8th Annual Chicago Rum Festival Returns with a Focus on Education
April 20, 2024 at Logan Square Auditorium
The 8th Annual Chicago Rum Fest is back and better than ever, bringing together rum lovers and trade professionals from all over the country on April 20, 2024, at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647). This year’s event promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring premium rum expressions poured, speaker programing, entertainment, and more.
The USA is considered one of the most important countries in the entire rum industry. Before the American Revolution, rum was the most consumed spirit, and now experiencing a renaissance. The Rum Lab team produces the Puerto Rico Rum Festival “Taste of Rum”, Miami Rum Congress, California, New York, LA Rum Fest, San Francisco Rum Fest, and the Chicago Rum Festival. Each event attracts hundreds of people from trade, rum aficionados, tourists & locals.
The state of Illinois is one of the largest rum consumer markets in the USA. This year, attendees can sample two Illinois-based vendors, Star Union Spirits and Chicago Cane Collective.
Participating Brands include:
Shakara (Thailand)
Dos Maderas Rum
Lemon Hart & Son
Camikara (India)
Saint Benevolence
Canerock Jamaican Spiced Rum
Renegade Cane Rum
Admiral Rodney Saint Lucia Rum
Santa Teresa Rum
Bacardi
Marigot Bay
Single Cask Nation
Black Tot Rum
The Impex Collection
Chicago Cane Cooperative
Saint James
MonyMusk
Long Pond
Maggie’s Farm Rum (Pennsylvania)
Star Union Spirits
Hampden Estate
Bounty Rum
Worthy Park
Tiburon Rum (Belize)
Ron Centenario
Rum-Bar
Clement Rhum
Rhum J.M
Chairman’s Reserve Rum
Seminar highlights:
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Transcontinental Aging (2:45pm) – Climate, weather, barrel types, and extensive travel are challenges for rums from all over the world to create distinctive profiles, from the Caribbean or other countries to France or Spain.
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Le Décollage – Cane Rules Everything Around Me C.R.E.A.M (4:45pm) – Welcome to the Jungle of newly discovered centuries old styles of cane spirits, from trailblazing Rhum Agricole, to Aguardiente de Cana.
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The Importance of Puerto Rican Rum for the Spirits Industry (3:45pm)
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Haitian Rhums & Culture (5:45pm)
The event is divided into sessions from 2:00pm – 7:00pm.
SESSION #1 – VIP Rum Experts Session consists of a 5.5-hour program (1:30 – 7:00 pm) offering the attendees the opportunity to:
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2.5 Hour early admission
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Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass
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Taste premium rums
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Access to 2 VIP Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
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Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
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Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter
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Price: Early Bird: $75.00 (Limited quantity) | Regular Price: $95.00 | Duo Pass: $180.00
SESSION #2 – The Trade “Industry” Session consists of a 1.5-hour program (2 – 3:30 pm) offering industry professionals the opportunity to:
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Network with the brand representative
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Taste premium rums
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Attend Trade Focus Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
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Mingle with industry colleagues
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Note: Only For members of the trade (bar, restaurant & retail sale of beer/spirits) and beverage media.
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Price: Regular Price: $45.00 (Limited amount)| Note: Only For members of the trade (bar, restaurant & retail sale of beer/spirits) and beverage media.
SESSION #3 – VIP Enthusiastic Session consists of a 4-hour program (3 – 7:00 pm) offering the attendees the opportunity to:
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1 Hour early admission
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Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass
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Taste premium rums
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Access to 1 VIP Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
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Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
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Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter
Price: Early Bird: $70.00 (Limited quantity) | Regular Price: $85.00 | Duo Pass: $160.00
SESSION #4: Rum Aficionados General Admission Tasting Session consists of a 3-hour program (4 – 7:00 pm) offering the attendees the opportunity to:
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3oz souvenir cup
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Taste premium rums
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Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
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Price: Early Bird: $60.00 (Limited quantity)Regular Price: $75.00 (Limited amount if any available)Duo Pass: $130.00
For more information visit https://chicagorumfest.com. Eventbrite Link Here.
