This week’s special guest, Richard Seale, needs little introduction in rum circles. He’s a fifth-generation rum purveyor, the master distiller and owner of Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, a champion of transparency in rum production and marketing, and a self-proclaimed Guardian of Rum.

His rums have a rabid following, inspiring rum fans to snatch limited bottlings up the day they hit the shelves. He’s also one of the most accessible distillers in the world, regularly answering questions from consumers and fans directly in The Ministry of Rum and Global Rum Club on Facebook regarding production methods, biochemistry, and special releases.

FAIR WARNING: we get a little geeky right off the bat in this episode. Bear with us and we guarantee you’ll enjoy the ride.