Plantation Rum launches Sealander expression
Plantation Rum has launched ‘Sealander’, consisting of a blend of rums from Barbados, Mauritius and the Fiji Islands.
A rummage through rum styles
As rum grows, diversification is inevitable. Clinton Cawood reports on the innovations in style.
Alexandre Gabriel on renaming Plantation Rum: "It's a daunting and lengthy process"
In the summer of 2020, after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked protests and conversations about racism, Maison Ferrand announced it would be renaming Plantation rum, two years on and the name persists, Drinks International caught up with Alexandre Gabriel for the update.
Plantation Rum has announced the launch of a limited-edition bottling with all proceeds going to BudmoUA, a charity that delivers meals to those in need in Ukraine run by members of the country’s hospitality industry.
Brands Report 2021: Bartenders' Choice
If the other lists in this report speak of the bestselling and the trending brands in the world of elite bars, this ranking is different. Here we ask about bartenders’ favourite spirits.
Plantation launches Extrême No.4 Collection
Plantation rum is set to release its Extrême No.4 Collection consisting of eight rums to selected global market this October.
Plantation Rum has decided to evolve its brand name in line with the changing dialogue surrounding racial equality around the world.
Why Barbados rum cannot accept WIRD proposals
Bailey Pryor, founder of The Real McCoy Rum which is produced at Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, has voiced concerns over opposition to Barbadian rum Geographic Indication proposals.
West Indies Rum Distillery responds to Barbados GI proposal
The West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) has defended its stance on the recently purposed Geographic Indication for Barbados rum going against the distiller’s historic production methods.