We are eager to commemorate the 9th Chicago Rum Festival with you in the greatest rum city of the Americas. Join us at the iconic Logan Square Auditorium on April 26th, 2025. This event is ideal for rum connoisseurs, casual consumers, and industry professionals eager to explore and learn about rum, with over 40+ distinct award-winning premium rum brands. Indeed, there are around 200 distinct rum expressions available for sampling either NEAT or in a TWISTED DAIQUIRI.

RUM FEST GRAND TASTING

THE GRAND TASTING IS LITERALLY WHAT YOU ARE IMAGINING. Ideal for both rum connoisseurs and casual consumers eager to taste (unlimited), explore, and learn about rum, with over 85 distinct award-winning premium rum brands (200 expressions). Based on your interest in rum, we offer different ticket options. Grand Tasting ticket holders can stay at the event during DaiquiriMANIA.

Schedule:

1:30 - 7:00 pm - VIP Rum Experts Session

Registration and Session for VIP Rum Experts

2:00 - 2:45 pm - Rum Around the World by LM&V

Join Kate Perry of LM&V for an epic tasting journey through non-Caribbean rums. Together, we will travel from the South Pacific to the Indian Ocean, stopping over in Southeast Asia with some surprises along the way. Geography class has never been this fun!

2:00 - 3:30 pm - Industry Trade Session

Registration and Session for Industry Trade Professionals

3:00 - 3:45 pm - Rum Through the Ages

Rum Through the Ages" is a seminar where a panel will provide a brief overview of the history of a specific period of the category of rum.

3:00 - 7:00 pm - VIP Rum Enthusiastic Session

Registration and Session for VIP Rum Enthusiastics

4:00 - 4:45 pm - Barbados Rum Canvas: A Palette of Flavors

Uncover the true essence of Barbados rum: a harmonious marriage of column and pot still. The island’s diverse distilling methods – from a myriad of vintage pot still styles and modern column stills – create a rich palette of rums. Learn how these unique expressions, much like a painter selects and blends colors, to craft rum masterpieces. This seminar will delve into the artistry of rum blending while giving the audience a chance to craft their own.

4:00 - 7:00 pm - Intro to Rum - General Admission Session

Registration and Session for Intro to Rum – General Admission

4:00 - 4:45 pm - Worthy Park Estate Master Class

5:00 - 7:00 pm - DaiquiriMANIA - General Admission Session

Registration and Session for DaiquiriMANIA – General Admission

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