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    Silvia Santiago

    Maestra Ronera, Don Q / Destilería Serrallés

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    Portrait of Silvia Santiago

    Portrait of Silvia Santiago

    i. Biography

    Silvia Santiago is the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Master Blender at Destilería Serrallés, the Puerto Rico-based maker of Don Q Rum. She began her career there in 1973 as a microbiologist in fermentation and later advanced through Laboratory Supervisor, Director of Quality Control, and Compliance Director before reaching her current leadership role. She is puerto Rico’s first female Master Blender.

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