From the Editor
Luis Ayala
20 Years!
We are proud to have made it this far, thanks to the most talented contributing writers in the rum industry, who tirelessly and passionately help keep our readers informed.
Many things have changed in the last 20 years, such as the emergence of the craft distilling industry and the ease for consumers to share their experiences with one another via social networking applications. But many other things remain mostly unchanged, such as the fermentation and distillation technologies surrounding the production of rum.
Many of the companies we’ve interviewed over the years have expanded production and are now distributing their products internationally. Others, unfortunately, have not survived the test of time.
American writer Henry van Dyke Jr. wrote:
"Time is
Too slow for those who Wait,
Too swift for those who Fear,
Too long for those who Grieve,
Too short for those who Rejoice,
But for those who Love,
Time is not."
I am grateful for all the feedback we get from industry members and readers in general, asking for specific articles or for new series. We are always listening and adjusting our content to reflect the market needs. While a few rum companies are very vocal about their strict views that all rum should be distilled or aged this way or that way, I believe that rum derives much of its worldwide appeal from the diverse styles that can be found, not just between continents, but often within each country.
To the spirit of the cane!
Luis Ayala,
Editor and Publisher
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