Roger P Barnes is a senior spirits strategist specialising in rum, brand development, and experiential engagement. With a career spanning finance, marketing, distribution, and education, he has advised globally recognised producers including Appleton Estate, Wray & Nephew, Worthy Park Estate, Hampden Estate, and Bacardi. As an IWSC judge and WSET Spirits graduate, Roger is known for his rigorous approach to quality and credibility. He is also the founder of Caribbean Rum Chronicles, an educational media initiative exploring the cultural and historical foundations of rum.