Sustainable Rum Summit

Welcome to the London Rum Trail podwalk. The first ever podwalk on rum and London. This journey will take to you historic and present rum landmark sites. And all stops along your rum trail will provide the opportunity to experience London’s rum culture. Note that some stops are better (aka you should!) via other transportation than on foot. Geo data, address and some public transportation advise, is available in the notes for each episode. Tip: download the TFL Go app (https://tfl.gov.uk/) - to go from point a to b via tube, bus or train. Disclaimer: The Rum Barrel assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this sit/podwalk. The information contained in this site/podwalk is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness..." Affiliate links disclaimer: This podcast does NOT contain affiliate links, we do NOT earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links or otherwise traceable to this podcast. This podwalk is done purely for Rum’s sake.

Geo data: 51.530176929688714,   -0.07471980690949766 Start the rum podwalk with the good vibe, good food and some light cocktails at any of the 3 locations. Being Soho, Shoreditch or Brixton. 5 Sclater Street, Shoreditch, E1 6GX (closest to stop no 2 Three Mills walk) https://therumkitchen.com/ (shoreditch location) Kingly Court, Carnaby St, W1B 5PW (Soho location) Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LN (Brixton location)

Geo data: 51.53468605700875,   -0.013701967544334177 Three Mill Ln, London E3 3DU From the DLR Pudding Mill Lane it is an approx 15m walk (0,8 miles) to the Three Mills Green & Three Mills Island. From there follow the podcast and check out the history walk map, see links below. https://vimeo.com/352956232 https://www.threemillshistorywalk.com/

Geo data: 51.53214434602662,   -0.0413387 221 Grove Road, Unit GF1, London England E3 5SN Back at the DLR Pudding Mill Lane, you can walk approx 30m (1,5 miles), following the Old Ford Rd. Or you may opt to take Bus 425 to Lower Clapton (Stop L Abbey Lane, code 54140). Hop off at Stop S Old Ford Rd Globe Town and walk 1m to the distillery. https://eastlondonliquorcompany.com/pages/about-east-london-liquor-company

Geo data: 51.5197928234915,   -0.032156997183466325 Haven Mews, Arch 412, St Paul's Way, London E3 4AG The next stop is about 1,3 miles away. You can walk through Mile End Park, following the A1205 road going south. Just before Burdett Rd turn left into B140. Fancy another bus ride (11m)? You can take Bus 277/D6 at Stop Y St Barnabas Church and hop off at Stop MG (St. Paul’s Way) and walk 2min. Other option is Bus 323 (stop H at Mile End Station Bow Road) and hop off at St Pauls Way Trust School (Stop MQ) https://taxispirit.com/ 

Geo data: 51.50911018602657,   -0.023850520941866165 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, No, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL Continuing south for about 1 mile (approx 20m walk) towards Canary Warf. Probably not the most scenic walk in London. Fancy cheating? By bus it will take you in 15m close to the museum. Bus D7 at St Paul's Way (Stop MG, code 47374) and hop off at West India Avenue (Stop C). https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands/permanent-galleries/london-sugar-slavery https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/maps/britain

Geo data: 51.512969037580454,   -0.11291984368155546 44 Essex St, Temple, London WC2R 3JF, London The longest walk from stop to stop in the rum trail. Approx 4,5 miles taking you alongside the river Thames going west to old London. Walking through historical London docks with the old merchant houses towards the Tower of London towards Blackfriars. Again, fancy to take a shortcut? Start at DLR Westferry station to take the DLR to Tower Gateway. From there it is the Circle (yellow) or District Line (green) to Temple Station stop. A 5min walk to the Strand. https://merserrum.com/merser-house

Geo data: 51.51316979323811,   -0.12399583659343012 2 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HH, London Continue going west – and no particular suggestions here for public transport (as it will probably take you more time than walking). Walk for approx. 0,7 miles (15 walk) along the Strand and turn right at Bedford street. https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/shops

Geo data: 51.518672973362065,   -0.10505422900228704 8 Bride Court, London EC4Y 8DU, London You can switch stop 7 and 8, depending on the time and choice. Fancy a rum tasting first and then the Merchant house? Anyways, go back east following the Strand and Fleet St, around 1 mile to the Black Parrot bar. Shortcut by Bus 11 or 15, get on at Southampton Street/Covent Garden and hop off at Ludgate Circus (Stop E). https://trulyexperiences.com/uk/ultra-premium-rum-tasting-merchant-house-london.html

