Interviews
"Got Rum?" Team Interview 2024
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?" interviews the entire "Got Rum?" team: Paul Senft , Philip IIi Barake, Marco Pierini and Mike Kunetka, in the December 2024 issue.
Exclusive Interview with Eric Olson & Kelly Moffitt (Central Coast Distillery, California)
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Mr. Eric Olson & Mr. Kelly Moffitt, Central Coast Distillery located in California, USA, in the May 2024 issue.
"Got Rum?" Team Interview 2023
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?" interviews the entire "Got Rum?" team: Cris Dehlavi, Paul Senft , Philip IIi Barake, Marco Pierini and Mike Kunetka, in the December 2023 issue.
Hawaiian Rum Travels Part II
Mike Kunetka interviews Mr. Robert Dawson, one of the Co-Founders of Kō Hana Rum, at Kō Hana Distillers in Kunia, Hawaii as part of his Hawaiian Rum Travels in the April 2023 issue.
Hawaiian Rum Travels - Part 1
Mike Kunetka does a follow up interview with Mr. Steve Jefferson, Co-Founder and CEO of Kuleana Rum Works, at their sugarcane farm near Upolu Point, Hawaii as part of his Rum Travels in the March 2023 issue.
Follow Up Interview with Mr. Robbie Delaney, Owner/Founder of Muddy River Distillery
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", does a follow up interview with Mr. Robbie Delaney, Owner/Founder of Muddy River Distillery located in Belmont, North Carolina, in the January 2023 issue.
"Got Rum?" Team Interview 2022
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?" interviews the entire "Got Rum?" team: Cris Dehlavi, Paul Senft , Philip IIi Barake, Marco Pierini and Mike Kunetka, in the December 2022 issue.
Exclusive Interview with Mr. Olli Hietalahti, Founder and CEO of One Eyed Spirits, based in Helsinki, Finland
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews in the November 2022 issue Mr. Olli Hietalahti, Founder and CEO of One Eyed Spirits, based in Helsinki, Finland.
Exclusive Interview with Matt Manning, Wholesale Director, and Whitney Meriwether, General Manager & Master Distiller, of Hilton Head Distillery
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews in the October 2022 issue Matt Manning, Wholesale Director, and Whitney Meriwether, General Manager & Master Distiller, of Hilton Head Distillery located in South Carolina.
Exclusive Interview with Marianne Eaves, Master Distiller, Eaves LLC based in Lexington, Kentucky
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Marianne Eaves, Master Distiller at Eaves LLC based in Lexington, Kentucky, in the September 2022 issue.
Exclusive Interview with Mike Jakle, Owner/Distiller of Round Mountain Distilling
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Mike Jakle, owner/distiller of Round Mountain Distilling located in Round Mountain, TX, in the August 2022 issue.
Exclusive Interview with Colton Weinstein, CEO and Co-founder of Liba Spirits
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Mr. Colton Weinstein, CEO and Co-founder of Liba Spirits in the May 2022 issue
Exclusive Interview with Troy Roberts, Founder and Head Distiller of Siesta Key Rum at Drum Circle Distilling.
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Troy Roberts, Founder and Head Distiller of Siesta Key Rum at Drum Circle Distilling in the April 2022 issue.
Exclusive interview with Jean-Didier Gardere, Founder of La Distillerie 1716
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Mr. Jean-Didier Gardere, Founder of La Distillerie 1716, which is owned by UNICA SA and located in Haiti, in the March 2022 issue.
Exclusive Interview with Lynn Calvo, CEO for Hula Hut Spirits
Margaret Ayala, publisher of "Got Rum?", interviews Lynn Calvo, CEO for Hula Hut Spirits, in the February 2022 issue.
Upcoming Rum Events
The Business of Rum (September 22, 2025)
This course is designed for investors, operators and private label owners, to fully understand the legal and financial aspects of the industry. By the end of the class, attendees will know who is making money, who is losing money and why.
Sep 22, 2025
9:00 AM5:00 PM
The Rum University
The Classifications of Rum (September 23, 2025)
This course is designed for marketing, sales, brand ambassadors and mixologists looking to speak intelligently about the physical, chemical and style differences that separate all the rums produced around the world.
Sep 23, 2025
9:00 AM5:00 PM
Rum University
3-Day Rum Course (2025 September 24th - 26th)
This course is designed for production team leads, in charge of fermentation, distillation, aging & blending. The course includes hands-on fermentation and distillation practice.
Sep 24, 2025Sep 26, 2025
The Rum University
Introduction to Rum Blending (November 3, 2025)
This course is designed for distillers who want to bottle un-aged rum, either as white, spiced or dark.
Nov 3, 2025
9:00 AM5:00 PM
Rum University
Advanced Rum Blending (2025 November 4th - 5th)
This course is designed for distillers who want to bottle aged rums. It covers American Oak, French Oak and Specialty Finishing Casks.
Nov 4, 2025Nov 5, 2025
