Angostura,
a Trinidad rum and bitters producer has “reviewed all internal processes” and
found all is “in order” following allegations about the “integrity” of its rum
age statements. Acting CEO Genevieve
Jodhan confirmed that all bulk rums exported by Angostura conform to the
importing country’s rules of origin, citing compliance
with internationally accepted manufacturing process standards. In a statement released by Angostura, the
business confirms it is “audited three times per year by an external accredited
business standards company”.
Genevivieve Jodhan stated that all
is accurate regarding the brand’s international rum portfolio. Angostura Reserva, Angostura 5 YO, Angostura 7
YO, Angostura 1919, Angostura 1824 and Angostura 1787 all carry the Authentic
Caribbean Rum (ARC) marque. The marque
is accredited by the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA)
and guarantees products bearing it are made from fermented molasses, distilled,
aged and bottled according to Caribbean Common Market and the age statement is
that of the youngest rum in the bottle.
Claims of Angostura “buying bulk rum” and
repackaging it for sale, “in breach of the European Union’s rules of origin” are
simply not true. Internal records and
documents indicate that we have not breached any country’s rules of origin.”