Geo data: 51.50927202557774,   -0.15140280216243027 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE, London About 2,4 miles walk west, passing through some cultural sites, such as the National Gallery, Downing street, St. James’s Palace, Institute of Contemporary Arts, and Buckingham Palace. Of course, you can hop on the bus or tube – as there are many options, I will not share a specific route. Note it will take you also around 30-35min by transport. Nearest tube station is Green Park (Piccadilly road). https://tradervicslondon.com/

Geo data: 51.51607877645936,   -0.15194720440557882 31 Duke St, London W1U 1LG To end the day or start the night, from Trader Vic’s it is about 0,8 miles walk (approx 15min) to Burlock Rum Room. Nearest tube station: Bond Street or Marble Arch. https://www.burlocklondon.co.uk/

If you have the time and curiosity to cross the river, you definitely should visit the Brixton Distillery. Geo data: 51.467371503121065,   -0.11524295948328188 17a Electric Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8LA  Nearest tube station is Brixton (Victoria line). Also, if you haven’t yet had the chance to visit the Rum Kitchen for lunch or dinner? 15min walk (approx 0,6 miles) you can visit their Brixton restaurant at Coldharbour lane. https://www.brixtondistillery.com/about/

(all podcast players) Welcome to the Amsterdam Rum Trail podwalk. The first rum podwalk ever online! This journey will take to you historic and present rum landmark sites. And all stops along your rum trail will provide the opportunity to experience Dutch rum culture. Note that some stops are better (aka you should!) accessible via other transportation than on foot. Geo data, address and some public transportation advise, is available in the notes for each episode. Tip: download the 9292 app (https://9292.nl/en) - English available - to go from point a to b via public transportation. Disclaimer: The Rum Barrel assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. The information contained in this site is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness..." Affiliate links disclaimer: This podcast does not contain affiliate links, we do not earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links or otherwise traceable to this podcast. This podwalk is done purely for Rum’s sake.

If you still have some time and energy after the Amsterdam Rum Trail, or you have some time the next day, there’s one more place to visit just outside Amsterdam, the Rummieclub Distillery. From Amsterdam central station, you take the metro 53 (to Gaasperplas) and hop off at metro station Diemen Zuid. It is approx. a 10-15min walk to the Distillery. Venserweg 21R, 1112 AR Diemen https://www.rummieclub.nl/ Geo data: 52.33363252161986, 4.963737353960951

Ready for your cocktail? A 3min walk to Rembrandtsplein. Looks tempting to stay here, though move on the Metro line 14 (destination Flevopark) and hop off Zeeburgerdijk. Walk 400m, around 5min to enter the Rum Bar in Amsterdam. Relax and enjoy life, cheers. Javastraat 143, 1094 HE Amsterdam https://www.rumbarrel.nl/ Geo data: 52.36405021557602, 4.938110913022059

From Rijksmuseum this is a 15min walk (approx 1,2km) taking you through typical Amsterdam city center. Utrechtsestraat 21, 1017 VH Amsterdam https://www.boerejongens.com/ Geo data: 52.36595910314025, 4.897823785457666

Continue on foot for 20min (1,4km) to go the cigar lounge P.G.C. Hajenius (at the Rokin). You can opt out and opt in for the pot walk straight to the other rum and smoke at Boerejongens coffeeshop (turn left). Rokin 96, 1012 KZ Amsterdam http://www.hajenius.com/ Geo data: 52.37082709765447, 4.892180734041154

Back into the podwalking game – it is around a 5min (350m) walk to the Rijksmuseum. Just follow the crowd and mind the cyclists. Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/exhibitions/past/slavery/ Geo data: 52.36037005193142, 4.885207053809145

With another experience richer, take a moment to digest it all, and walk the route back to the metro station Henk Sneevlietweg. Take metro 51 (direction Isolatorweg) and get out the first stop at Heemstedestraat. From there, continue your journey in tram 2 (direction Centraal Station) get off the stop Museumplein. From here it is a 1min walk to the Bols Museum. Book your ticket in advance or at the ticket office of the museum. Paulus Potterstraat 12, 1071 CZ Amsterdam http://www.bols.com/experience Geo data: 52.35926422818446, 4.881238355349076

