

INTERNATIONAL RUM CONFERENCE
Peer’s recognition
The 8th edition of the International Rum Conference, the international rum meeting, will gather on the 26th of September in Florida all the major players of the rum industry to discuss through many conferences the specificities, issues and developments of this growing category which remains the most dynamic of spirits. 12 prestigious prizes will be awarded to the 12 best of their category in recognition of their works and achievements through the year 2018.
DANIEL BAUDIN’S CONSECRATION
Daniel Baudin, the talented Maître de Chais (Cellar Master) of French Agricole Rum houses, bearing the ” Appellation d’Origine Controlée” of ” Rhum de la Martinique “, Trois Rivières and Maison La Mauny, will be awarded the “Mejor Ron Master” ( Best Rum Master) as a reward for his perpetual pursuit of excellence and the exceptional quality of his Agricole Rum releases.
In 2016 and 2017, the International Rum Conference had already praised its expertise by electing Trois Rivières Aged Agricole Rum 12 Ans d’Âge “Best Agricole Rum”.
A total of 109 medals won in 2018 for Trois Rivières and Maison La Mauny, including the highest award of the London IWSC contest where Trois Rivières VSOP Réserve Spéciale received the 2018 “Rum Trophy of the year”.