Rum Renaissance Festival 2018

The world’s largest gathering of rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts
A truly global gathering of international rum judges, producers, distillers, master blenders, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers, bartenders, rum collectors, rum bloggers and members of the spirits press.
Rum Renaissance Festival
June 9-10, 2018

Rum Enthusiasts
Rum is fun. And rum people are fun people. Let’s discover the very best rums in the world with a spectacular two-day grand tasting event.

Grand Tastings
From across the USA, the Caribbean, Central and South American to the far reaches of the globe, sample the best rums of every category.

VIP Tasting Bar
The VIP Tasting Bar offers a selection of rare, vintage and limited edition rums for those that truly appreciate the finest spirits in the category.

American Rums
In the new American Rum Portfolio, discover an array of fine craft rums made at distilleries across the United States, selected by the editors of Robs Rum Guide.

Rum Seminars
Learn more about rum from leading experts, guest lecturers and international judges with master classes and hands-on interactive demonstrations.

RumXP Awards
International Rum Expert Panel tasting competition at Rum Renaissance Festival
A select group of International Rum Judges are sequestered for three days of blind tasting sessions. The results are tabulated and announced at the Rum Renaissance Festival.

Tiki Events
Enjoy special events at the iconic Mai Kai Restaurant and Molokai Bar for a magical evenings of tiki cocktails and great food along with the magnificent Polynesian dance show.

The Hukilau
Celebrate tiki culture and exotic rum cocktails in collaboration with the annual Hukilau gathering during the weekend of June 7-10 — a plethora of parties and special events.