2nd Annual MidWest Rum Festival Comes To Chicago

CHICAGO , ILLINOIS, USA, March 21, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chicago, IL - Chicago is set to host the largest rum festival in the Midwest from Friday, April 29 - Saturday, April 30, 2016. Hundreds of rum aficionados will have access to a variety of events, ranging from educational to tastings at The Bottom Lounge (1375 W Lake St.). Below are Festival highlights.

The Festival is divided in to three sessions:
The Spirit Industry Session (Noon - 2pm): consist of a two hour program offering industry professional the opportunity to network with brand representatives, attend training seminars, taste a wide variety of rums and mingle with industry colleagues.
The Rum Aficionado “General Admission” Session (3-6pm): consist of a three hour program offering the attendees the opportunity to taste new rums, attend brand seminars and mixology demos.
Kupula Hula Tiki After Party (9pm): Industry and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to attend the Kupula Hula Tiki After Party, where they can mix and mingle for three hours. Attendees will enjoy surf sounds by local bands ( A Bunch of Coconuts and the surf rock band Cocktail Preachers), while viewing artwork from craft artisans and sipping on tiki punches from participating rum brands.

Notable Festival speakers include (Visit www.midwestrumfest.com for a complete line-up):
Global brand ambassador “Ian Burrell”
World renown Master Distiller Richard Seale’s
John Meisler, Destilleria Serralles
Pacific Northwest Rum Guru - Nicholas Feris
Diplomatico Master Class

Rum geeks and spirit aficionados are invited to mix and mingle at Chicago's oldest Tiki Bar, Hala Kahiki, on Friday, April 29 at the official pre-party. Binny's Liquor (Lincoln Park) will also host a number of seminars starting Monday April 25th. Visit www.midwestrumfest.com for a complete line-up.

Some of the participating brands at MidWest Rum Fest:
Bacardi Rum (Puerto Rico)
DonQ Rum (Puerto Rico)
Caliche Rum (Puerto Rico)
Ron Cartavio (Peru)
Ron Duran (Panama)
Rum Tanduay (Philipines)
Koloa Rum (Hawaii)
Pussers Rum (West Indies)
Ron Zacapa (Guatemala)
Foursquare Rum (Barbados)
Mount Gay Rum (Barbados)
The Real McCoy Rum (Barbados)
Rom Diplomatico (Venezuela)
Plantation Rum (France)
Rhum Clement (Martinique)
Rhum J.M (Martinique)
Rhum Damoiseau (Guadeloupe)
Stroh Rum (Austria)
Gosling Rum (Bermuda)
Blue Chair Bay Rum (Tennessee)
Tailwinds Rum (Illinois micro distillery)
Mezan Rum (Sources rum from variety of countries)

For more information visit http://www.midwestrumfest.com/. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-rum-fest-2016-chicago-il-tickets-19177546558.

Federico Hernandez
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