Alexandre Gabriel
Owner & Master Blender of Maison Ferrand
Alexandre Gabriel, owner & Master Blender of Maison Ferrand in Cognac & West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados thinks of his spirits as the perfect embodiment of history, emotions, and experience.
Since 1989, Alexandre has dedicated his time to the mission of marrying terroir, passion, and time for great spirits. Through his vision, his small Cognac House, with Ferrand Cognac, Citadelle Gin, and Plantation Rum, has turned into one of the greatest specialists of artisanal spirits today.
Alexandre Gabriel, owner & Master Blender of Maison Ferrand & West Indies Rum Distillery (Barbados), creator of Citadelle Gin and Plantation Rum has turned into one of the greatest specialists of artisanal spirits. If you don’t find him interacting with barrels, you will find him studying very old archives about spirits.
My Sessions
Unlocking Barbados’ Rum Evolution: featuring the first drops of the momentous Rockley Still Revival, blending new styles with old traditions.
MBCC - Art Deco RoomLearn how changes in sugar cane agriculture, distillation, and fermentation are shaping the Barbadian rum renaissance. Witness the marriage of modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of spirits. This is your passport to understanding, appreciating, and savoring the transformative journey of classic production instruments made to rise […]
The Alchemy of Aging
MBCC - Art Deco RoomDeny Duplessis
Ian Hoyles
Alexandre Gabriel
Matt Pietrek
Aging rum is much more than putting rum into a cask and waiting. As the rum in a cask slowly evaporates into the ether, master blenders use art and science to shape what remains. In this session, three famed master rum blenders go beyond the basics and share the specific decisions and techniques they use […]