RUM-BAR HONOURS MOMS
IN JAMAICA, HISTORY AND IDENTITY CONVENE IN RUM
Alexander Kong thinks that Jamaican rum has a certain “funk” that simply cannot be found in other rums.
“Jamaican rum, like our food and music, has a personality that shines through,” he says, “The rum is reflective of that persona and goes hand-in-hand with the whole Jamaican vibe.”
KIKIKŌLADA
If a Blue Hawaiian and a piña colada had a baby,” it might look and taste something like Fanny Chu’s KiKiKōlada, a free-spirited drink that toasts to both the Caribbean and the 50th state. A starting-point split base of grassy, vegetal Hawaiian agricole rum and funky, overproof rum from Jamaica leads to the piña portion of the program: fresh-juiced fruit and the 40-proof Giffard Caribbean Pineapple
WORTHY COCKTAILS FOR WORTHY DADS
For the past three weeks we’ve shared with you the fatherhood journey of some of the worthiest dads around. This week in our finale feature, we share a moment with Berisford Grey, CEO, Sygnus Group. As a ‘girl dad’ of one, 13-year-old Dani, he prides himself on making daddy-daughter time a priority, despite his busy schedule.
#RUMFAMILY : FAVOURITE BRAND AMBASSADORS-ZAN KONG
Next up in the #rumfamily series is our fourth brand ambassador, Zan Kong. This is someone that has not only introduced us to some of our favourite Rums but is just a super cool guy #welovezan
How long have you been a brand ambassador?
Well technically I am in the role of the Export Sales Manager
WISYNCO PARENT ACQUIRES 30% STAKE IN WORTHY PARK
Rudolph Brown/ Photographer William Mahfood, chairman of Wisynco Group Limited, speaks at a press conference to announce a distribution deal with Worthy Park Estates. Co-Managing Director of Worthy Park Estates, Gordon Clarke is at left.
WORTHY PARK GOES UPMARKET WITH SINGLE ESTATE RESERVE RUM
WORTHY PARK Estates is looking to rum for more revenue, saying its reputation as Jamaica’s most efficient estate is not enough to overcome changes in the sugar market that are driven by external events.
PETER MCCONNELL HONOURED
CHAIRMAN AND managing director of Worthy Park Estates Ltd., Peter McConnell, was recently honoured by the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologist (JAST) for more than 40 years of outstanding service to the sugar industry.
MAKING WORTHY COCKTAILS
Worthy Park’s newest Single Estate Reserve Rum was recently unveiled. Today we showcase premium cocktails using rums from the Worthy Park Estate portfolio. The drinks are easy to make and absolutely refreshing. Definitely great options for those who want to impress their friends when they come over for a chill night or if you just want to show off your mixology skills. Get mixing!
ENTERS BRAND RUM MARKET
Worthy Park operates perhaps Jamaica’s most efficient sugar factory, but like other facilities here is under pressure to reduce costs in the face in price reductions in European Union markets where Jamaica and other Caribbean countries enjoy preferences.