Global Rum – A Technical Sensory Exploration of Regional Identity and Production Influence
Rum is a unique and diverse spirit produced globally in over 100 countries. Join us for an immersive sensory session that celebrates the rich diversity of rum and offers an exploration of rum styles from key global regions, emphasizing the technical variables that shape sensory outcomes. Through this guided sensory experience, participants will examine how raw material selection, fermentation and distillation methods, and maturation environments contribute to the aromatic and flavor profiles of rums from the Caribbean, Latin America, the USA., and beyond.
Attendees will gain insights into how regional regulations, historical practices, and innovation influence product differentiation and appreciate the role of aging and blending in rum’s evolution.
Designed for professionals in production, quality assurance, commercial strategy, and education, this session aims to deepen technical understanding while fostering appreciation for rum’s global diversity and evolving identity. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the category, this session will deepen your appreciation for rum’s complexity and global heritage, encouraging cross-pollination of ideas that could enrich and evolve into whiskey practices.