Gruppo Campari Honors Joy Spence
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| Joy Spence |
May 19, 2016. Sesto San Giovani, Italy. In
today’s fast-paced world it might be hard to imagine spending five or even ten
years at one job. Gruppo Campari is
celebrating loyal employee and spirits industry legend who has been on the job
for three and a half decades. Appleton
Estate Jamaica Rum Master Blender Joy Spence was recognized yesterday at the Gruppo Campari Annual
Convention for having served the spirits industry for 35 years.
In commemorating
Joy's contribution to the industry, with a career spanning back
to the 1980s, Gruppo Campari’s Chief Executive Officer, Bob Kunze-Concewitz,
said: “Gruppo Campari is honored to have a legend of the spirits industry in
charge of crafting and ensuring the exceptional quality and taste of our
Appleton Estate brand. The entire Campari Joy Spence Family joins with rum enthusiasts
around the world in congratulating Joy on this significant milestone in her
career.”
Joy has the
distinction of being the first female Master Blender in the Spirits industry, and
she will also celebrate her 20th Anniversary as Master Blender in 2017. Among Joy’s many award-winning creations for
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum are Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum (the
oldest barrel-aged rum in the world), Appleton Estate Reserve Blend, Appleton
Estate Rare Blend 12 Year Old, and the Appleton Estate 250th
Anniversary Blend, which was her first creation as Master Blender. In addition,
Joy is currently preparing a limited edition blend of rums aged at least 25
years which will be released in concert with her 20th anniversary as
Master Blender.
Joy was awarded the Order of
Distinction in the Rank of Officer by the Government of Jamaica for her service
to industry. Joy also possesses a honorary Doctorate of Science degree from
the University of Loughborough and a honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from
the University of the West Indies.
