Bolstered by the success of its inaugural edition, the Rum Gallery will be back in its very own area spanning 1,000m2.
This space dedicated entirely to rum, next to the tasting hall, will offer a unique journey of discovery and tasting. A masterclass hall dedicated to the category will also offer visitors the chance to meet and talk with key figures in the rum industry.
Maître des chais & Ambassadeur de marque – Saint James
Rhums Saint James, 250 years of passion, tradition, craftmanship and expertise. The world’s no. 1 producer of Caribbean Rhum Agricole. A huge range for every occasion, from cocktails to special tastings.
A trained oenologist and agronomist, Marc Sassier has, for more than 15 years, been the Cellar Master and Production Manager for Rhums Martiniquais SAINT JAMES. An active player in the Martinique Rhum Agricole sector, he was the primary author of the Rum PDO and PDG specifications. He was named Best Master Rum Maker 2016 at the International Rum Conference of Madrid.
Named Best Mixologist in France in 2009, Stephen Martin is a household name in the French bar and cocktail world. An ambassador of the Saint James brand, he travels France meeting young generations of bartenders, sharing with them his knowledge and love of French spirits.
Longueteau
Through a guided tasting, we will explore Longueteau’s latest productions, all aged entirely in new oak casks. We will learn about the painstaking work of the malt master to design an iconic and authentic product. .
The eldest son of Francois Longueteau, and fourth generation distillery director. After studying sales and marketing, he first cut his teeth at IMPEC Guadeloupe, which represents LVMH’s wine and spirits brands in Guadeloupe, before joining the Mars group in Orléans, and finally joining the distillery’s sales and marketing team in 2011. Alongside his father and brother (Nicolas), Francois has
gradually taken charge of the warehouse and the distillery’s entire finishing process.
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Luca Gargano, an intrepid explorer of spirits and a true lover of life is a rare character indeed. With a true passion for high-quality products, he is best known for his knowledge and expertise in rum: he works tirelessly to discover new styles of rum, such as traditional Clairin in Haiti, to continually bring rum enthusiasts new and updated experiences.
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Brand Ambassador – Del Maguey
Brand Ambassadeur Europe Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.
From plants to final product, come discover what is making the aromatic diversity of mezcal.
Agricultural engineer & distillery’s Director of Production and Cellar Master – Neisson
The area Neisson dedicates to organic farming has grown year on year. It now represents 15% of the land and has led to the creation of various products, including L’Esprit Bio 66% in 2016, and Le Bio par Neisson 52.5% in late 2017, released to mark the distillery’s 85th anniversary. To celebrate the event, artist Philippe Beaudelocque created special packaging. The first organic rums to be aged led to the creation of the organic Profile 105, testament to the distillery’s complete mastery of the elements, from growing to maturation. For the “Profil” expressions, Neisson called on World Cooperage to buy its new casks. Numerous tests were carried out with different types of oak from different origins and a variety of heating profiles. In the end, heating profiles 105 and 107 were chosen, with their characteristics remaining exclusive to Neisson.
The Neisson distillery’s Director of Production and Cellar Master for 17 years.
An agricultural engineer specializing in the environment. Head of agriculture at Neisson, responsible for the “Organic Agriculture” project.
Global Brand Ambassador – Flor de Caña
This presentation includes a journey through The 5 Pillars of the Flor de Caña Story and ends with the brand’s signature 5 Senses Tasting Protocol.
Mr. Mauricio Solórzano has worked for Flor de Caña for more than 20 years and is currently the Global Brand Ambassador. This position has allowed him to represent the brand in more than 27 countries, spreading the passion and extensive knowledge through the 5 senses tasting protocol of Flor de Caña, the pride of Nicaragua around the world.
Owner – Fair
After roaming Chicago’s ghettos for a small Cognac producer, Alexandre decided he wanted to bring meaning to his work, to stand out from the crowd by developing a truly engaged category of spirits. At just 30 years old, he created the first fair trade vodka. Eight years later, Fair is the number one producer in the world of ethical and responsible spirits, which adhere to very high quality standards and above all are designed to ensure everyone in the production chain benefits, respecting the rights of producers throughout the world.
General Director – Karukera
Understanding the diverse range of production methods used through the choices made at each stage of production. The technological innovations of the 19th century behind the rum found in Guadeloupe today, possible new procedures.
In 2006, he emphasized the importance of developing Guadeloupe’s old rhums agricoles, created the company Marquisat de Sainte-Marie and revived the iconic 1970s brand Karukera.
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Luca Gargano, an intrepid explorer of spirits and a true lover of life is a rare character indeed. With a true passion for high-quality products, he is best known for his knowledge and expertise in rum: he works tirelessly to discover new styles of rum, such as traditional Clairin in Haiti, to continually bring rum enthusiasts new and updated experiences.
1 day – 35€ (final price 40€)
Important : The Pass Rhum Gallery doens’t give access to the Whisky Live Tasting Hall
