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TheRumLab is eager to commemorate the 15th Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference with you in the greatest rum island of the Americas.
Join us at the Puerto Rico Convention Center on March 29th, 2025
This is one of the biggest rum festivals in the world, with over 2,000 attendees. The event is a feast of our Puerto Rico joyful energy, culinary and musical richness, an culture. This event is ideal for rum connoisseurs, casual consumers, and industry professionals eager to explore and learn about rum, with over 40 distinct award-winning premium rum brands. Indeed, there are around 200 distinct rum expressions available for sampling either NEAT or in a TWISTED DAIQUIRI.
The boutique-style event emphasizes the education and premiumization of the rum category.
Our team has vast knowledge in the rum category. The Rum Lab is the producer of the Spain Rum Fest, Puerto Rico Rum Festival “Taste of Rum”, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Chicago Rum Festival. All events are attracting hundreds of people from trade, rum aficionados, tourists & locals.
Please see the agenda and ticket options per day.
RUM CONGRESS (English & Spanish)
Venue: PRCC Meeting Room | TBA
Audience: RUM AFICIONADOS AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: F&B, DISTILLERY, BARTENDER, IMPORT, DISTRIBUTOR, MARKETING, ETC.
What to expect:
The RUM CONGRESS is a half-day fully dedicated to educational symposiums, starting around 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm. (Schedule could change.) Complimentary Cocktails from GUEST RUM BRAND during breaks.
Please see the agenda and ticket options per day.
GRAND TASTING EVENT
Venue: PRCC (1st floor)
What to expect:
The GRAND TASTING is literally what you are imagining. Ideal for both rum connoisseurs and casual consumers eager to taste (unlimited), explore, and learn about rum with dozens of distinct award-winning premium rum brands (100 expressions). Based on your interest in rum, we offer different ticket options. Grand Tasting ticket holders can stay at the event.
SESSION #1 - VIP RUM EXPERTS - Grand Tasting Session
VIP RUM EXPERTS Session | Grand Tasting 5:00pm – 11:00pm | Conference: 2:00 – 7:00pm**
Audience: RUM AFICIONADOS & EXPERTS (Industry professionals & General Consumers)
Details: Consists of a 6-hour program offering the attendees the opportunity to:
- 2.5-hour early admission with limited amount of people
- Exclusive Souvenir Glass Tasting Cup
- 1st group to taste all the amazing premium rums
- Access to Rum Lounge Area
- Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter
- 1st group tier to receive the Rum Conference R.S.V.P. invitation. (Due to limited space, we can’t guarantee seats availability as its 1st come, 1st served.)**
- Automatic participation to DaiquiriMANIA Hours (7:30 pm – 11:00 pm)
- Invitation to the VIP Secret Opening Party (must reserve, limited capacity).
- Onetime 20% discount promo code for NobleCane.com. Upon request.
- Note: Food is not included with the ticket.
SESSION #2 - VIP RUM ENTHUSIASTIC - Grand Tasting Session
VIP RUM ENTHUSIASTIC: Grand Tasting Session | 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Audience: SPIRITS & RUM ENTHUSIASTIC (Industry professionals & General Consumers)
Details: Consists of a 5-hour program offering the attendees the opportunity to:
- 1 Hour early admission
- Exclusive Souvenir Tasting Cup
- 2nd group to taste all the amazing premium rums
- Automatic participation to DaiquiriMANIA Hours (7:30 pm – 11:00 pm)
- 2nd group tier to receive the Rum Conference R.S.V.P. invitation. (Due to limited space, we can’t guarantee seats availability as its 1st come, 1st served.)**
- Onetime 15% discount promo code for NobleCane.com. Upon request.
- Note: Food is not included with the ticket.
SESSION #3: INTRO TO RUM / DaiquiriMANIA - Grand Tasting Session
INTRO TO RUM / DaiquiriMANIA: General Admission — Grand Tasting Session | 7:30pm – 11:00pm
Audience: General Consumers interested in learning more about rum
Details: Consists of a 3.5-hour program offering the attendees the opportunity to:
- Tasting Cup
- Taste premium rums
- Enjoy Daiquiri’s at participating rum stands
- Onetime 10% discount promo code for NobleCane.com. Upon request.
- Note: Food is not included with the ticket.
AGES: 21+ ONLY (NO CHILDREN)
NO PETS | NO REFUNDS | ALL SALES FINAL | Management reserves the right of admission.
Tickets: After completing your purchase on Eventbrite, you will receive an email confirmation with your attached PDF ticket(s). You MUST print and bring your PDF tickets AND VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION to be admitted to the event.
Ticket Transfer Policy: You may gain entry to the event even if your name is not on your ticket ONLY so long as the barcode is scannable. Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference &/or its associates is not responsible if ticket(s) cannot be scanned and the order is under a different name than the person presenting the ticket.
Dress Code: All attendees must have the proper attire to enter the event. Beach clothing like bikinis, bathing suits, etc is not allowed. Management has the full right to deny entry to guests whose dress code could be considered inappropriate. Management will advise guests on alternatives or recommendations to be allowed entry to the event.
Ticket Reminder: To ensure your satisfaction, Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference &/or its associates cannot guarantee tickets purchased from unauthorized third-party resellers (individuals or brokers).
Photo and Video Release: By purchasing a ticket to the event, you agree and acknowledge that the Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference &/or its associates plan to take photography and video at the 2025 Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference and reproduce them in news, educational, and/or promotional material, whether in print, electronic, or other media, including Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference &/or its associated websites.
Puerto Rico International Rum Festival & Conference &/or its associates recommends that you purchase tickets directly through tasteofrums.com, eventbrite.com, our authorized partners, and the venue box offices.
- Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Yes, a Legal ID. Must be 21 Years or over to attend.
- What are my transporttion options for getting to the event? Best option: Uber.
- For parking options: There is a public parking space near the venue. (Be responsible, don’t drink & drive.) | The near by hotel offer valet, but it’s very limited.
- Dress code requirements? It’s late spring, so please come relaxed yet ready to go to another venue afterward if you so choose.
- Which session should I attend? Either session will be great and fun for any type of beverage enthusiast! We can gladly help with further questions, contact us.