AS Bryden acquires controlling stake in Barbados premium rum trader

A.S. Bryden & Sons Holdings Limited, also known as Bryden Group, has acquired a 55 per cent controlling stake in Stansfeld Scott (Barbados) Limited, SSB, adding to its spirits portfolio.

A leading distributor and retailer of wines, spirits and consumer health products in Barbados, SSB is an 89-year-old company with deep roots in that country. The company remains connected to Stansfeld Scott International, and distributes brands such as El Dorado and Plantation rums.