{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69b6c56c4266c9b1c7293116/69cfc248f57702d2d975df33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Flavoured Rum & Brand Building: The Story Behind Island Slice","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69b6c56c4266c9b1c7293116/1781589829809-33baed4a-082f-49cd-89de-aca14e2b5d98.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>The Drinks Entrepreneur Podcast</em>, I sit down with <strong>Sylvester Herman</strong>, founder of <strong>Island Slice Rum</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>From creating a Caribbean-inspired rum brand in Scotland to navigating the challenges of launching in a crowded drinks market, Sylvester shares the story behind Island Slice and the lessons he's learned along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>🍍 The rise of flavoured rum</p><p>🥃 Building the Island Slice brand</p><p>🌴 Bringing Caribbean heritage to the UK market</p><p>📈 Growing a drinks business from scratch</p><p>⚖️ Balancing quality, authenticity, and accessibility</p><p><br></p><p>A fascinating conversation with a founder whose journey is as unique as the brand he's building.</p><p>🎧 Available now.</p>","author_name":"Alex Macintyre"}