Main Stage 2019
Throughout the weekend, the Main Stage is the place to find free sessions – Q&As, mini-masterclasses, demonstrations and more. Details below.

Main stage 2019

Saturday

  1. 30 – 1.30 Famous for its wonderful cocktails and amazing atmosphere – Trailer Happiness’s front man Sly Agustin shakes us up a few cocktails to strat RumFest 2019 off with a bang!

2.00 – 3.00 Daiquiri Challenge Re’al Range

3.30 – 4.15 Jeff Beach Bum Berry 75Th Anniversary of the Mai Tai

4.30 – 5.15 Charity Auction – Raising money for the chosen charities this year

5.00 – 6.00 A touch of Carnival Staged by Parabola Dance & events

 


 Sunday

12.30 – 1.30 – tbc
2.00 – 3.00 TBC
3.30 – 4.15 Re’al Range Cocktail Competition
4.15 – 5.00 Cuban dance finale Staged by Parabola Dance & events


During Saturdays RumFest you have a selection of Seminars to choose from as well as in the more intimate Tasting Suite.

CLASSES FOR SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2019


Seminar Room 1– Ground Floor

Sat 19th Oct 2019
12:30PM – 1:15PM

Ian Burrell’s £1500 Rum Tasting.
Unless you’re using £50 notes to light your cigar, you probably haven’t sampled £1500 worth of rum on a Saturday afternoon. Here’s your chance. The Award winning Global Ambassador of Rum Ian Burrell will lead you through an informative and luxurious rum tasting. The final selections Ian makes will sell at retail for a combined value in excess of £1500. Spoil yourself. You deserve it!

Sat 19th Oct 2019
2pm – 2:45PM

Velier Masterclasses – Hosted by acclaimed Rum guru – Luca Gargano

One of the most influential people within the rum industry, Luca Gargano, The Godfather of Rum, is back at the RumFest to showcase amazing rums from his company Velier (Italy) and his partnership in France (Maison du Velier Rums). If you are a rum connoisseur then these private tastings are not to be missed as some of the rums may never be tasted again. Ticket entry only.

Sat 19th Oct 2019
3:15PM – 4.00PM

Velier Masterclasses – Hosted by acclaimed Rum Guru – Luca Gargano
One of the most influential people within the rum industry, Luca Gargano, The Godfather of Rum, is back at the RumFest to showcase amazing rums from his company Velier (Italy) and his partnership in France (Maison du Velier Rums). If you are a rum connoisseur then these private tastings are not to be missed as some of the rums may never be tasted again. Ticket entry only

Sat 19th Oct 2019
4.30PM – 5:15PM

Coca- Cola Signature Mixers – more information to be released nearer the time


Seminar Room 1 – Ground Floor

Sat 19th Oct 2019
1.45PM – 2.30PM

Masterclass with Alexandre Gabriel, founder Maison Ferrand

Rum Silent, Rum Deep – Diving into three centuries of Navy Rum & Dynamic Ageing.

Journey back 300 years through a rich history of rum. Alexandre Gabriel and Matt Pietrek will provide detailed information about the famed “London Dock Rums,” these great rums of centuries past that were aged a second time, not only in London, but elsewhere in Europe. You will discover what cellar masters call ‘dynamic ageing,’ a centuries-old technique – nowadays used by Plantation – that allows a unique interaction between rum and wood. Set sail with us and learn about a precious heritage that gave birth to exceptional rums. First presented in June 2019 at Bar Convent Brooklyn, additional data has been analysed, further shedding light on this fascinating ageing technique. Expect new rums to taste.

Sat 19th Oct 2019
3.00PM – 3.45PM

Welcome to Worthy Park: Jamaica’s Single Estate Producer”:  Zan Kong Join Zan as he brings his little piece of Jamaica to the Rum Fest, UK. Dating back to 1670, Worthy Park is the oldest currently operating Estate on the island and has seen many changes over the past 349 years of operation.

Come and learn more about Jamaican rum production and Worthy Park’s place in the landscape of Jamaican rum as we take a deep dive into the world of 100% pot-still Jamaica Rum.”

Sun 20th Oct 2019
1:00PM – 1:45PM

Ron Malecon – Rum Malecon’s Brand Owner, Marco Savio, will be delighted to take you to the world of the Panamanian rum.

While showcasing the Reserva Superior and Reserva Imperial on the Rum Fest stand, his focus of the Masterclass will be on the Vintage/Millesime (Seleccion Esplendida) and small batches (Rare Proof) ranges with a guided tasting tour towards the different ageing… and the similarities with the whisky world.

Sun 20th Oct 2019
2:15PM – 3:00PM

Velier Masterclasses – Hosted by acclaimed Rum guru – Luca Gargano]

One of the most influential people within the rum industry, Luca Gargano, The Godfather of Rum, is back at the RumFest to showcase amazing rums from his company Velier (Italy) and his partnership in France (Maison du Velier Rums). If you are a rum connoisseur then these private tastings are not to be missed as some of the rums may never be tasted again. Ticket entry only.


Hyde Park Suite – 1st Floor

Sun 20th Oct 2019
12.45PM – 1:30PM

Matt Pietrek Masterclass – More details to be released nearer the time.

