Maison Ferrand changes brand to Planteray rum after acknowledging ‘hurtful connotation’ of old name

A popular Caribbean rum has been rebranded after concerns were raised that its name was associated with slavery.

Maison Ferrand, which markets itself as one of the world’s premier boutique producers of fine spirits, has changed the name of its Plantation rum to Planteray rum.

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