Rum Conference
12:00 | Registration
Brief: Registration for Rum Conference.
12:30 – 1:15 | New and Untouched: Try new expressions made in Puerto Rico.
Brief: Commencing the 2025 Taste of Rum Rum Festival and Conference, join Frank Stipes (Ron Superior) and Jose Roberto Alvarez (San Juan Artisan Distillers) as they unfold on new and untouched rum expressions they are about to launch.
1:30 – 2:15 | Rums from around the world
Brief: Join Leonardo Comercio (PM Spirits NYC) and Javier Berberena (WSET Instructor & Spirits Importer) as they showcase the wonders of sugarcane spirits from the world.
2:30 – 3:15 | Puerto Rico’s Forgotten Rum City—Arecibo
Brief: The City and Municipality of Arecibo at one point was one of the most important rum and sugar producers in Puerto Rico. Join Juan Montes (Rums of Puerto Rico Ambassador) and Fede J. Hernández (Author and Rum Aficionado) as they glance over Arecibo’s history.
3:30 – 4:15 | Women leading environmental responsibility initiatives
Brief: Sustainability is a key element to maintain the spirits industry and Mother Nature coexisting from today until the future. This seminar will be spearheaded by Larissa Arjona (President of Women Leading Rum) and a special guest.
4:30 – 5:15 | How a 10, 15, 20 yr (single cask) rums taste directly from a barrel
Brief: How many times have you been able to drink rum from a single cask that hasn’t been altered or blended? Plus, learn the chemical aspect of its taste profile. This might be your lucky day as Troy Arquiza (Bacardí Global Master Blender), Christian Frontanés (Casa Bacardí Home Brand Ambassador) and Travis Miller take you through a real rum journey.
5:30 – 6:15 | Ron Superior Master Class
Brief: Discover the secrets behind Ron Superior in an exclusive Master Class led by Frank Stipes. Immerse yourself in the history, production process, and unique characteristics of this Puerto Rican rum while tasting expressions that highlight its quality and tradition.
6:30 – 7:15 | San Juan Artisan Distillers Master Class
Brief: In an exclusive Master Class hosted by Francisco Fonseca, International Brand Ambassador from San Juan Artisan Distillers and Master Mixologist, learn about the exciting new rum launch of Ron Capicú Añejo & Platino and Ron Pepón Agrícola 6 Years Aged in the Estate.