Sun 20th Oct 2019
2.00PM – 2.45PM

Women of the Rum Industry – More details to be released nearer the time

Sun 20th Oct 2019
3.30PM – 4.15PM

Velier Masterclasses – Hosted by acclaimed Rum Guru – Luca Gargano

One of the most influential people within the rum industry, Luca Gargano, The Godfather of Rum, is back at the RumFest to showcase amazing rums from his company Velier (Italy) and his partnership in France (Maison du Velier Rums). If you are a rum connoisseur then these private tastings are not to be missed as some of the rums may never be tasted again. Ticket entry only.


Tasting suite

Sat 19th Oct 2019
12.45PM – 1.30PM

Rum & Chocolate Pairing

Rum enthusiast and owner of Exotic Tramp, Sian Petter joins us again at Rumfest to host a tasting of her exceptional rum chocolates and will be on stand 39 throughout the event. Creator of exceptional cocktail chocolates using the finest quality ingredients, Sian is passionate about every step of the chocolate-making process. From supporting the farmers growing the cacao through to the eco packaging, great care and love goes into every chocolate made.

Join her on an exploration into the world of chocolate and how it can be perfectly married with your favourite rum.

Sat 19th Oct 2019
2.00PM – 2.45PM

Cocktail Masterclass with Georgi Radev

A one to one masterclass with the Tiki king Georgi Radev. Learn how to make a tropical tiki cocktail using Georgi’s own book ‘Lets get Tropical’ step by step guide.

Learn about the true history of the tropical drink and learn to make a wonderful rum punch for those summer BBQ’s.

Each class will have a winner chosen by Georgi himself. Are you up for the challenge?

Sat 19th Oct 2019
3.15PM – 4.00PM

More details to be released nearer the time


Tasting suite

Sun 20th Oct 2019
12.45PM – 1.30PM

Rum & Chocolate Pairing

Rum enthusiast and owner of Exotic Tramp, Sian Petter joins us again at Rumfest to host a tasting of her exceptional rum chocolates and will be on stand 39 throughout the event. Creator of exceptional cocktail chocolates using the finest quality ingredients, Sian is passionate about every step of the chocolate-making process. From supporting the farmers growing the cacao through to the eco packaging, great care and love goes into every chocolate made.

Join her on an exploration into the world of chocolate and how it can be perfectly married with your favourite rum.

Sun 20th Oct 2019
2.00PM – 2.45PM

Cocktail Masterclass with Georgi Radev

A one to one masterclass with the Tiki king Georgi Radev. Learn how to make a tropical tiki cocktail using Georgi’s own book ‘Lets get Tropical’ step by step guide.

Learn about the true history of the tropical drink and learn to make a wonderful rum punch for those summer BBQ’s.

Each class will have a winner chosen by Georgi himself. Are you up for the challenge? 

Sun 20th Oct 2019
3.15PM – 4.00PM

More details to be released nearer the time


Don Q Tasting Suite

Sat 19th Oct 2019
1.00PM – 2.00PM
2:45PM – 3:45PM
4:30PM – 5:30PM

Debunking Solera and other misleading age claims – hosted by Don Q Global Brand Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris

To be a true Puerto Rican Rum, the liquid must be aged in barrels for a minimum of 1 year in Puerto Rico before being bottled, which is why Destilería Serrallés have aged all their rums at their distillery in Ponce, Puerto Rico, since the company was founded in 1865. Blending innovation, art and science has always been characteristic of the way the Serralles family have crafted their exceptional spirits, and this continues to this day, with the recent release of their second Double Barrel Aged Rum finish. Don Q invites you to join them to travel through the aging process of their rums, tasting different expressions at different stages of their aging journey.

Don Q Tasting Suite

Sun 20th Oct 2019
12:30PM – 1:30PM
2.00PM – 3.00 PM
3:30PM – 4:30PM

Debunking Solera and other misleading age claims – hosted by Don Q Global Brand Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris

To be a true Puerto Rican Rum, the liquid must be aged in barrels for a minimum of 1 year in Puerto Rico before being bottled, which is why Destilería Serrallés have aged all their rums at their distillery in Ponce, Puerto Rico, since the company was founded in 1865. Blending innovation, art and science has always been characteristic of the way the Serralles family have crafted their exceptional spirits, and this continues to this day, with the recent release of their second Double Barrel Aged Rum finish. Don Q invites you to join them to travel through the aging process of their rums, tasting different expressions at different stages of their aging journey.


Purchase Tickets Here

Saturday 19th October

£52.50/ ticket

*booking fee applies

  • Doors Open at 12:00PM
  • Box Office:
    02083512315

Sunday 20th of October

£42.50/ ticket

*booking fee applies

  • Doors Open at 12:00PM
  • Box Office:
    02083512315

Weekend 19th-20th October

£85.00/ ticket

*booking fee applies

  • Doors Open at 12:00PM
  • Box Office:
    02083512315

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?

More than 400 Rums

  • Masterclasses
  • Main stage area demos
  • Rum pairing seminars
  • Tasting Glass & show guide