In this episode, we talked to Dr. Frank Ward, an icon of Barbados rum, about his time as managing director at Mount Gay, the sought-after pot still rums released under the Mount Gilboa brand (and via various independent bottlers), his time as chairman of WIRSPA, the development of the Authentic Caribbean Rum marque, his thoughts on the Barbados rum GI, and more. Before the interview, we kick things off with a short new segment called Rerums in which we each revisit a rum we haven’t had in awhile and share our impressions.
Links from this episode:
The Authentic Caribbean Rum Marque
Matt Pietrek’s article on the history of Mount Gay, which contains further insights from Dr. Frank Ward
San Juan Artisan Distillers, the makers of Ron Pepón (Dr. Ward mentioned his experience consulting the distillery)
The Lone Caner’s review of Mhoba Rum’s French Cask Rum (mentioned during Rerums)
Friends of Rum Tennessee, the new rum society in Tennessee mentioned during the intro
Thanks to Holmes Cay for sponsoring this episode. Explore their current releases at HolmesCay.com and keep an eye for new ones coming in 2021.