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Sustainable Rum Summit

Sustainable Rum Summit

By Pedro Manuel

A podcast series on sustainability in the rum category. Deep diving into the different steps on sustainability in the rum category. Showcasing research, business cases and more from industry peers. What You'll Learn: Learn about entrepreneurship, challenges of starting a distillery, sustainability, access to growth capital, route to market and much more. Curious to learn more about Rum, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship? Visit www.sustainablerum.org to browse the Library (articles, business case & more) and check out the Interviews with sustainable industry leaders.
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05. Museum of London DOCKLANDS

Sustainable Rum SummitAug 14, 2022

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0. Introduction London Rum Trail (trailer)

0. Introduction London Rum Trail (trailer)

Welcome to the London Rum Trail podwalk. The first ever podwalk on rum and London.

This journey will take to you historic and present rum landmark sites. And all stops along your rum trail will provide the opportunity to experience London’s rum culture. Note that some stops are better (aka you should!) via other transportation than on foot.

Geo data, address and some public transportation advise, is available in the notes for each episode.

Tip: download the TFL Go app (https://tfl.gov.uk/) - to go from point a to b via tube, bus or train.

Disclaimer: The Rum Barrel assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this sit/podwalk. The information contained in this site/podwalk is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness..."

Affiliate links disclaimer: This podcast does NOT contain affiliate links, we do NOT earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links or otherwise traceable to this podcast. This podwalk is done purely for Rum’s sake.

Aug 14, 202202:21
01. The Rum Kitchen (food & drinks)
Aug 14, 202200:29
02. Three mills history walk
Aug 14, 202201:37
03. East London Liquor & Co (distillery)
Aug 14, 202200:53
04. Taxi Spirit Company Ltd (Cabby’s rum)
Aug 14, 202200:46
05. Museum of London DOCKLANDS
Aug 14, 202201:55
06. Merser House (blending and warehouse)
Aug 14, 202202:12
07. The Whisky Exchange (store Covent Garden)
Aug 14, 202200:56
08. Black Parrot bar (rum master class)
Aug 14, 202200:51
09. TRADER VIC’S (rum bar)
Aug 14, 202201:01
10. Burlock Rum Room (rum bar)
Aug 14, 202200:32
11. Brixton Distillery (botanical rum) Market Row
Aug 14, 202201:27
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail (intro all)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail (intro all)

(all podcast players) Welcome to the Amsterdam Rum Trail podwalk. The first rum podwalk ever online!

This journey will take to you historic and present rum landmark sites. And all stops along your rum trail will provide the opportunity to experience Dutch rum culture. Note that some stops are better (aka you should!) accessible via other transportation than on foot.

Geo data, address and some public transportation advise, is available in the notes for each episode.

Tip: download the 9292 app (https://9292.nl/en) - English available - to go from point a to b via public transportation.

Disclaimer: The Rum Barrel assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. The information contained in this site is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness..."

Affiliate links disclaimer: This podcast does not contain affiliate links, we do not earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links or otherwise traceable to this podcast. This podwalk is done purely for Rum’s sake.

Mar 30, 202201:06
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Are you Rummie? (11)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Are you Rummie? (11)

If you still have some time and energy after the Amsterdam Rum Trail, or you have some time the next day, there’s one more place to visit just outside Amsterdam, the Rummieclub Distillery.

From Amsterdam central station, you take the metro 53 (to Gaasperplas) and hop off at metro station Diemen Zuid.

It is approx. a 10-15min walk to the Distillery.

Venserweg 21R, 1112 AR Diemen

https://www.rummieclub.nl/

Geo data: 52.33363252161986, 4.963737353960951

Mar 23, 202200:31
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Cocktail time (10)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Cocktail time (10)

Ready for your cocktail? A 3min walk to Rembrandtsplein. Looks tempting to stay here, though move on the Metro line 14 (destination Flevopark) and hop off Zeeburgerdijk. Walk 400m, around 5min to enter the Rum Bar in Amsterdam. Relax and enjoy life, cheers.

Javastraat 143, 1094 HE Amsterdam
https://www.rumbarrel.nl/

Geo data: 52.36405021557602, 4.938110913022059

Mar 23, 202200:58
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - pot experience (9)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - pot experience (9)

From Rijksmuseum this is a 15min walk (approx 1,2km) taking you through typical Amsterdam city center.

