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th century freedom-fighter, abolitionist, and author whose autobiography shaped history and whose spirit is honored with every bottle made. To celebrate Black history, Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador and Co-Founder of Equiano Rum is partnering with four Black bartenders. The initiative is to showcase
Tom Bullock’s “The Ideal Bartender” book, Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography, and cocktails using Equiano Rum. The bartenders were invited to attend a virtual masterclass with Burell to learn about the spirit, how to use it, and why it’s unique.
Equiano then challenged each bartender to select a recipe from “The Ideal Bartender,” pick an inspirational figure in black history and create an Equiano version of their Tom Bullock cocktail, telling the story of why they picked that person. The cocktail needed to be mindful of Equiano and its tasting notes, the significance of Tom Bullock, as well as the inspirational figure they’re spotlighting.
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Equiano Rum (43% ABV) summary
Equiano is named after Olaudah Equiano, a former slave, freedom fighter and one of the 18th century’s most important writers. It’s a smooth and thick rum, with butterscotch and toffee paired against dry oak and milky chocolate.
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What is the history of Equiano Rum?
Equiano takes its name from Olaudah Equiano. Born in 1745 in what is now Nigeria, Equiano was kidnapped as a child and enslaved. He was sold again and again before eventually being bought by a merchant, Robert King. Equiano worked on King’s shipping routes in the Caribbean and was allowed to earn money by trading on the side, eventually saving up enough to buy his freedom from Ki
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