{"id":2091,"date":"2015-10-07T22:00:13","date_gmt":"2015-10-07T21:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rum.charlosa.com\/blog\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2015-10-07T22:14:08","modified_gmt":"2015-10-07T21:14:08","slug":"the-uk-rumfest-2015-rum-experience-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rum.charlosa.com\/blog\/rum\/the-uk-rumfest-2015-rum-experience-week","title":{"rendered":"The UK RumFest 2015 – Rum Experience Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Rum<\/a>First Ever Rum Experience Week is Less than One Week Away<\/strong>
\nRum lovers invited to explore new ways with rum in a week-long series of tastings,
\nmasterclasses, parties, music & fine dining<\/p>\n

#rumweek<\/p>\n

Monday 12th – Sunday 18th October 2015
\nLondon
\nrumexperienceweek.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The first ever Rum Experience Week<\/a> lands in London from 12th – 18th October 2015. Headed up by Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell, the seven day series aims to raise awareness of the spirit like never before and welcomes both rum newcomers and the discerning drinker to embrace the vibrant culture of rum and explore new ways to enjoy a tipple.<\/p>\n

The rum-fuelled action kicks off on the Monday with Lamb’s Navy Rum<\/a>, where those lucky enough to get a ticket can sample the first limited edition batch of Lamb\u2019s Single Cask in one of Alfred Lamb\u2019s old stores under the Thames at Voltaire followed by the official launch party for Rum Experience Week. Joined by the biggest experts from the world of Rum, Bourne & Hollingsworth are delighted to invite guests to The Rum Masters Tasting & Dinner on Tuesday evening, sampling four unique and bespoke rums, specially created by master distillers for the first ever Rum Experience Week. The evening\u2019s engaging hosts consist of some of the world’s most renowned ambassadors including David Morrison from Appleton Rum<\/a>, Richard Seale from Foursquare<\/a>, Luca Gargano from Velier Rums and Luis Figueroa from Pampero Rum.<\/p>\n

\"Appleton<\/a><\/p>\n

Rum tasting will be taken to new heights on the Tuesday as Appleton Estate Rum<\/a> is offering over 400 lucky rum enthusiasts the chance to yet again take part in the ultimate \u2018alternative night in\u2019, as they present #AppletonLive the \u2018Taste of Jamaica\u2019 Appleton Estate Rum\u2019s Twitter Tasting. Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell and Appleton Estate\u2019s senior blender, David Morrison will host the live Twitter tasting, in which rum fans can follow online, from their very own homes, to unlock the true tastes and smells of Jamaican rum, with each tweet. Thursday welcomes rum lovers to jump aboard the Tiki Boat for Tiki On The Thames. Expect an afternoon of Tiki vibes, Tiki tunes, complementary Tiki cocktails and all things Tiki before voyagers disembark for a special after party at the famous Mahiki Club<\/a> in Mayfair.<\/p>\n

Friday sees the return of the Rum Experience University to offer rum lovers with even more of an education in rum and a recognised diploma, while industry figures gather for the annual rum trade event Boutique RumFest<\/a> to sample and meet new and emerging rum brands to the UK market. Rounding off the week is the ninth annual RumFest<\/a>. The huge two day rum celebration is on course for its best year yet featuring tastings of over 400 rums, cocktail making competitions, seminars, workshops, a Christie’s rum auction, incredible food and the party atmosphere of Carnival Hour.<\/p>\n

\"Cocktails<\/a>Gerry’s Wine & Spirits<\/a> will be the official Rum Shop for the Rum Experience Week featuring a RumFest Takeover from Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th October where customers will be able to sample a selection of the exclusive rums that will be hitting RumFest and Boutique RumFest later that week, as well as speak to representatives from the various brands. With daily themes visitors will also be honoured with 10% off all rum purchases during Rum Experience Week to anyone who produces a valid RumFest ticket.<\/p>\n

The Rum Experience Week will also celebrate the classic cocktails by giving it a Rum twist; each day bars will celebrate a different Cocktail of the Day. Monday is all about the Mojito<\/a>, Tuesday the sweet Daiquiri<\/a>, Wednesday plays with Mai Tai<\/a>, Thursday is the exotic Pina Colada<\/a> and finally Friday is Planter’s Punch day. Rum fans visiting the Rum Week bars, which include: Artesian<\/a>, Mahiki<\/a>, Trailer Happiness<\/a>, Merchant House<\/a>, Rum & Sugar<\/a>, Portside Parlour<\/a> and London Cocktail Club<\/a> will also be in with a chance of winning bottles of rum by posting a photo of themselves drinking the cocktail of the day across socials tagging #rumweek<\/strong>. Merchant House are also offering 50% of ALL rums across the week as hosting their weekly rum masterclass for only \u00a320 rather than \u00a365!<\/p>\n

Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador and Rum Experience Week Founder comments, “We are less than a week away till the first ever Rum Experience Week hits London and the excitement is building. We’ve paired up with some of the most pioneering and exciting partners and will be seeing events pop up all over the capital for the very special week of tastings, seminars, dinners, master classes, live twitter tasting and parties. Rum is an incredibly versatile spirit and there will be no better way to celebrate this than at the first ever Rum Experience Week. See you there!”<\/p>\n

RumFest<\/a> Founder and Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell is the leading name in rum. Dedicating his life to promoting rum and rum culture around the world, over the years Burrell has been recognised with a number of industry awards as well as regularly appearing as a rum expert at events and on television shows like Sunday Brunch, the Alan Titchmarsh Show and more.<\/p>\n

\"Rum<\/a><\/p>\n

Rum Experience Week Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 13th October<\/strong><\/em>
\nCaribbean Hands on Cookery Class
\nTickets available September | Website www.divertimenti.co.uk\/cookery-school<\/a> | Divertimenti Cookery School, South Kensington \/ Knightsbridge, 227-229 Brompton Road,\u00a0 London, SW3 2EP<\/p>\n

RumFest Takeover @ Gerry’s Wine & Spirits<\/em>
\n1PM – 6PM | 74 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UW<\/p>\n

Cigar & Rum Pairing<\/em>
\nSautters Knightsbridge: 106 Mount St, London, Mayfair W1K 2TW<\/p>\n

Alfred Lamb’s Secret Store<\/em>
\nVIP sampling session & Rum Experience Week Launch Party | Voltaire | From 7PM RSVPs iga@wearefullfat.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rum Appreciation Masterclass with Peter Holland and Matugga Rum<\/em>
\nLounge at Library Private Members Club.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 14th October<\/em><\/strong>
\nCigar & Rum Pairing<\/em>
\n1A St James\u2019s: London SW1A 1EF<\/p>\n

The Rum Masters Tasting & Dinner<\/em>
\nBourne & Hollingsworth | Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JF | For tickets click here<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday 14th October<\/em><\/strong>
\nRumFest Takeover @ Gerry’s Wine & Spirits<\/em>
\n1PM – 6PM | 74 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UW<\/p>\n

Cigar & Rum Pairing<\/em>
\nLa Casa Del Habano: 76 High St, Teddington TW11 8JD<\/p>\n

Rum & Sugar Rum – Rum Cocktail Masterclass<\/em>
\nSuitable for beginners | 6.30PM – 8PM | Rum & Sugar, Docklands<\/p>\n

Thursday 15th October<\/em><\/strong>
\nCigar & Rum Pairings<\/em>
\nJames J Fox: 19 St James’s St, London SW1A 1ES<\/p>\n

Tiki on the Thames<\/em>
\nFestival Pier departure 1.45PM – 6PM (stop off at 4PM) | \u00a322 via Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n

Rum & Sugar Live Music Gig<\/em>
\n8PM – 11.30PM<\/p>\n

Friday 16th October<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe Rum Experience University<\/em>
\nILEC Conference Centre | Tickets announced soon<\/p>\n

Boutique RumFest<\/em>
\nILEC Conference Centre | Trade only | Registration essential here<\/a><\/p>\n

Rum & Rococo Chocolate Pairing<\/em>
\nTwo sittings: 5pm & 7:30pm | 3 Moxon Street, W1U 4EW | Tickets \u00a325 & booked by contacting Sam 07469 853 957 \/ events@rococochocolates.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rum & Sugar Live Music Gig<\/em>
\n8PM – 11.30PM<\/p>\n

Saturday 17th October<\/em><\/strong>
\nRumFest 2015: the world’s premier rum festival<\/em>
\nTickets \u00a349.95 \/ \u00a375 (VIP) | rumfest.co.uk\/purchase-tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday 19th October<\/em><\/strong>
\nRumFest 2015: the world’s premier rum festival<\/em>
\nTickets \u00a349.95 \/ \u00a375 (VIP) | rumfest.co.uk\/purchase-tickets<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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