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| The Rum is Pouring out of Cruzan Again |
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| Aging Warehouse With Barrels in Good Shape |
The
Cruzan Rum distillery has resumed rum production following a temporary shutdown
due to the impact of Hurricane Maria, the company announced Monday. While the distillery suspended operations for
approximately three weeks due to storm damage, Cruzan completed critical
repairs and does not expect any supply disruptions in the marketplace. Some of the company’s aging warehouses
sustained damage, Cruzan’s maturing rum barrels were not impacted. Previous investments to establish the
distillery’s own power generation facility enabled the timely resumption of rum
production.
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| Cruzan Distillery on St. Croix |
“Cruzan’s
roots are wide and deep in the United States Virgin Islands and Cruzan family
have been engaged from the start in support of our employees and neighbors in
the territory during this incredibly challenging time,” said David Hunter. “Our first priority was to establish the
safety and well being of our employees, and to help them get back on their feet.
We airlifted in 35 restoration workers with necessary equipment and supplies to
help get the distillery back up and running safely. In partnership with our friends at Diageo, we
teamed up to ship to St. Croix a container of relief supplies, including 90
generators and drinking water. Thanks to the courage, character and
commitment of our Cruzan team, led by Master Distiller Gary Nelthropp, our
people are looking ahead and helping contribute to the long-term recovery of
the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
