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The UK Rumfest: Taste the Difference
Earlier this month, our dear friend Ian Burrell hosted the fourth edition of his UK Rumfest. Within a few years, the London-based festival has become one of the most appreciated spirit events in the world.
Over two days, rum aficionados from all over the planet gathered in Olympia National Hall in West Kensington. As usual, products from each of the five continents were presented. More than just a regular tasting event, the UK Rumfest is a real celebration of what makes rum such a special beverage by putting a special emphasis on the lifestyle that goes hand in hand with the drink.
That’s the real key to the festival’s success. Not only you’ve got the opportunity to taste and experiment a great variety of flavors that the world of rum offers, but you can also enjoy all of the elements that makes it unique: rum-associated music & food, etc.
Caribbean and Latin bands were there to give the perfect soundtrack to the event, while chefs from all of the different countries that were represented put all of their energy into making the perfect traditional meals to compliment the cocktails.
The highlight of the event was, of course, the very first edition of the Golden Rum Barrel Awards. Once again, the UK Rumfest prove us that it has truly earned its rank amongst the greatest spirit events in the world.
Photo credits (below and above), by The Wandering Scotman
Over two days, rum aficionados from all over the planet gathered in Olympia National Hall in West Kensington. As usual, products from each of the five continents were presented. More than just a regular tasting event, the UK Rumfest is a real celebration of what makes rum such a special beverage by putting a special emphasis on the lifestyle that goes hand in hand with the drink.
That’s the real key to the festival’s success. Not only you’ve got the opportunity to taste and experiment a great variety of flavors that the world of rum offers, but you can also enjoy all of the elements that makes it unique: rum-associated music & food, etc.
Caribbean and Latin bands were there to give the perfect soundtrack to the event, while chefs from all of the different countries that were represented put all of their energy into making the perfect traditional meals to compliment the cocktails.
The highlight of the event was, of course, the very first edition of the Golden Rum Barrel Awards. Once again, the UK Rumfest prove us that it has truly earned its rank amongst the greatest spirit events in the world.
Photo credits (below and above), by The Wandering Scotman
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