🌴 Boston Rum Week – A Celebration of Rum Culture in New England

Boston Rum Week is the city’s premier celebration of rum, tiki culture, craft cocktails, and Caribbean‑inspired hospitality. Hosted across multiple venues throughout Boston, this week‑long festival brings together distillers, bartenders, rum educators, collectors, and tropical cocktail enthusiasts for tastings, seminars, parties, and special events.

🗓 Event Dates

September 15–21, 2024 Multiple venues across Boston, MA

Boston Rum Week is structured as a multi‑day, multi‑location festival, with each day offering a unique lineup of rum‑focused experiences.

🍹 What Boston Rum Week Is All About

Boston Rum Week is designed to highlight the diversity, history, and craftsmanship of rum. Whether you’re a seasoned rum collector, a tiki enthusiast, or simply curious about the world’s most diverse spirit, the festival offers something for everyone.

Expect a blend of:

• Rum tastings & flights
• Educational seminars & masterclasses
• Meet‑the‑maker sessions with distillers
• Tropical cocktail pop‑ups
• Caribbean‑inspired food pairings
• Special bar events & themed nights
• Exclusive rum releases & limited pours

📍 Festival Venues

Events take place across Boston’s most respected cocktail bars, restaurants, and rum‑forward venues. Past and recurring hosts include:

• Shore Leave – tropical cocktails & tiki vibes
• No Relation – omakase cocktail experience
• The Koji Club – Japanese spirits & curated tastings
• Boston Harbor Distillery – rum production & education
• Local rum bars & pop‑up locations

Each venue offers its own curated lineup of rum‑focused programming.

🥃 Featured Experiences

Here’s the type of programming typically featured throughout the week:

Rum Tastings & Flights

Guided tastings featuring Caribbean, Latin American, and American craft rum producers.

Masterclasses & Education

Sessions led by rum experts, distillers, historians, and bartenders covering topics like:

• Rum production
• Regional styles
• Aging techniques
• Cocktail history
• Tiki culture

Distiller Spotlights

Meet the makers behind your favorite rum brands and sample limited releases.

Tropical Cocktail Events

Bars across Boston create special rum‑focused menus, tiki cocktails, and themed nights.

Food Pairings

Caribbean‑inspired dishes, rum‑paired dinners, and chef collaborations.

🎟 Tickets & Registration

Boston Rum Week events are individually ticketed. Some events are free, while others require advance purchase.

Typical ticket types include:

• General admission tastings
• VIP rum flights
• Educational seminars
• Cocktail classes
• Special dinners

Events often sell out quickly — early registration is recommended.

🌺 Who Should Attend

Boston Rum Week is perfect for:

• Rum collectors
• Tiki enthusiasts
• Cocktail lovers
• Hospitality professionals
• Caribbean culture fans
• Curious beginners

Whether you’re deep into rum or just discovering it, the festival is designed to be welcoming and educational.

🚗 Getting Around

Events are spread across Boston neighborhoods including:

• South End
• Back Bay
• Downtown
• Seaport
• Jamaica Plain

Public transit, rideshare, and walking are the easiest ways to navigate between venues.

📣 Stay Updated

For schedules, tickets, and announcements, visit: BostonRumWeek.com Or follow the festival on social media for updates on new events, rum releases, and venue additions.

🌊 Summary

Boston Rum Week is a vibrant, immersive celebration of rum culture — blending education, exploration, and tropical fun across one of America’s most historic cities. With tastings, seminars, pop‑ups, and rum‑focused nightlife, it’s a must‑attend event for anyone who loves rum, tiki, or craft cocktails.