Category: Demerara Rum

Rum from Guyana

Yesu Persaud, Icon of Caribbean Rum, Passes Away

Dr. Yesu Persaud, one of the most influential people in the Caribbean rum industry over the past 60 years, has…

Demerara Rum GI Achieves EU Recognition

Today’s big rum world news is international recognition for the Demerara Rum geographical indication, aka GI. With this step, it…

Demerara Distillers Heritage Stills: A Deep Q&A with Shaun Caleb

Demerara Distillers’ three “heritage stills” are a perennial favorite topic for Demerara rum fans. Each still (Port Mourant, Versailles, and…

All Things Demerara Distillers Ltd — Master Distiller Shaun Caleb On the Record

In late 2019 I visited Guyana as the guest of Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), makers of El Dorado rum and…