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.
We’ll be announcing the full schedule soon, but here’s what you can look forward to:
🌟 Cocktail Competition
Local bartenders go head-to-head, each crafting an original rum cocktail to impress a panel of judges and the crowd. A great night to sip, cheer, and discover your new favorite drink.
🍸 BRW Menus in Bars Across Boston
Participating venues will offer custom Boston Rum Week menus, featuring:
Signature rum cocktails
Tasting flights
Special pours and limited-edition bottles
🍽️ Pop-Up Events and Tastings
Throughout the week, expect rum-themed happenings including bar takeovers, guided tastings, pairing dinners, and meet-the-maker experiences across Boston and beyond.
📚 The Grand Tasting & Seminars — Saturday, Sept 20
This year, we’re expanding our most popular day into a larger, two-part format.
New in 2025: A dedicated Grand Tasting room featuring over 10 curated rum brands, each with their own table and full lineup to sample. Attendees can explore a wide variety of rums, meet producers and brand ambassadors, and discover what makes each expression unique.
Returning favorite: A series of expert-led seminars offering deeper dives into rum production, history, and tasting, held in a separate seated space for focused learning.
Whether you’re a collector, bartender, or just curious, this day offers the best of both worlds—education and exploration under one roof.
