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The 8th Annual Chicago Rum Fest is back on April 20, 2024, at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647). This year's event will feature rum expressions poured, speaker programing, entertainment, and more. 

Seminar highlights:  

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Importance of Puerto Rican Rum for the Spirits Industry (3:45pm)

  • 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:

  • 2.5 Hour early admission 

  • Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass

  • Taste premium rums 

  • Access to 2 VIP Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon) 

  • Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)

  • Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter

  • 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:

  • Network with the brand representative 

  • Taste premium rums

  • Attend Trade Focus Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)

  • Mingle with industry colleagues

  • Note: Only For members of the trade (bar, restaurant & retail sale of beer/spirits) and beverage media.

  • 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:

  • 1 Hour early admission 

  • Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass

  • Taste premium rums 

  • Access to 1 VIP Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon) 

  • Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)

  • 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: 

  • 3oz souvenir cup 

  • Taste premium rums

  • Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)

  • Price: Early Bird: $60.00 (Limited quantity)Regular Price: $75.00 (Limited amount if any available) Duo Pass: $130.00

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. 

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