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50 Years of WIRSPA Presentation

At the Feb. 2020 Miami Rum Congress, WIRSPA presented a session entitled “50 Years of WIRSPA”. It gave attendees a behind the scenes look at the role of WIRSPA in the rum world, focusing on the collaborative efforts of the thirteen member countries to elevate and advocate for Caribbean rum.

The panel discussion included:

  • Komal Samaroo – Executive Chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited, and head of WIRSPA’s Board of Directors
  • Anthony Bento – Managing Director, Antigua Distillery Ltd.
  • Raphael Grisoni – Managing Director, Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd.
  • Vaughn Renwick – WIRSPA CEO

Matt Pietrek, WIRSPA’s Community Envoy, moderated the panel.

The slides for the presentation are below. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

50 Years of WIRSPA