
Guest Speaker: Kelvin Uffre - Spirits Specialist
What You’ll Learn:
I’ve worked in the beverage industry for about 17 years, starting in Dive bars to spots like the James beard award winning Maison Premiere and Olmsted. Currently I’m the Spirits Specialist for Winebow in NY, NJ and CT. I oversee a sales team of about 87 people. My role is mainly to educate, critically analyze new potential brands and create sales strategy.
I’m a Dominican immigrant how came here at age 5 and became a citizen at age 11. Because of my experience being brown in majority white industry my story is from the perspective of constant subjugation, subordination and having to push twice as hard to make it where I am today.
I recently wrote a historical feature on the white supremacy of the spirits industry which interrogated how white supremacy controls what stories are told and how. It draws a historical thread from producer to cocktail bar.
When I teach about spirits I always try to teach from a cultural framework as much as possible, it’s my belief that those that suffered the oppression that gave birth to the spirits in the first place should be the authors and storytellers of those experiences.
We cannot talk about rum with out talking about African enslavement, Taino genocide and colonization. Experiencing spirits outside of the very white Sommelier framework is important to me as it doesn’t suit most spirits.
Topic: Real Spanish Rums from España
Guest Speaker: Carlos Carballo, Juan Carlos Manzano & Jose Mateo Santaren
What You’ll Learn:
This week TheRumLab.com will feature the Industry Interview of Carlos Carballo. Carlos has invited Juan Carlos Manzano & Jose Mateo to the livestream to guide us thru the current rum industry of Spain. Jose Mateo is also the Co-Founder of Santaren Rum.
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Topic: St Lucia distillery - Art of blending & Distillery Tour
Guest #1: Margaret Monplaisir - CEO
Guest #2: Ian John - Master Distiller & Quality Systems Manager
What You'll Learn: TheRumLab.com will visiting for the 1st time a St Lucia Distillery and talking about the Art of blending with Margaret Monplaisir - CEO and Ian John - Master Distiller & Quality Systems Manager.
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Topic: The uniqueness of El Dorado Rum 25yr Old Old GRAND SPECIAL RESERVE
Guest Speaker:
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Jodi Curtis | USA National Brand Ambassador
What You'll Learn: TheRumLab.com will be releasing its newest Info-Graphic = El Dorado Rum 25yr Old Old GRAND SPECIAL RESERVE. This expression was "Created to mark the turn of the millennium, El Dorado 25 Year Old Grand Special Reserve possesses a silky smoothness which challenges the oldest cognac. The constant ambient warmth and tropical conditions of Demerara dramatically hasten the maturation process. An after dinner treat for sipping slowly and sparingly." Jodi Curtis - USA Brand Ambassador for DDL will guide and explain elements of the infographic.
Topic: 2020 Limited Edition Rums Worth Noting
Guest Speaker:
- Eric Kaye
- Pete Nevenglosky
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What You'll Learn: Few rums that have been launched in 2020 are a must try + must have. The following panelist share and debate with their fellow friends, their recommendations.
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Topic: St Nicholas Abbey Distillery - Virtual Tour | Barbados
What You'll Learn:
St. Nicholas Abbey’s 350-year history is filled with colourful tales of murder, love and intrigue; its owners have played pivotal roles in both Barbadian and American history.
THE WARREN FAMILY
James Petri, the last owner within the Cave Family, sold the property to its current owners, renowned Barbadian architect Larry Warren and his wife, Anna, in 2006. The Warrens purchased the property in order to preserve it as a part of the island’s rich heritage.
Larry, Anna and their sons, Simon and Shae, have overseen a meticulous restoration of the property as an operating sugar plantation.
During the following livestream - Simon will take us on a virtual distillery tour.
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Interview with the Crocomec
It’s simply funny. Watch this raw interview with the Cocomec. No edits. Wach the planning and side jokes, etc. Only for Patreon Members. Video available starting 9/4/2025