2025

MIAMI

RUM CONGRESS

& GRAND TASTING

Jan 31st - Feb 2nd, 2025

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

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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 | 10AM - 1PM

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.

DATE & TIME

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2025 | 1PM - 5PM

WHERE

THE GATES HOTEL - POOL AREA

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.

Participating Brands

Angostura Rum
Rum Brand Bacoo Rum

Key Partners

seminar schedule

TO BE ANNUNCED (NOV 2024)

TO BE ANNUNCED (NOV 2024)

TO BE ANNUNCED (NOV 2024)

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

3 DAY
VIP
PASS

$155+

FRIDAY
RUM
CONGRESS

$80+

SATURDAY
CONGRESO DEL RON (ESP) + VIP

$105+

SATURDAY
VIP RUM EXPERT
GRAND TASTING

$95+

SATURDAY
INDUSTRY
SESSION

$45+

SATURDAY
GRAND
TASTING

$60+

SATURDAY
DAIQUIRI
MANIA

$45+

SUNDAY
INDUSTRY
SOIREE

$30+

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