116: Inside PM Spirits, Providers of Geeky Rums (and More) w/ Nicolas Palazzi

The podcast explores the rum industry from the perspective of Nicolas Palazzi, founder of PM Spirits, an importer and distributor of "geeky spirits." Palazzi discusses the challenges of selling lesser-known spirits, particularly Mexican rum, in a market dominated by inexpensive, mass-produced brands. He emphasizes the importance of emotional connection to products and producers, recounting how his engineering background informs his analytical approach but doesn't dictate his passion. Palazzi also shares insights into PM Spirits' collaborative bottlings, highlighting their unique Hampden-Habitation-Velier blend and the magic of Hampden distillery. He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to be patient and consistent, acknowledging the long game required to build awareness for niche spirits.