The bottom line
A weeklong party in Miami Beach that celebrates all things rum, both from the Caribbean (the birthplace of rum) and around the world. The festivities culminate in a great two-day tasting, with fine rums and cocktails served by beautiful young ladies and handsome bartenders – what’s not to like?
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Pros
- Opportunity to taste excellent rums from around the world.
- Beautiful ladies mixing and serving the best rum libations
- Many rum-related gifts, from product samples to shirts, hats and more
- Chance to meet some of the planet’s top rum experts in an informal setting
Cons
- I could use a little more food to compensate for the alcohol consumption
- Indoor location can have you longing for the Florida sun outside
- Possible chances of poisoning or hangover during a two-day drinking festival
Description
- Location: Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Hotel, Miami, Florida.
- Cost: $ 50 per day (advance purchase) for the Grand Rum tasting; $ 250 VIP pass for weeklong events
- Contact: Email Robin Burr at [email protected] or call 305-443-7973.
Guide Review – Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
Rum is almost synonymous with the Caribbean, and if you’ve spent any time on the islands, it’s almost a guarantee that you will develop a fondness for this fascinating sugar cane liquor. Part of the fun of visiting each country in the Caribbean is the opportunity to sample local rums, which can vary significantly from island to island.
However, you don’t need to go as far as the Caribbean to experience many of the best rums in the region – instead, set your course to South Florida, where each spring the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival brings together many of the top producers. rum of the world during a week of tasting, trial and, of course, party. Rum makers like Bacardi, Abuelo and Appleton Estates host VIP parties during the week at local South Beach hot spots like the Delano Hotel, while expert judging panels spend three full days tasting rums competing for medals in the annual RumXP competition. .
Rounding out the week is the Two-Day Rum Tasting Expo, held Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Miami Beach’s Deauville Beach Resort, famous as the hotel where the Beatles hid and They performed on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Dozens of rum producers are on hand to share their wares, including some rare high-end rums, in what amounts to a day-long party filled with handsome bartenders and boisterous rum affections. In addition to the hearty cocktails, there are contests and giveaways, celebrity bartenders and mixology contests, educational seminars, and even an island-flavored market.
If you love rum, this is a party that you cannot miss. And if you think you know rum, it’s a great opportunity to taste rums you’ve probably never heard of (even Madigascar!) And learn about the great history and craftsmanship that goes into producing one of the best drams in the world. .
The 2013 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival will take place April 15-21 at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. VIP tickets for the entire week are $ 250 per person; the entrance to the Grand Tasting is $ 40 per day ($ 50 per show day). Tickets can be purchased online on the festival website.
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