The 7th Annual Chicago Rum Fest is back, bringing together rum drinkers and trade professionals together on April 22, 2023, at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647).
This year, attendees can try two Illinois-based vendors, Star Union Spirits and Chicago Cane Collective.
Seminar highlights include:
La Maison & Velier Presents: Dunderstruck, The Hampden Estate 8 Marks Collection (VIP Seminar) - Kate Perry will guide guests through a tasting of the marks of Hampden Estate ranging from OWH to DOK. This is the first ever preview of the new ‘8 Marks Collection’ which will arrive in the US Market for early summer. The seminar will offer a guided tasting of each mark (unaged at 60% abv) with chemical and organoleptic analysis grounded in historical production methods.
Why rum is capturing the attention of whiskey enthusiasts with Liz Rhoades (VIP Seminar) - Rum is making inroads with the bourbon crowd. Which rums are drawing the attention of whisky lovers and why? And how might a rum-geek help bring their whiskey-drinking friends into the rum fold?
100% Estate Grown Rum with Zan Kong, Miriam Pacheco, Otto Flores - Many rum distilleries source their raw materials from other countries or other suppliers in their country. It’s rarer to see 100% estate-grown rum brands/companies. During these seminars, you will learn about and taste 100% Estate esquite rum.
The event is divided into three sessions from 2:00pm - 7:00pm:
The Trade Industry Session - Spirit Professional Session Pass allows you to attend the event for 1.5 Hours (2:00pm - 3:30pm). Networking, premium rum tastings, access to Trade Seminars, and more. Note: Only For members of the trade (bar, restaurant & retail sale of beer/spirits) and beverage media. *IMPORTANT to note your affiliation to the trade in the work info portion of ticket registration form, credentials may be requested.Tickets: $45.00
VIP Enthusiastic Session consist of a 4 hour program (3:00pm-7:00pm) offering attendees: 1 hour early admission, exclusive tasting cup, premium rums, access to 1 VIP seminar, consumer seminars, subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter, and access to The Rum Cocktail Hours. Early Bird: $70 / Regular $85 / Duo Pass: $160
VIP "Grand" Experts Session consist of a 5 hour program (2:00pm-7:00pm) offering attendees: 2 hour early admission, exclusive tasting cup, premium rums, access to 2 VIP seminars, consumer seminars, subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter, and access to The Rum Cocktail Hours. Early Bird: $75 / Regular $95 / Duo Pass: $180
Rum Aficionados General Admission consists of a 3 hour program (4:00pm-7:00pm) offering attendees: tasting cup, premium rums, access to consumer seminars, Early Bird: $60 / Regular $75 / Duo Pass: $130
The 7th Annual Chicago Rum Fest is back, bringing together rum drinkers and trade professionals together on April 22, 2023, at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647).
This year, attendees can try two Illinois-based vendors, Star Union Spirits and Chicago Cane Collective.Seminar highlights include:
La Maison & Velier Presents: Dunderstruck, The Hampden Estate 8 Marks Collection (VIP Seminar) - Kate Perry will guide guests through a tasting of the marks of Hampden Estate ranging from OWH to DOK. This is the first ever preview of the new ‘8 Marks Collection’ which will arrive in the US Market for early summer. The seminar will offer a guided tasting of each mark (unaged at 60% abv) with chemical and organoleptic analysis grounded in historical production methods.
Why rum is capturing the attention of whiskey enthusiasts with Liz Rhoades (VIP Seminar) - Rum is making inroads with the bourbon crowd. Which rums are drawing the attention of whisky lovers and why? And how might a rum-geek help bring their whiskey-drinking friends into the rum fold?
100% Estate Grown Rum with Zan Kong, Miriam Pacheco, Otto Flores - Many rum distilleries source their raw materials from other countries or other suppliers in their country. It’s rarer to see 100% estate-grown rum brands/companies. During these seminars, you will learn about and taste 100% Estate esquite rum.
The event is divided into three sessions from 2:00pm - 7:00pm:
Participating Brands include:
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