39: Inside West Indies Rum Distillery with Master Distiller Don Benn

39: Inside West Indies Rum Distillery with Master Distiller Don Benn

 

In this episode, Master Distiller Don Benn takes us behind the scenes at West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados. Topics discussed include his 20+ year career in rum, how WIRD has changed over time, rebuilding the Rockley still, creating the Stade’s Rum brand, and more. Also, before the interview, we introduce a new segment (What Are You Buying?), and do a quick Rerum inspired by this episode’s guest.

Links for Further Reading:

40: Rum Myths, Misconceptions, and Marketing-Speak - Volume 1

40: Rum Myths, Misconceptions, and Marketing-Speak - Volume 1

38: The Rum Travel Bucket List: 6 Places to Visit Before We Die

38: The Rum Travel Bucket List: 6 Places to Visit Before We Die