WIRSPA CHAIRMAN KOMAL SAMAROO: ON THE RECORD
October 3, 2019
During a recent trip to Guyana, we interviewed WIRSPA Chairman Komal Samaroo. What follows are his thoughts on the WIRSPA, including its role in the rum world, its past and its future.
The Road To WIRSPA – A Cocktail Wonk Story
July 1, 2019
An overview of WIRSPA by Matt Pietrek, aka Cocktail Wonk
Keep the Bajan Punch in Your Back Pocket
March 1, 2016
The best drinks are usually the simple ones; the ones the locals drink in sessions, one right after the other. Whether that’s a Pastis in Southern France, a Sazerac in New Orleans, or a Long Island Iced Tea …on the Jersey Shore. My current favorite example of that idea is the Bajan Punch, from Barbados (that’s right, “BAY-sian”, not Barbadian). It’s a drink every bartender should understand and have in their back pocket for that customer looking for a simple, refreshing classic.
REAL TRAINING IN THE HOME OF TRUE RUM
February 3, 2016
In 2013 we launched the first ever Authentic Caribbean Rum Certification Programme for bartenders and trade professionals. 6 spirits experts from Europe went to Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, Trinidad and Guyana to meet rum producers and brand owners as well as WIRSPA representatives and people involved with rum production.
Win a trip to Jamaica with Authentic Caribbean Rum
January 20, 2016
· Show how much you know about true rum and visit one of the rum capitals of the world: Jamaica.
· The trip will include educational visits to world-famous distilleries and tasting of beautiful Authentic Caribbean Rums.
The Ultimate Rum Certification: the Authentic Caribbean Rum winners’ trip to the Caribbean
January 14, 2016
After delivering more than 110 Rum Certification sessions in over 10 countries, a group of 10 trade professionals won the honour to travel to the Caribbean to receive in-depth sessions and hold intensive discussions with Authentic Caribbean Rum producers.
Bar Convent Berlin – 2015
October 5, 2015
The Bar Convent Berlin is one of the leading trade fairs of the bar and hospitality industry and the European and international beverage industry. The event will be back this year on the 6th and 7th of October and according to Heldum Adam, co-founder of Bar Convent Berlin, “it’s about both products from the local markets in which the show is held, and also about international brands trying to get into these markets” as featured in his interview for The Spirits Business.
From San Francisco to Montreal, September’s schedule for Authentic Caribbean Rum
September 11, 2015
The California Rum Fest is coming up, and Authentic Caribbean Rum will be back in San Francisco. H. Joseph Ehrmann will represent the Marque at a Masterclass on Saturday12th between 2.30 and 4.30pm.
NEW DATES AND VENUES FOR AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN RUM SESSIONS
August 27, 2015
We’ve had a busy month in August and visited Toronto, Quebec, Kansas, Montreal, New York City and Victoria. After a brief break, we will be back in September starting on September 8th in Toronto with Joe Howell. Additionally, we will visit New York City once again with Jason F. Cousins and San Francisco with H. Joseph Ehrmann on September the 14th.
