Q&A Rum and Ruby

Master Blender Joy Spence celebrates four decades with Appleton Estate.

Lawrence Grabowski

Joy Spence is one of those rare people who has worked not only in the same industry, but also at the same company, for 40 years. She joined Appleton Estate as chief chemist in 1982 and has been the master blender since 1997. During her career, chronicled at the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience, she’s seen numerous rum industry modernizations, from increased mechanization to more rigorous quality control. She’s also seen higher visibility of women in the industry. In 2018, she received the Jamaica Prime Minister Medal for Science and Technology. We spoke with Joy about her career and her ruby anniversary. Try to learn as much as you can. Be passionate about your craft and remain humble.—Joy Spence How did you get interested in rum, and what made you decide to pursue…

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Wine Enthusiast (Digital) - 1 Issue, August/September 2022

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