Boston Rum Week is back for its third year, bringing together fans, first-timers, and some of the best bars and brands to celebrate everything rum. Whether you’re into cocktails, neat pours, or stories behind the spirit, there will be something for you all week long.
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Boston Rum Week is back for another epic celebration of sugarcane spirits—bringing together passionate producers, cocktail creators, and rum lovers from all walks of life. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a cocktail aficionado, or just rum-curious, this is your chance to dive into the wide world of rum right here in Boston.
A Week of Rum Adventures
Bars, restaurants, and pop-up venues across the city will be serving up:
Signature rum cocktails
Curated tasting flights
Rare and limited-edition pours
Guest bartender takeovers
Guided tastings, dinners & meet-the-makers
Cocktail Competitions
Watch local bartenders go head-to-head as they craft original rum creations to win over a panel of judges—and the crowd. A high-energy night of flavor and flair.
The Grand Tasting & Seminars — Saturday, Sept 20
Our flagship event is back and bigger than ever, featuring:
A dedicated tasting room with 30+ rum brands and 150+ pours
A bottle shop for take-home treasures
Expert-led seminars exploring distillation, terroir, blending, and more
Live presentations and curated experiences throughout the day
📲 More Events Coming Soon
We’re still adding to the schedule! Check back often and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates, tickets, and announcements.
📅 Saturday 9/13
🕜 12-8PM
🌐 Roxbury Community College
Dive into the flavor of the Caribbean at Boston’s annual Caribbean Rum & Food Festival! Enjoy renowned rums, handcrafted cocktails, vibrant dishes, live music, and cultural crafts—all in one immersive celebration of Caribbean culture.
📅 Saturday 9/13
🕜 4-6PM
🌐 Ball Square Fine Wines
Kick off Boston Rum Week with a special tasting at Ball Square Fine Wines. Explore Baie des Trésors’ elegant Rhum Agricoles from Martinique and two rare Roaming Road single cask rums. A unique chance to discover terroir-driven expressions and aged gems.
📅 Sunday 9/14
🕜 12PM
🌐 Wusong Road
Join us at Wusong Road Tiki Bar for an all-you-can-eat Filipino-inspired brunch, sponsored by Tanduay Rum and featuring tiki legend Beachbum Berry—icon, author, and owner of Latitude 29 in New Orleans. A Boston Rum Week must!
📅 Monday 9/15
🕜 6.30PM
🌐 Suya Joint (Roxbury)
Join Suya Joint, BarNoirBoston & Boston Rum Week for a 3-course dinner with cocktail pairings to support Paul & the Suya team. Celebrate culture, community & resilience while raising funds ahead of Paul’s immigration hearing. Come ready to eat & uplift!
📅 Tuesday 9/16
🕜 6:00pm
🌐 Silver Girl
Join Silver Girl for a guided tasting of Foursquare 2011, Magisterium, and Convocation, plus cocktails featuring Probitas and RL Seale’s. Enjoy Barbados-inspired bites in the cozy setting of Silver Girl’s rum shop. A flavorful island evening!
📅 Tuesday 9/16
🕜 6:00pm
🌐 Brava (Weymouth)
Join Brava Weymouth, Bin Ends, and Privateer Rum for a four-course dinner paired with bold rum cocktails, including exclusive pours like Queen’s Share and Navy Yard. $96 ticket includes welcome drinks, full meal, cocktails, and gratuity.
📅 Tuesday 9/16
🕜 5PM-7PM
🌐 Seamark at Boston Encore Casino
Join Bryan Inman (The Rum Champion) and Kristian Vasilev for a tasting and discussion of 3 different Barbancourt expressions used in 3 different cocktails (Spiced Punch, Caribbean Negroni, Rumpresso).
SOLD OUT event (industry-only).
📅 Wednesday 9/17
🕜 6PM
🌐 Shore Leave
Join us at Shore Leave, a tropical oasis in Boston’s South End, for a five-course dinner paired with exceptional Spiribam rums. Hosted by Jen Akin, this flavorful evening blends bold dishes, rare pours, and great vibes—only during Boston Rum Week!
📅 Wednesday 9/17
🕜 7PM-9PM
🌐 Chickadee
Join Holmes Cay & Raising Glasses at Chickadee for an unforgettable guided rum tasting with small plates. Enjoy rare, high-proof expressions and a welcome cocktail, all in a cozy, award-winning setting. Sip, savor, and explore together!
📅 Wednesday 9/17
🕜 7PM-9PM
🌐 Burlington Wine & Spirits
Join Alex Perkins of Worthy Park for a deep dive into Jamaican rum history with an 8-expression guided tasting, including a 7yr Cognac Cask store pick. $25 ticket includes samples, snacks, a $20 voucher, discounts & a chance at a rum gift!
📅 Wednesday 9/17
🕜 7PM
🌐 La Fabrica Central
Join us Sept 17 for a Zacapa 23 Rum Dinner celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy craft cocktails, curated pairings by Chef Pedro Alarcón, and insights from Zacapa’s Brand Ambassador. A guided evening of rum, food, and culture. 7–9 PM.
📅 Thursday 9/18
🕜 5.30PM & 7.30PM
🌐 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Classics, reimagined. Explore iconic cocktails with a rum twist—think daiquiri Negronis, tropical rum Sazeracs, and more. A creative, flavor-packed session that shows how versatile cane spirits can be. Part of Boston Rum Week!
📅 Thursday 9/18
🕜 6PM-8PM
🌐 Orchid 7 Bar & Grille, Dedham
Join Bryan Inman and Rhum Barbancourt at Orchid 7 Bar & Grille Caribbean Restaurant in Dedham, MA. 3 craft Barbancourt cocktails will be offered using 110 Haitian Proof, 3 Star and 5 Star. There will be a live band, and this event is open to all!
📅 Thursday 9/18
🕜 TBC
🌐 Mahaniyom
Join us at Mahaniyom on Sept 18 for a Worthy Park Happy Hour. Taste an incredible lineup of rums from this legendary Jamaican distillery and estate, known for bold, characterful spirits. A perfect evening of cocktails, tasting, and discovery.
📅Friday 9/19
🕜 7PM
🌐 Bully Boy Distillery, Boston
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!
📅 Friday 9/19
🕜 6:00-7:30pm
🌐 Burlington Wines & Spirits
Join Mike Gilmore of Roaming Road Spirits at Burlington W&S for a tasting of the amazing and diverse single-cask rums that Roaming Road offers!
📅 Saturday 9/20
🕜 12.15PM-4.30PM
🌐 Lithuanian Club
Join us Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the South Boston Lithuanian Club for the flagship Grand Tasting. Sample 150+ rums from 30+ brands, attend five expert-led seminars, enjoy VIP hour, live presentations, cocktail bars & a bottle shop on‑site.
📅 Sunday 9/21
🕜 TBC
🌐 Dona Habana
Step into the Cuban vibe at Doña Habana for an evening of Cigars & Rum. Pair fine cigars with exceptional rums in a lively setting, celebrating flavor, culture, and craft. A unique experience for aficionados and newcomers alike.
