Masterclasses – Sunday 19 April 2026

(In progress)

3.00 pm – Stade’s Rum

Fermentation Reinvented: at the heart of the experiments at Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery

By Alexandre Gabriel, the creator and master blender of Planteray rums, and owner of the Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados.

You will discover the principles behind bespoke fermentation, which has become a true hallmark of the distillery. The session will also reveal the secrets behind the creation of high-ester rums, produced through prolonged and meticulously controlled fermentation processes.

Combining science, intuition and heritage, this session reveals a new dimension of rum — a rare glimpse behind the scenes of research and development in Barbados. An unmissable experience to understand the future of rum through fermentation, concluding with an unforgettable tasting.

Please note: to attend the masterclasses (free of charge), you must first have entered the exhibition and therefore hold a ticket. The Monday masterclasses are reserved for industry professionals.