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2026
MIAMI
RUM CONGRESS
& GRAND TASTING
FEB 7th - 8th, 2026
Miami Beach Convention Center
"Our main goal is to elevate the category of rum through premiumization and #rumeducation."
Federico j. Hernández
Founder - TheRumLab.com
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ABOUT
We are eager to commemorate the 6th Miami Rum Congress with you in the greatest rum city of the Americas. Join us at the Miami Beach Convention Center on January 31st and February 1st. 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.
Rum Congress (Seminars): Jan 31st
Rum Festival – Grand Tasting: Feb 1st
Congreso del Ron (Spanish Congress): Feb 1st
DaiquiriMANIA (Twisted Daiquiris & Retro Music): Feb 1st
Industry Sunday Soiree (Bartender Pool Party): Feb 2nd
MIAMI RUM CONGRESS IN THE #'s
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1st Day
RUM CONGRESS (ENG)
THE RUM CONGRESS IS A DAY FULLY DEDICATED FOR EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS. ALL SEMINARS WILL BE IN ENGLISH.
DATE & TIME
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM
Where
ART DECO | ROOM 229 | SECOND FLOOR
AUDIENCE
PROFESSIONALS IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: F&B, DISTILLERY, BARTENDER, IMPORT, DISTRIBUTION, MARKETING, ETC
2nd Day
CONGRESO DEL RON (ESP)
EL CONGRESO DEL RON SE ENFOCA EN CHARLAS EDUCATIVAS RELACIONADAS A LA INDUSTRIA DEL RON. LAS CHARLAS SON EN ESPAÑOL.
DÍA & HORA
SÁBADO, 1er DE FEBRERO, 2025 | 10:25 AM - 1:55 PM
DÓNDE
ART DECO | ROOM 229 | SEGUNDO PISO
AUDIENCIA
PROFESIONALES EN LOS SIGUIENTES CAMPOS: ALIMENTOS Y BEBIDAS, DESTILERÍA, BARTENDER, IMPORTACIÓN, DISTRIBUCIÓN, MARKETING, ETC.
2nd Day
RUM FEST GRAND TASTING
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 over 85 distinct award-winning premium rum brands (200 expressions). Based on your interest in rum, we offer different ticket options. Grand Tasting ticket holders can stay at the event during DaiquiriMANIA.
DATE & TIME
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 | 2PM - 7PM
WHERE
ART DECO | ROOM 228 - 229 | SECOND FLOOR
AUDIENCE
FROM RUM AFICIONADOS TO NEW CONSUMERS (LOOKING TO TASTE SOME GOOD RUM)
2nd Day
COCKTAIL SESSION
DaiquiriMANIA is a new program TheRumLab will be launching in 2025 during the Intro to Rum Session, which will take place during the GRAND TASTING SESSION (5 p.m. and 7pm.). DaiquiriMANIA will be a vibrant celebration of the classic daiquiri cocktail, reimagined with a modern twist and set to the nostalgic beats of retro music. This concept should bring together rum enthusiasts, cocktail lovers, and music aficionados for a night of delicious drinks and unforgettable tunes.
3rd Day
SUNDAY SOIREE
Sunday is to relax. Join us as we chillax at the pool with Industry Friends. In 2024, we hosted the Cantinero Games which was a mix of Flair & Bar Games.
More info to be shared soon.
More info to be shared soon.
DATE & TIME
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2025 | 1PM - 5PM
WHERE (NEW VENUE)
Gramps Getaway (3301 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149)
AUDIENCE
BARTENDERS AND ANYONE TAKE LIKES RUM, GOOD MUSIC AND A POOL!
RUM CONGRESS - SEMINAR CURATOR
MATT PIETREK
Matt Pietrek is an American spirits and drinks writer, publisher, and rum historian. His 2022 book, Modern Caribbean Rum won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits. Pietrek writes regularly for his Rum Wonk and Cocktail Wonk web sites.
RUM CONGRESS - HOST
Jay Cocorullo is the President of the Florida Rum Society. Being a native Floridian, bringing the best rums and rum education to the Sunshine state.
Guest Speakers
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Participating Brands
Emerging Brands
Spirits Row
Key Partners
seminar schedule
Time
Events
- 09:00am - 11:00am
- Room 229
Registration & Opening
Cocktail by SPIRIBAM (9am - 11am)
- 10:00am - 10:45am
- Room 229
Rhum Liqueurs: From Tradition to Modernity
- 11:00am - 11:45am
- Room 229
Rum Revealed
Presented by Park Street University
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Room 229
Rum's Next Chapter
Presented by Park Street University
- 01:00pm - 01:45pm
- Room 229
Independent Bottlers – Behind the Scenes
- 01:45pm - 02:45pm
- Room 229 & Foyer
LUNCH & COCKTAILS
Cocktail by Maison Ferrand (1:45pm +)
- 03:00pm - 03:45pm
- Room 229
Give Rum a Shot - Tales from the Brand Ambassador Trenches
- 04:00pm - 04:45pm
- Room 229
Rum and Social Media / IM
- 05:00pm - 05:45pm
- Room 2229
Reexamining Golden Era Rums of the Mai Tai, Mai Kai, and Beyond
- 05:45pm - 06:30pm
- Room 229
Sunset Break & Cocktails
Cocktail by Maison Ferrand
- 06:30pm
- Room 229
The Ultimate Awards
Cocktail by Maison Ferrand
Horario
Evento
- 10:25 am
- Room 229
Registro del Congreso de Ron
- 10:55 am
- Room 229
Eminencias del Ron
- 11:55 am
- Room 229
Dulce Escape: Ron y Delicias del Caribe
- 12:55 pm
- Room 229
Notas de Elegancia
Time
Events
- 01:30pm - 7:00pm
- Room 229
VIP Rum Experts - Grand Tasting Session
- 01:55pm (approx.)
- Room 229
Home Bartender Competition
Presented by SPIRIBAM, Worthy Park Est. & Florida Rum Society
- 02:00pm - 3:30pm
- Room 229
Trade Industry - Grand Tasting Session
- 04:00pm - 7:00pm
- Room 229
INTRO TO RUM / General Admission - Grand Tasting Session
- 04:30pm - 5:15pm
- Room 229
What am I, rum or aguardiente, or all of the above?
- 05:00pm - 07:00pm
- Room 229
DaiquiriMANIA & Grand Tasting Session
- 05:30pm
- Room 229
Barbados Rum Canvas: A Palette of Flavors
Register and Get Access To..
GRAND TASTING
Taste some of the best rums in the world. From Fiji to Puerto Rico. Check out our VIP Tickets, as they offer great perks.
GREAT SPEAKERS & SEMINARS
Hear and learn directly from master distillers, master blenders, brand owners, marketing managers, and other amazing professionals in the field
NETWORKING
Great opportunity to mingle with other rum aficionados like your self.
Get Tickets
Knowledge Box
Learn about MRC
We have created a simple 101 to RUM page, which will provide you with a basic guide about the category. Additionally, you may require further information about the venue or the process of becoming a sponsor or vendor at the event.
All our tickets are available on EventBrite. We recommend to see the options we offer per day and per session (time slots).
The event is for adults 21+. ID will be required at the entrance. Regarding dress code: It’s Miami. Dress nice, we call it resort style.
You will receive an email from EventBrite with your ticket. Please make sure to see the title of your ticket, as it clarifies what your date and time of entry to the event.
LAST SESSION
ART DECO ROOM MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners, exhibitors and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation, the MBCC provides a world-class, state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences, conventions, tradeshows, and meetings.
Where
1758-1750 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA | ROOM 228 - 229 | SECOND FLOOR
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