From the Stillery it is around 1km (12min walk) to go the Station Sloterdijk. Arriving there, take the Metro 50 (direction Gein) or Metro 51 (direction Centraal Station) and hop off at stop 6 called Henk Sneevlietweg. From this station it is a 1km walk for about 15min. Again check and book on time your master distiller experience: https://spirited-union.com/product/distilling-class/#info Helicopterstraat 32, 1059 CG Amsterdam Geo data: 52.340799402815776, 4.844582726511798

From the E&A Scheer, it is around 1.2km – aprox a 15min walk to the Stillery. Just say hello is on their site. Do reach out to discuss the option for a meet & tour. More information here: Donauweg 21, 1043 AJ Amsterdam https://www.the-stillery.nl/contact Geo data: 52.39332711704832, 4.829473483348972

It is around 800m – aprox 10min to go from the Chocolatemakers to E&A Scheer. Reach out well in advance to opt for a tour or a meet & greet. Deccaweg 22, 1042 AD Amsterdam http://www.rum.nl/ Geo data: 52.399873549496625, 4.837483982332736

Just of the dock you will find the Chocolatemakers. Reach out well in advance to opt for a tour or workshop. Radarweg 32A, 1042 AA Amsterdam Geo data: 52.3984496027287, 4.83528095615008 More information here: https://chocolatemakers.nl/en/chocolatemakers-tour/

The ships (Tres Hombres or the Nordlys) can be followed real-time through the fair transport site: https://fairtransport.eu/tres-hombres/ One can assume the ship returns from its Caribbean voyage in April – docking till September. Suezhaven dock. 52.3984496027287, 4.83528095615008 From Amsterdam Central Station, you can take Bus 22 (CS IJzijde – riverside) to Station Sloterdijk. Hop off at stop La Guardiaweg (11th stop) and walk for 15min.

Welcome to the Amsterdam Rum Trail podwalk. The first rum podwalk ever online! This journey will take to you historic and present rum landmark sites. And all stops along your rum trail will provide the opportunity to experience Dutch rum culture. Note that some stops are better (aka you should!) accessible via other transportation than on foot. Geo data, address and some public transportation advise, is available in the notes for each episode. Tip: download the 9292 app (https://9292.nl/en) - english available - to go from point a to b via public transportation.

Cask selection series Guest#1: Sebastian Lauinger, Founder El Ron del Artesano Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit What You’ll learn: The search for the best cask – how, and what is key? Working with rum producers. Access to market and no compromise to your dream of the perfect rum. The broader sustainability discussion and collaboration on transparency and rum. About the hosts: Sebastian Lauinger, next family generation in the German spirits business. A strong passion for rum and the desire to produce a pure rum free of adulterating, just aged in good casks. Pedro Manuel, from the Rum Barrel, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass. More information on the platform at the Sustainable Rum Summit

Cane Chronicles – Fair Drinks Guest#1: Paul Bungener, Sales Director & Brand Ambassador What You’ll learn: Fair trade, pricing, sustainable sourcing, consumer attitude and innovation in the rum / spirit sector. About the hosts: Paul Bungener, Sale Director and branding brainiac for FAIR. An avid defender of fair sustainable business practices and keen on innovation, driving the company and the sector to the next level.  FAIR is 10 years and going strong, what’s next in the pipeline? Pedro Manuel, from the Rum Barrel, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass. More information on the platform at the Sustainable Rum Summit

Cane Chronicles A rum producer's sustainability journey - Legado Distillery Guest#1: David Schroeder, Co Founder Legado Guest#2: Ariel Felippo, Co Founder Legado and Otisa Sugar Mill What You’ll learn: Producing organic molasses / sugar. Organic, fair trade, why it is important, what is it and more. About the hosts: David Schroeder, entrepreneur & rum producer - Legado in Spanish means “Legacy”. Indeed, with our mill having realized such great success in the organic realm and having made such a great impact on local farming communities and families with its strict and dedicated adherence to Fair Trade principles, our mill has created a lasting legacy. Ariel Felippo, rum entrepreneur and Otisa Sugar Mill producer – the world’s oldest organic sugar mill, producing organic sugars since 1994. It is a well-known sugar mill in the organic industry and the quality of its organic sugar and molasses are widely respected and accepted as some of the best in the market. Pedro Manuel, from the Rum Barrel, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass. More information on the platform at the Sustainable Rum Summit

