In this mini-series, we will be exploring key styles of rum from the Caribbean and South America.
Event details
Webinar
In this mini-series, we will be exploring key styles of rum from the Caribbean and South America.
This session will be led by Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller of Demerara Distillers Limited who will discuss the importance of blending innovation with traditional practiced. With over 300 years of experience to draw on, Guyanese rums have a long history yet remain at the forefront of the industry, producing some of the most lauded rums in the world.
This webinar is free to attend and open to anyone, no prior spirits knowledge is needed. The new series of bitesize 30-minute webinars are ideal for beginners looking to learn more about rum.
Speaker
Lennox Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller, Demerara Distillers Limited
Master Distiller, Lennox Shaun Caleb, is a graduate of Princeton University in Chemical Engineering, and has been with Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) in various professional capacities for more than 15 years.
Having been instrumental in the modernisation and expansion of the Distillery Operations in 2007, Shaun has been able to harmoniously bridge the steep traditions and craft of the centuries-old Demerara Heritage Stills, with the addition of the modern, technologically-advanced new stills.
Currently, he is the Chief Production Officer for DDL, overseeing all production operations for bulk and bottled alcoholic spirits, and the range of non-alcoholic beverages, juices and milk.
As Master Distiller, Shaun’s expertise and leadership in the distillation and ageing programme for El Dorado have been invaluable to the sustainability of the portfolio. He proudly shares of his knowledge and time to support brand advocacy and consumer education activations.
This session has been organised in collaboration with the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers' Association Inc (WIRSPA).
This event does not necessarily constitute official WSET course material and should not be used as such.