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The seventh annual New York Rum Festival & Conference is coming to 100 Sutton Studios in Brooklyn, New York. This will be happening on Saturday, June 8, 2024. There will be two sessions:
- Grand Tasting Session from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Intro to Rum Experience from 5 pm to 7 pm
Before the Revolutionary War, rum was the most consumed spirit in the U.S., but after that it was overtaken by other spirits. In recent years, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in rum.
7 Classifications of Rum
Light Rum
Light Rum is clear and crisp and works well in classic cocktails, such as Daiquiris.
Gold Rum
Gold Rum is caramel colored and is often mixed with soft drinks, such as Coca Cola.
Dark Rum
Dark Rum, also called Black Rum, is a blend of rum and molasses or caramel and is used in tropical drinks or tropical punch.
Overproof Rum
Overproof Rum is stronger with a high alcohol by volume.
Spiced & Flavored Rum
Spiced & flavored rum is young rum that has been flavored with fruit.
Aged Rum
The longer rum is aged the more expensive it will be. It is used in high quality cocktails.
Rhum Agricole
Rhum Agricole is made from fresh pressed cane juice. It is expensive and is often enjoyed straight up.
Festival Info
The Grand Tasting Session is a 3 hour program. You’ll receive a 3 oz. souvenir cup which you can use to taste premium rums. There will be more than 160 rums from around the globe to be tasted. Brand seminars will also be held during this session.
The Intro to Rum Experience features Rum Symposiums and seminars plus the premium rum tasting.
All attendees must be 21+ and must have a valid photo ID.
TheRumLab.com is presenting this festival. It is behind the production of many acclaimed events, including the Puerto Rico Rum Fest, “Taste of Rum,” the California Rum Festival, the Chicago Rum Festival and the Miami Rum Conference.
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