Comment - Diageo to unlock Captain Morgan's treasure trove

By Chris Mercer | 6 September 2010

Diageo remains confident of switching rum production to the US Virgin Islands in 2012 and the latest estimates are that the move will transform Captain Morgan's fortunes.

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Diageo remains confident of switching rum production to the US Virgin Islands in 2012 and the latest estimates are that the move will transform Captain Morgan's fortunes.

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