Prebatch Episode #1 - Ian Burrell

Today on the show, we’re joined by the one and only Ian Burrell — Global Rum Ambassador and one of the most influential figures in the world of rum. With a career that spans decades in hospitality, Ian has done it all: from tending bar and owning venues to representing some of the biggest names in spirits. He’s the founder of the UK RumFest, author of a book on rum, creator of his own rum brand, and even a former Guinness World Record holder. His passion and knowledge have helped shape the global rum landscape as we know it. In this episode, we dive into his incredible journey, his take on the evolution of rum culture, and what it really means to represent a spirit on the world stage. On the menu today: the Piña Colada, Right Hand, and Burrell Daiquiri. Powered by ⁨‪@EuropeanBartenderSchool‬ & ‪@Drinks_World‬ 🚀 0:00 Intro 1:31 How did you become Global Rum Ambassador? 7:29 Being a Bar Owner vs being a Brand Ambassador 11:25 Working with Rum brands 21:10 Cocktail 1 - Burrell Daiquiri 23:56 The Caribbean thought behind Equiano Rum 38:50 Setting up a Rum Brand 46:45 Cocktail 2 - Right Hand 48:22 Rum distilleries, rum ageing, and global legislations 1:16:23 Why does agriculture predominantly come from the French Caribbean islands? 1:58:15 Cocktail 3 - Piña Colada 1:29:40 Rums of color and other categorisations 1:47:26 Ian's First Book "Rum A Tasting Course"