One of the most important steps to prepare for fermentation is Yeast Development. The type and source of the yeast is important to making flavourful rum. In this stage the yeast grows and multiplies to a volume and maturity required for full scale fermentation. Worthy Park develops yeast for both Light Pot Still rum and Heavy Pot Still Rum. The yeast for Heavy Pot Still Rum is nurtured in our large wooden vats. These vats are made of slats of American White Oak strapped together without any lining or sealant. The wooden vats are crucial for maintaining consistency of the feedstock for fermentation.
Worthy Park has installed the latest technology and equipment to ensure consistency and efficiency. All vessels and piping are stainless steel and are cleaned and sanitized using our automatic C.I.P. (Cleaning in Place) system. Our fermentation and distillation systems are highly automated and controlled by a touch screen display. We have a primary water treatment system for fermentation and a secondary water treatment system for diluting distillate.
The lab is the nerve center of the entire process. As a result we have spared no expense to equip our lab. Yeast Development, Fermentation and Distillation will all be simulated in the Lab to ensure the highest quality and consistency. The lab is also equipped for product development and blending experiments. All rums produced can be analyzed by our Gas Chromatograph machine.
The storage tanks are more than adequate to ensure that complete shipping loads are available when scheduled. These stainless steel storage vats are all equipped with mechanical mixers for blending different profile rums. Worthy Park also ages rum in 200 litre American White Oak Barrels. Our facility has been built with expansion in mind and we are prepared to handle the growth in the demand for our rum.
