On the advent of the publishing of his book, Rum; a Tasting Course, where we finally see the distilled down wisdom he has developed over his decades of service to the Rum industry.

In conversation with Campari Academy UK’s Chris Dennis and Jono Mayes, Ian joined us on the Story of Spirit podcast to take us through the history, culture, flavours and nuances that exist within the world of Rum.

“Rum is more than a spirit; it is actually a way of life.” – Ian Burrell

Introduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part 1

In part one, Tom & Chris Identify and explore the early days of distillation in Scotland, the revolt and revolution that gave birth to the industry and some of the dynamic figures involved.

Part 2

For the next installment of this conversation, Tom & Chris discuss around the expansion and economics of the category along with its socio-cultural and technological evolution to the spirit we know it as today.

Part 1

Throughout the first part, Reid & Chris take a walk through the early parts of distillation history in the United States; from apples to corn and beyond.

Part 2

Here Reid & Chris talks about the impact of Grains, taxation and the revolt seen as a circumstance of reaping the benefits of the industry.

Part 3

Reid and Chris focus on the facets of how the industry weathered the indignation of Prohibition and triumphed again after repeal to rebuild itself as a cornerstone of American life.

Part 4

For the final part of this epic journey, Reid & Chris uncover the areas of Legislation, Law & Bourbon in the modern age.

Part 1

Chris and Matthew discuss the arrival of Europeans into a new land and how this developed into a brutal quest for sugar production in the British Colonies.

Part 2

Chris and Matthew focus on the dark days of the Atlantic slave trade, the long, arduous road to emancipation, rum and Jamaican Liberation.