SPEAKERS
& Special Guests

Jay Cocorullo

Jay Cocorullo

Florida Rum Society - Founder and President

Jay Cocorullo is the Founder and President of the Florida Rum Society, whose goal is to bring amazing rum selections and robust rum education to the rum lovers of the Sunshine State and beyond! The FRS has over 2,500 members worldwide, participates in monthly virtual & in person happy hours and have released over 30 single barrel selections in their five years. Their motto is "Rum Friends are the Best Friends" and they always look forward to gathering in Miami for the annual Rum Congress! Be on the lookout for official FRS events in collaboration with MRC and amazing rum brands!

Matt Pietrek

Matt Pietrek

Rum Wonk - Founder and President

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.