TheRumLab.com is proud to celebrate the 6th Annual Chicago Rum Festival (Previously the Midwest Rum Fest) on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647) in Chicago with more than 50 rum expressions poured, speaker programing, entertainment, and more.
The USA is considered one of the most important countries in the entire rum industry. Before the American Revolution, rum was the most consumed spirit, and now experiencing a renaissance. The Rum Lab – program focused on becoming the Official Rum Expo throughout the Midwest. The RumLab team are the producers of the Taste of Rum Puerto Rico, the official national rum fest along with the California Rum Festival. Each event attracts hundreds of attendees ranging from, trade, rum aficionados, tourists and locals.
The event is divided into three sessions from 2:00pm - 7:30pm.
The Industry Session - Spirit Profesional Session Pass allows you to attend the event for 1.5 Hours (2:00pm - 3:30pm) / Tasting Cup / Access to Grand Tasting Room / Access to Seminar Rooms that are open to the public - limited space / Complimentary snacks and water will be provided. Note: Only For members of the trade (bar, restaurant & retail sale of beer/spirits) and beverage media. *IMPORTANT to note your affiliation to the trade in the work info portion of ticket registration form, credentials may be requested.Tickets: $45.00
General Admission “GRAND" TASTING Session – consists of a 3-hour program (4:30-7:30 pm) offering attendees the opportunity to: (1) taste .25oz pours of neat rum* (2) attend educational brand seminars (3) enjoy pleasant mellow music. Complimentary Snacks and water will be available at each session. 2oz souvenir snifter cup included. Tickets: $95.00
VIP "GRAND" Educational and Tasting Session - consist of a 5.5-hour program (2:00-7:30 pm) offering attendees the opportunity to: (1) taste .25oz pours of neat rum* (2) attend educational brand seminars (3) enjoy pleasant mellow music (4) attend the event 2.5 hour in advance + (5) VIP Souvenir Glass. Complimentary Snacks and water will be available at each session. 2oz souvenir snifter cup included. Tickets: $140.00
April 30 - Designated Driver 4-7:30 pm This pass is only for designated drivers that won't be drinking at the event. No sampling cup will be given. If a designated driver is seen with a drink he or she will be asked to leave the event. Tickets: $20.00
April 30 - DUO GA Rum Experience | 4:30-7:30pm
2 General Admission Grand Tasting Session Passes allow you to attend the event for 3 Hours (4:30-7:30 pm) / 2 Tasting Cup / Access to Grand Tasting Room / Access to Seminar Rooms that are open to the public - limited space / Complimentary snacks and water will be provided. Tickets: $120.00
Participating Brands include:
Bonampak Rum
Deadhead Rum
Real Ingredients
Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum
Punta Cana Rum
Ron Quorhum
Opthimus Rum
Presidente Rum
Tres Clavos
Ron Pepon
Don Papa Rum
Flor de Cana
Ron Colon Salvadoreno
St James Rhum
Monymusk Rum
Long Pond Rum
El Dorado Rum
Diamond Reserve
Abuelo Rum
Maggie's Farm Rum
Mount Gay Rum
Saint Benelove
Star Union Spirits
English Harbour - Antigua Rum
Scarlet Ibis Rum
Smith & Cross Rum
Ron Uruapan
Bounty Rum
Ron Barcelo
Caliche Rum
Don Q Rum
Worthy Park Estates
Rum Bar
Plantation Rum
Tiburon Rum
Ron Centenario
Tanduay Rum
Montanya Rum
Rhum Clement
Rhum J.M
Chairman Reserve Rum