Signature Event
Grand Tasting
What to Expect
Boston Rum Week’s Grand Tasting & Seminars is a full-day immersive experience dedicated to the diversity of rum. From curated tasting tables and cocktails to live presentations and in-depth seminars, the event brings together producers, experts, and enthusiasts in a format designed to explore, learn, and connect. Whether you come to discover new favorites, deepen your knowledge, or meet the people behind the bottles, the day is built to offer both breadth and depth across the category.
New for 2026
Building on last year’s success, the experience expands with two full floors for better flow and comfort, an enhanced VIP Lounge and Unicorn Bar, a larger seminar room, and an improved check-in process. These updates are designed to elevate the overall experience while staying true to what made the event special.
Tasting Experience
Access a curated selection of 150+ rums, with producers and experts sharing stories behind each pour.
Seminars
In-depth sessions led by industry experts, exploring production, culture, and the diversity of rum.
Virtual Bottle Shop
Take home your favorites with a curated on-site selection of bottles available for purchase.
VIP Lounge & Unicorn Bar
Exclusive space featuring rare and hard-to-find pours, designed for a more intimate tasting experience.
Seamless Experience
Improved layout across two floors and a smoother check-in for a more comfortable and enjoyable day.
Pouring at the Grand Tasting
Exceptional spirits from around the world
Showing 2025 brands — 2026 pouring brands coming soon.
Seminar Schedule
Expert-led sessions throughout the day
Seminar schedule coming soon.
Speakers
Industry experts, distillers, and educators
Showing 2025 speakers — 2026 speaker announcements coming soon.
Adrienne Stoner
Rum Community Liaison @ Maison Ferrand
Brett Steigerwaldt
Head Distiller at Windon Distilling Company, LYON RUM, Rosalie Bay
Duncan Reiss
Vineyard Roads Spirit Specialist
Eric Kaye
Holmes Cay Rum Co-founder
Frederic Yarm
Boston bartender, book author, blogger for CocktailVirgin
Garnett Phillips
The Rum Girl® – Bar Owner & Rum Expert
Graham Hamblett
Master Distiller at Three of Strong
Jen Akin
National Brand Advocacy Coordinator for Spiribam USA
John Hsu
Co-founder Raising Glasses
Katie Stryjewski (Garnish Girl)
Cocktail blogger, photographer, erstwhile scientist & Author
Maggie Campbell
American Cane CEO
Miriam P. Pacheco
Uruapan Charanda - General Manager
Nic Stevens
Independent Beverage Journalist DrinkingFolk.com
Robyn Smith
Founder and Distiller of rum et al.