Events — Boston Rum Week 2026

Boston's professional bartenders face off at Wusong Road to build the best Mai Tai in the city, judged by industry experts. Cocktail samples for the crowd, with Wusong Road's full menu available all evening. Reservations recommended. Presented with Tanduay.

As modern tiki and tropical drinks progress, we are beginning to see more and more bitter liqueurs such as amaro entering the picture. While there is a movement to bring contemporary mixology trends and techniques into the genre, the literature puts the bitter beginnings over 50 years ago, with evidence even before the Jungle Bird. These herbal liqueurs bolster the flavors of tropical ingredients, complement rums — especially grassy and funky ones — provide structure and depth of flavor past a rum-juice mix, and offer up intrigue that is perfect for the category. Frederic Yarm delves into the definition and development of amari, explores the history and reasons for using bitter liqueurs in tiki drinks, and looks at six liqueurs and analyzes their use in modern tropical recipes. Two cocktails are included — one on arrival and a second partway through: Tomb of the Caribs (rhum agricole blanc, Cynar, honey syrup, lime juice) and Kingston Soundsystem (overproof white Jamaican rum, Suze, soursop, lime juice). Booking is through CCAE.

DC's Green Zone comes to Darling for the night, featuring the Raising Glasses portfolio and many others. Cocktails and neat pours until late.

Guest bartender Captain David flies in from Arizona to take over the bar at Wusong Road for the night, pouring Diplomático. Special cocktails built for the occasion, alongside the full Wusong Road menu.

A guided walk through the El Dorado range at Burlington Wine & Spirits, covering the core Demerara releases alongside the Single Still cask strength bottlings. A rare chance to taste the two lines side by side and understand how Guyana's historic stills shape each one.

Raising Glasses & the endlessly entertaining Mitch Wilson from E&A Scheer/Main Rum Co. team up for an unforgettable night of stunning rums and silly fun! Mitch has raided some priceless samples from Main Rum Co. in Liverpool (the world's greatest collection of rum casks) and added them to a selection of rums from Raising Glasses portfolio for an epic blind tasting flight. Bring your own trivia team (or fly solo) and pit your refined palate and knowledge of useless rum facts vs. other rum fans from across the country for this Boston Rum Week event. Whether you're a rum veteran or just a casual rum drinker, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable night, one that may end with you bringing home a grand prize worthy of a Rum & Trivia Champion!

A full night of Barbancourt at Wusong Road — the Lava Dodgers takeover — with national brand ambassador Bryan Inman joined behind the bar by Shannon Mustipher and Brandon J Grilic. Five hours of cocktails, neat pours and conversation over Haiti's flagship rhum.

Hojoko hands its happy hour over to Worthy Park for the evening, with three specialty cocktails built on the Jamaican distillery's rums served alongside the tavern's regular menu. On the list at $16 each: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, with Worthy Park Silver, Yoshi matcha liqueur, Giffard orgeat, lime and simple syrup; Tokyo Dancehall, a spirit-forward pour of Worthy Park Madeira Cask with Giffard cinnamon and chocolate bitters; and Frozen Flirt, a frozen blend of Worthy Park Silver, strawberry, lime and simple syrup. No ticket needed — walk in any time between 5 and 8 PM. 21+.

Seven Mount Gay rums, six Cuban courses and a 750ml bottle of Mount Gay Silver to take home — all for $25. Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar hosts a seated dinner led by Baker Blanding, Northeast Market Manager for Rémy Cointreau, pouring a guided flight of seven: Silver, Eclipse, Navy Strength, Black Barrel, XO, 15 Year and 25 Year. Mount Gay is the oldest continuously operating commercial rum producer in the world, with a documented history on Barbados dating back to 1703, and Baker brings the stories to match the pours. On the plate: ceviche, roasted cauliflower with manchego, pork tacos, guava-glazed ribs, chicken fricassee and chocolate flan. Taxes, fees and gratuities are included, along with a complimentary item from Mount Gay. Fifty seats. 21+ with ID at the door; free parking behind the building.

As part of Boston Rum Week 2026, Silver Girl is partnering with Raising Glasses to welcome Mike Gilmore of Roaming Road Single Cask Spirits for a guided tasting journey. Sample 6 single cask rums from around the world, each paired with a small bite inspired by the cuisine of its country of origin. Explore how place, climate, tradition, and regional flavor shape what’s in the glass — and on the plate. Tickets are only $70 and are very limited. Don't miss the opportunity to taste these impeccably curated single cask rums and hear from Mike Gilmore, the owner and palate behind Roaming Road Spirits.

Rum et al. leads a guided seminar and tasting at Burlington Wine & Spirits, walking the room through a curated flight and the stories behind the bottles.

Bryan Inman — “The Rum Champion” — takes over the bar at Le Madeline, the Vietnamese kitchen in Quincy, pouring three specialty Barbancourt cocktails built for the night. Chef-owner Peter Nguyen is preparing Vietnamese-inspired bites to go alongside them, available with the purchase of a featured cocktail. Open to the public with no ticket needed. Bar seating is cleared for the evening — standing room only.

Admission is by ticket to Bully Boy BRW Friday Night Party, which follows this session at the same venue. The ticket link below is that event's, and one ticket covers both. Join us as we discuss a new initiative exploring the historic and industrial underpinnings of the American spirit, New England Rum. We will also begin to delve into a New England Rum Category. From the first steam-powered still of 1791 through the boom-and-bust cycles of the 19th century, New England Rum has been a constant feature of regional, national, and global commerce and consumption. We will introduce the ongoing research into the importance of this truly American industry. Speakers: Andrew Cabot, CEO, Privateer Rum · Seth Kamil, PhD, Spirit Historians · Stephen Guerriero, Charles River Museum · Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador.

Wusong Road releases its own single cask pick from Planteray. Taste the barrel the team chose, poured neat and in cocktails through the night.

Bully Boy Distillery hosts a can’t-miss BRW event with tastings, distillery tours, cocktails, games, food, music, and a chat with owner/distiller Dave Willis. Don’t miss the limited-release Boston Rum Week x Bully Boy bottle—available only here!

Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the South Boston Lithuanian Club for the flagship Grand Tasting. Sample 200+ rums from 50+ brands, attend four expert-led seminars, enjoy VIP hour, live presentations, cocktail bars & a bottle shop on‑site.

Watch skilled Boston bartenders craft exceptional Daiquiris, first evaluated by industry experts and then judged by the crowd. Witness the art of mixology and enjoy the competition!