Grand Tasting & Seminars 2025

📆 Saturday, September 20th, 2025

📍 South Boston Lithuanian Club — 368 W Broadway, South Boston, MA

A Full Day of Rum Discovery

Join us for the flagship event of Boston Rum Week—a day dedicated to exploration, education, and celebration of sugarcane spirits. Whether you’re a long-time collector, a casual cocktail lover, or just curious about the world of rum, this event is crafted to delight and inspire.

🥃 The Grand Tasting (Emerald Room)

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (VIP Hour: 1:00 – 2:00 PM)

Step into a vibrant tasting experience featuring:

  • 15 carefully curated rum brands, each with their own table and team ready to pour and share stories

  • A dedicated cocktail bar area with featured drinks from participating brands

  • Live stage presentations—insider stories, new product launches, and behind-the-scenes insights

  • On-site bottle shop by Burlington Wine & Spirits so you can acquire your favorites

  • Cocktail bar takeover moments throughout the day

VIP ticket holders get exclusive early access and surprise pours (TBC).

🎓 The Seminars (Baltic Room)

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
For those looking to go deeper, our seminar series offers five seated sessions hosted by leading rum experts, bartenders, and producers.

Expect:

  • Guided tastings with rare or special expressions

  • Storytelling & education that spans distillation, history, and culture

  • A small-group format with table seating, perfect for note-taking, sipping, and discussion

Limited spots available—seminar tickets sold separately or as part of full-day passes.

👥 Who You’ll Meet

This is New England’s most passionate rum gathering. Attendees include:

  • Collectors & connoisseurs hunting unique pours

  • Curious newcomers exploring the category

  • Enthusiasts from the Boston Rum Social Club and beyond

  • Industry professionals, bartenders, and beverage directors

We expect over 100 attendees, with promotion running all summer long across email, social media, and our partner network.

🎟️ Ticket Info

Tickets launching summer 2025—stay tuned and sign up to our mailing list for first access.

We’ll offer:

  • Grand Tasting-only tickets

  • Grand Tasting & Seminar tickets

  • All-access passes with VIP benefits

  • BRW Exclusive Merchandising

 

💼 For Brands & Partners

Participation in the Grand Tasting & Seminars is reserved for Platinum Sponsors, offering unmatched access to a high-value, educated audience. Benefits include:

  • Tasting Table + Stage Presentation

  • Seminar participation

  • Branding across the venue and event promotions

  • Inclusion in full-summer campaign and on-site bottle sales

Interested in joining? Contact us →