When
Saturday 15th October - Sunday 16th October 2011
Where
London Olympia 2
RumFest London is a brilliant rum festival celebrating the delights and diversity of rum. Back again for a fifth year, the festival give you the chance to try out a whole range of different rums and see just why the pirate's favourite tipple is back in the popularity stakes.
2011 event
Kicking off the excitement of RumFest, the Rum Experience takes place over Olympia for one weekend in October, where keen rum drinkers can try a range of rums as rum experts, mixologists and blenders teach you the finer ways of the spirit.
Not just for pirates
Once the drink of swarthy seagoers and Captain Jack-a-likes, rum is now one of the most popular spirits currently available in bars, and RumFest London is set to show you why. Over the two day festival visitors will be able to try a range of different rums from all over the world. From Mauritius to Venezuela, the rums on offer illustrate the wonderful and diverse flavours of different varieties, as well as the chance to taste some of the rarest rums on the planet.
Delicious rum cocktails
And it's not just about drinking it straight either. Rum is the key component in many cocktails, and the RumFest London event has plenty of master blenders, distillers and world famous mixologists on hand to take you through the many fascinating facts about rum before letting you get to grips with a Daiquiri or Mojito or two.
Competitions and more
For the more serious rum drinker, seminars take place throughout the weekend and there are event cocktail master classes which will show you how to go about creating some delicious rum tipples of your own. You can also step out on the dance floor during a salsa session or have a go at winning a holiday to the Caribbean itself.
Caribbean flavours
Making sure you don't spend the whole weekend completely sozzled, the Barcardi Dominoes and Daiquiri zone has set up residencey at RumFest London to ensure that you can grab a bite to eat and relax over a game of dominoes or two. Other events allow you to sample the amazing delights of a rum and chocolate combination as you learn from the best in the business about pairing premium rums with the finest chocolate.
RumFest London takes place at Olympia Two from 12pm - 6pm, Saturday 15th October - Sunday 16th October 2011. Tickets for the event cost £22.00 in advance or £25.00 on the door.
If you would like to book tickets for the RumFest London event or get more information, click on the link below.
RumFest London Official Site
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