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Join hosts Georgi Radev and Sly Augustin – along with some very special guests – as they pour a few samples and tackle some of the great rum questions live on stage.
All sessions are £5 with all proceeds going to The Association of Jamaicans UK Trust (AOJUK) and their Hurricane Melissa Appeal.
FRIDAY 10 JULY
A Tale Of Three Countries and Rum and Cigars // 6:15pm-6:45pm
What grows together, goes together, and the balmy tropics are the natural home of both sugar cane and tobacco. Georgi Radev is joined by Daniyel Jones from Angostura, Luis Figueroa, Maestro Romero for Pampero, Tommy Cole from Ron Santiago de Cuba and Jimmy McGhee for a tour of the Caribbean as we take in Trinidad, Cuba and Venezuela with rum, cigars and plenty of laughs.
The Importance of Rum in the History in the UK // 7:15pm-7:45pm
Rum has a long history and one that is intertwined with the bigger stories of these islands. That includes moments in some of the darkest moments of empire where this spirit both shaped and was shaped by the course of events.
But the modern living spirit has emerged as something vital that not only bears the imprint of that long history but also looks ahead to the future. Sly Augustin is joined by Mitch Wilson from Black Tot and Matt Pietrek from Rum Wonk for a history lesson with a difference.
Round The World In Rum // 8:15pm-8:45pm
Rum has gone global. Wherever you can get molasses and a still, someone is having a go at making rum. In this session with Dawn Davies MW we’ll be starting in the Caribbean heartlands before taking a globe-trotting tour.
SATURDAY 11 JULY
Agricole: Why The UK Needs to Get to Love the Category // 12:45pm-1:15pm
Among the most delicious of any spirits Agricole-style rums offer an unmistakable brightness and herbaceous character. Typically, these are associated with the French-speaking world, but they are ripe for discovery. Georgi Radev is joined by Audrey Bruisson from Rhum Clement, Pete Holland from Foursquare and Daniele Biondi from Velier to talk all things sugar cane juice.
Rum 101 // 1:45pm-2:15pm
If you’re new to rum or spirits tastings more broadly, this main stage session will be a fantastic introduction to what a rum is. Dawn Davies MW will be covering the whats, the hows and the whys.
Best in Show with Dawn, Sly & Georgi // 3:30pm-4:00pm
In this final session, our three co-hosts will come together to share their favourites from this year’s tasting. Join them as they decide who goes home with the Best in Show rosette.
You must have a valid ticket to the show to attend these events!