Episode #22: Catching Up with Ian Burrell: Equiano Rum, The ISS Awards, and More
Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador, takes us on an entertaining ride behind the making of Equiano Rum, the International Sugarcane Spirits Awards, and more.
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Show Notes
In this episode, we start with some more chatter on Hampden’s latest Great House release and revisit a defunct rum produced in Trinidad (though probably not the one you’re thinking). From there, we jump into our conversation with Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador and co-founder of Equiano Rum (the world’s first African and Caribbean rum) among other ventures.
In signature fashion, Ian takes us on an entertaining ride through discovering the rums of Mauritius, his relationship with Richard Seale, how the first Equiano rum blend (Mauritius rum and Barbados rum) came to be, what to expect next from Equiano, developing the International Sugarcane Spirits Awards, adventures in awards categories, overlooked or underrated rum distilleries, his basketball and music careers, and more!
Links to learn more:
The International Sugarcane Spirits Awards
International Sugarcane Spirits Awards results from Year One
Thanks to Holmes Cay for sponsoring this episode. Explore their current releases at HolmesCay.com and keep an eye for new ones coming this year.