TheRumLab.com is proud to celebrate the 8th Chicago Rum Festival aka Midwest Rum Fest.  The boutique-style event will showcase a handful of brands that emphasize the education and premiumization of the rum category.

The USA is considered one of the most important countries for the entire rum industry. Before the American Revolution, rum was the most consumed spirit, and now an awakening is occurring.

The state of Illinois by itself is one of the largest rum consumer markest in the USA.

Festival Schedule:

1:30 pm - 7:00 pm: VIP Rum Experts Session

SESSION #1 –  VIP Rum Experts Session consists of a 5.5-hour program (1:30 – 7:00 pm) offering the attendees the opportunity to:

2.5 Hour early admission
Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass
Taste premium rums
Access to 2 VIP Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter
Participate in The Rum Cocktail Hours

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: The Trade “Industry” Session

SESSION #1 – The Trade “Industry” Session consists of a 1.5-hour program (2 – 3:30 pm) offering industry professionals the opportunity to:

Network with the brand representative
Taste premium rums
Attend Trade Focus Seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Mingle with industry colleagues
Note: Only For members of the trade (bar, restaurant & retail sale of beer/spirits) and beverage media.

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: VIP Enthusiastic Session

1 Hour early admission
Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass
Taste premium rums
Access to 1 VIP Seminar (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter
Participate in The Rum Cocktail Hours
SESSION #3 – VIP Enthusiastic Session consists of a 4-hour program (3 – 7:00 pm) offering the attendees the opportunity to:

1 Hour early admission
Exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass
Taste premium rums
Access to 1 VIP Seminar (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited. More details soon)
Automatic subscription to TheRumLab Weekly Industry Newsletter
Participate in The Rum Cocktail Hours

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Rum Aficionados GA Tasting Session

SESSION #4: Rum Aficionados General Admission Tasting Session consists of a 3-hour program (4 – 7:00 pm) offering the attendees the opportunity to:

3oz souvenir cup
Taste premium rums
Attend Consumer seminars (RSVP only as space is limited).

Click here to buy tickets.