Those were Trudiann Branker’s words in April 2019, when she took over from AllenSmith. The first female Master Blender at Mount Gay and in Barbados, Branker is a graduate of the Siebel Institute and of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. In addition to her strong academic background, she has over 11 years of experience working in the spirits industry - an industry where women in leading positions are still scarce.
Trudiann Branker joined MountGay in 2014 as Quality Manager and has followed the same path as her predecessor within the distillery. She has mastered the expertise and secrets of MountGay rums and will continue to carry on the legacy of the previous Master Blenders, while bringing her own vision for new explorations.
A NATURAL CURIOSITY
Her ability to appreciate the subtle balance between scientific precision and instinct, which is fundamental to produce exceptional rum, is certainly one of her greatest strengths. Her utmost professionalism, combined with her natural curiosity, guarantee a prosperous future for Mount Gay. Our "MadameRum" is eager to create, explore new ideas, and establish a productive dialogue in line with the house’s ambitions. For the world’s oldest running rum distillery, it is a source of great pride to see the first female MasterBlender take on this prestigious role.