Utrechtsestraat 21, 1017 VH Amsterdam
https://www.boerejongens.com/

Geo data: 52.36595910314025, 4.897823785457666

Mar 23, 202200:32
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Rum & Smoke (8)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Rum & Smoke (8)

Continue on foot for 20min (1,4km) to go the cigar lounge P.G.C. Hajenius (at the Rokin). You can opt out and opt in for the pot walk straight to the other rum and smoke at Boerejongens coffeeshop (turn left).

Rokin 96, 1012 KZ Amsterdam
http://www.hajenius.com/

Geo data: 52.37082709765447, 4.892180734041154

Mar 23, 202200:44
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Dark side of rum (7)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Dark side of rum (7)

Back into the podwalking game – it is around a 5min (350m) walk to the Rijksmuseum. Just follow the crowd and mind the cyclists.

Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/exhibitions/past/slavery/

Geo data: 52.36037005193142, 4.885207053809145

Mar 23, 202201:01
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Past & Present (6)
Mar 23, 202200:58
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Master Distiller (5)
Mar 23, 202201:11
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Modern craft (4)
Mar 23, 202200:51
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Rum repository (3)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Rum repository (3)

It is around 800m – aprox 10min to go from the Chocolatemakers to E&A Scheer. Reach out well in advance to opt for a tour or a meet & greet.

Deccaweg 22, 1042 AD Amsterdam

http://www.rum.nl/

Geo data: 52.399873549496625, 4.837483982332736

Mar 23, 202201:05
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - Chocolate (2)
Mar 23, 202200:40
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - at the dock (1)

Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail - at the dock (1)

The ships (Tres Hombres or the Nordlys) can be followed real-time through the fair transport site: https://fairtransport.eu/tres-hombres/

One can assume the ship returns from its Caribbean voyage in April – docking till September.

Suezhaven dock. 52.3984496027287, 4.83528095615008

From Amsterdam Central Station, you can take Bus 22 (CS IJzijde – riverside) to Station Sloterdijk. Hop off at stop La Guardiaweg (11th stop) and walk for 15min.

Mar 23, 202200:57
Podwalk Amsterdam Rum Trail (intro)
Mar 22, 202204:05
It is all about the cask - El Ron del Artesano

It is all about the cask - El Ron del Artesano

Cask selection series

Guest#1: Sebastian Lauinger, Founder El Ron del Artesano

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

What You’ll learn: The search for the best cask – how, and what is key? Working with rum producers. Access to market and no compromise to your dream of the perfect rum. The broader sustainability discussion and collaboration on transparency and rum.

About the hosts:

Sebastian Lauinger, next family generation in the German spirits business. A strong passion for rum and the desire to produce a pure rum free of adulterating, just aged in good casks.

Pedro Manuel, from the Rum Barrel, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass. More information on the platform at the Sustainable Rum Summit

Mar 08, 202138:04
FAIR. 10 years of pioneering sustainability

FAIR. 10 years of pioneering sustainability

Cane Chronicles – Fair Drinks

Guest#1: Paul Bungener, Sales Director & Brand Ambassador

What You’ll learn: Fair trade, pricing, sustainable sourcing, consumer attitude and innovation in the rum / spirit sector.

About the hosts:

Paul Bungener, Sale Director and branding brainiac for FAIR. An avid defender of fair sustainable business practices and keen on innovation, driving the company and the sector to the next level.  FAIR is 10 years and going strong, what’s next in the pipeline?

Pedro Manuel, from the Rum Barrel, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass. More information on the platform at the Sustainable Rum Summit

Mar 02, 202139:59
Crafting a brand around organic, fair trade rum from Paraguay

Crafting a brand around organic, fair trade rum from Paraguay

Cane Chronicles

A rum producer's sustainability journey - Legado Distillery

Guest#1: David Schroeder, Co Founder Legado
Guest#2: Ariel Felippo, Co Founder Legado and Otisa Sugar Mill

What You’ll learn: Producing organic molasses / sugar. Organic, fair trade, why it is important, what is it and more.

About the hosts:

David Schroeder, entrepreneur & rum producer - Legado in Spanish means “Legacy”. Indeed, with our mill having realized such great success in the organic realm and having made such a great impact on local farming communities and families with its strict and dedicated adherence to Fair Trade principles, our mill has created a lasting legacy.

