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hese days, environmental responsibility is no longer a
choice. For many distilleries, it's a necessity. Implementing
sustainability practices requires careful thought and design
around the environmental pitfalls present throughout the life
cycle of distillation: farming and harvesting, the source of energy
and consumption, water and waste management, bottling and
labeling and more.
It takes patience, passion and commitment. at is how Copal Tree Distillery is
doing it, right in the jungle of Belize, on lands with a rich history dating back to
the Classic Mayan Period when Mayans still used the Rio Grande River to trans-
port goods.
"Environmental principles should be a core value for all tiers in the industry,
and we believe it is." Nick Anderson, CEO of Copalli Spirits, mentioned. "at
said, Copalli is uniquely positioned to go much further than most rum producers
because these principles guided our business model from its inception. Since every-
Story & Photography
by Vivian Cromwell
COPALLI RUM
Copalli Tree