UK Masters of Rum Guest#1: Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder North Point Distillery Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit What You’ll learn: What is so special about their rum? How to include sustainability from the get-go? And what is important when pitching to investors? What should the rum community do on sustainability going forward? About the hosts: Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder of North Point Distillery, coming from the high tech startup consulting space, to blend his business knowledge with the passion of starting his own distillery. Up north in Scotland, the dream became reality with the launch of a fine and sustainable collection of spirits, from rum to gin. Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

UK Masters of Rum What You’ll learn: It is all about innovation and entrepreneurship. Deep impact – Geothermal Energy, an idea turned into a mission and now it is reality in the UK. The first Geo-thermal energy provided distillery. Furthermore, the opportunity to grow sugar cane in the UK, really? Guest#1: Matthew Clifford, Founder Cornish Geothermal Distillery Company Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit About the hosts: Matthew Clifford, Founder of CGDC, former offshore helicopter pilot-turned-entrepreneur, now on the quest to launch a bold sustainable distillery and more in Cornwall, UK. And that is not all - an ultra high-tech biome which would incorporate his patent-pending, carbon-neutral rum “cask maturation pods” is the start of the journey. Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

UK Masters of Rum What You’ll learn: How blending rum, science, and climate action produced an award winning rum. Learn about a carbon negative business model and gain insights on how to run a crowd funding campaign. Guest#1: Russ Wakeham, Co-Founder Two Drifters Distillery Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit About the hosts: Russ Wakeham, Co-Founder of the Two Drifters Distillery, with a science interest (PhD in Chemistry and background in carbon capture), started the rum journey to produce a sustainable – award winning – rum in Devon, UK. Their ethos being, that if we make award-winning rums in a truly sustainable manner and are competitively priced – why wouldn’t consumers choose us? Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Dutch Masters of Rum What You’ll learn:The history of “Batavia Arrack” sugar cane. The fermentation process of Batavia Arrack includes the addition of local fermented rice. The challenges on producing rum in Indonesia and insights on sustainability in the rum value chain. Guest#1: Jos Zonneveld, Founder By the Dutch (batavia arrack) Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit About the hosts: Jos Zonneveld, Founder By the Dutch, mission is to b roaden the international awareness of traditional handcrafted and premium spirits of the Dutch heritage. From Old Genever, to Batavia Arrack to Dry Gin. Bringing the story of tradition and craftsmanship to the world. Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

Dutch Masters of Rum What You’ll learn: Learn about the first botanical rum in the world from Amsterdam. How a vision became reality. What are the business challenges, what is key about sustainability in the brand’s practices and what is important when reaching out to growth capital? Guest#1: Ruben Maduro, Founder Spirited Union Distillery Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit About the hosts: Ruben Maduro, Founder of Spirited Union, who is on a mission to create Union between the vast and colorful world of Botanicals – giving birth to vibrant and exciting Botanical Rums. In Union there is Strength is their motto! Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.

What You’ll learn: Meet RUMMIECLUB – a craft rum distillery from the Netherlands. Learn about entrepreneurship, challenges of starting a distillery, sustainability, and route to market. Guest#1: Judith de Bie, Co-founder and Master Distiller Guest#2: Martijn Gerrits, Co-founder Hosted by: Pedro Manuel, Sustainable Rum Summit About the hosts: Judith de Bie and Martijn Gerrits, founders of the RUMMIECLUB, Amsterdam’s newly opened rum distillery for true craftmanship combined with fun vibes. Next to making good rum, they also want people to experience what rum really is; a super diverse and interesting spirit. Pedro Manuel, the Sustainable Rum Summit, an independent broker for craft distillers, with a passion for rum and sustainability. Aim is to promote sustainable business practices in the rum category through the online platform, where the industry can learn, share and connect. With the moonshot in mind for rum being the leading spirit category on sustainability from the grass to the glass.