Ariel Felippo, rum entrepreneur and Otisa Sugar Mill producer – the world’s oldest organic sugar mill, producing organic sugars since 1994. It is a well-known sugar mill in the organic industry and the quality of its organic sugar and molasses are widely respected and accepted as some of the best in the market.

Pedro Manuel, from the Rum Barrel, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass. More information on the platform at the Sustainable Rum Summit


Feb 23, 202147:53
A sustainable Scottish Rum quest

A sustainable Scottish Rum quest

UK Masters of Rum

Guest#1: Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder North Point Distillery

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

What You’ll learn: What is so special about their rum? How to include sustainability from the get-go? And what is important when pitching to investors? What should the rum community do on sustainability going forward?

About the hosts:

Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder of North Point Distillery, coming from the high tech startup consulting space, to blend his business knowledge with the passion of starting his own distillery. Up north in Scotland, the dream became reality with the launch of a fine and sustainable collection of spirits, from rum to gin.

Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Dec 29, 202035:54
The Geo Energy Distillery Quest

The Geo Energy Distillery Quest

UK Masters of Rum

What You’ll learn: It is all about innovation and entrepreneurship. Deep impact – Geothermal Energy, an idea turned into a mission and now it is reality in the UK. The first Geo-thermal energy provided distillery. Furthermore, the opportunity to grow sugar cane in the UK, really?

Guest#1: Matthew Clifford, Founder Cornish Geothermal Distillery Company

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

About the hosts:

Matthew Clifford, Founder of CGDC, former offshore helicopter pilot-turned-entrepreneur, now on the quest to launch a bold sustainable distillery and more in Cornwall, UK. And that is not all - an ultra high-tech biome which would incorporate his patent-pending, carbon-neutral rum “cask maturation pods” is the start of the journey.

Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Dec 29, 202031:37
Blending rum, science & sustainability

Blending rum, science & sustainability

UK Masters of Rum

What You’ll learn: How blending rum, science, and climate action produced an award winning rum. Learn about a carbon negative business model and gain insights on how to run a crowd funding campaign.

Guest#1: Russ Wakeham, Co-Founder Two Drifters Distillery

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

About the hosts:

Russ Wakeham, Co-Founder of the Two Drifters Distillery, with a science interest (PhD in Chemistry and background in carbon capture), started the rum journey to produce a sustainable – award winning – rum in Devon, UK. Their ethos being, that if we make award-winning rums in a truly sustainable manner and are competitively priced – why wouldn’t consumers choose us?

Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Dec 11, 202023:11
A unique kind of rum...

A unique kind of rum...

Dutch Masters of Rum

What You’ll learn:The history of “Batavia Arrack” sugar cane. The fermentation process of Batavia Arrack includes the addition of local fermented rice. The challenges on producing rum in Indonesia and insights on sustainability in the rum value chain.

Guest#1: Jos Zonneveld, Founder By the Dutch (batavia arrack)

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

About the hosts:

Jos Zonneveld, Founder By the Dutch, mission is to b roaden the international awareness of traditional handcrafted and premium spirits of the Dutch heritage. From Old Genever, to Batavia Arrack to Dry Gin. Bringing the story of tradition and craftsmanship to the world.

Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Nov 12, 202035:11
A botanical rum tale...

A botanical rum tale...

Dutch Masters of Rum

What You’ll learn: Learn about the first botanical rum in the world from Amsterdam. How a vision became reality. What are the business challenges, what is key about sustainability in the brand’s practices and what is important when reaching out to growth capital?

Guest#1: Ruben Maduro, Founder Spirited Union Distillery

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

About the hosts:

Ruben Maduro, Founder of Spirited Union, who is on a mission to create Union between the vast and colorful world of Botanicals – giving birth to vibrant and exciting Botanical Rums. In Union there is Strength is their motto!

Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Nov 12, 202029:60
And now you own a Rum distillery

And now you own a Rum distillery

What You’ll learn: Meet RUMMIECLUB – a craft rum distillery from the Netherlands. Learn about entrepreneurship, challenges of starting a distillery, sustainability, and route to market.

Guest#1: Judith de Bie, Co-founder and Master Distiller

Guest#2: Martijn Gerrits, Co-founder

Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit

About the hosts:

Judith de Bie and Martijn Gerrits, founders of the RUMMIECLUB, Amsterdam’s newly opened rum distillery for true craftmanship combined with fun vibes. Next to making good rum, they also want people to experience what rum really is; a super diverse and interesting spirit.

Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Nov 12, 202034:33
November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

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