Events — Boston Rum Week 2026

Boston Rum Week opens with the Amateur Mai Tai Competition — home bartenders and enthusiasts go head to head to build the best version of the classic, judged by industry experts. Cocktail samples for the crowd, with Wusong Road's full menu available all evening.

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.

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

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.

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.

Join Raising Glasses for a guided rum tasting on the stunning Apex Noire Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Savor a welcome cocktail and a curated selection of rare, limited-edition single cask rums from around the world. Under the Boston skyline, explore their unique origins, aging, and distinctive flavors with expert guidance. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Limited private cask bottles will be available for pre-order, and specialty rum cocktails will be featured on the 6th floor lounge afterward. An elevated evening of exceptional rums and breathtaking views. Spots are limited!

A full night of Barbancourt at Wusong Road, featuring national brand ambassador Bryan Inman pouring and talking through Haiti's flagship rhum. Five hours of cocktails, neat pours and conversation.

Gustazo and Mount Gay team up for a fun night in Cambridge, pairing Barbados' oldest rum house with Cuban cooking and a run of tasty cocktails.

Shannon Mustipher and Barbancourt team up behind the bar at Shore Leave for a night of Haitian rhum cocktails, mixed in one of Boston's favourite tiki rooms.

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.

Shannon Mustipher and the Lava Dodgers take over the bar at Wusong Road for the evening. Special cocktails from the guest team, plus the full Wusong Road menu.

Barbancourt cocktails land at Le Madeline, the Vietnamese kitchen in Quincy, for an evening of Haitian rhum served alongside the full menu.

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.

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 40+ brands, attend five 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!