“Thirty-five years ago, I asked myself whether I drank spirits just to get drunk, or to share memorable moments and meaningful conversations with friends. Today, I feel this new era has arrived—one where we savor exceptional rums with friends and loved ones and enjoy talking about them. In crafting a single rum, we can use as many as 20 different barrels, from eight- to twenty-year-old expressions,” says internationally acclaimed rum visionary and Planteray founder Alexandre Gabriel.
Sebastian Gibrand: A chef is defined by staying true to their style and identity
“In competitions like Bocuse d’Or, there’s always a feeling that you could have done something differently. But at the moment of decision, you have to stand by your choice. You can’t predict the level...