Post #528152 by e33 on Wed, May 5, 2010 9:46 AM

Had a blast at the pre-party last night and thought I'd check in here to see if anyone I haven't met was coming to the shindig. I was surprised I couldn't find anything posted here. You can find the official details here: http://www.rumrenaissance.com/
Grand tasting passes are $65 (though I can find you a $20 off coupon) and include admission to the tasting on Saturday from 3 to 8, the Sunday pool party, a rum guide and show program.
VIP passes are are $195 and get you into the grand tasting early at 1, but also the parties hosted by various rum companies (see the schedule) starting tonight through Saturday night.

The tasting includes rums from: Abuelo, Appleton, Atlantico, Bacardi, Barcelo, Barrilito, Berkshire Mountain, Brugal, Caldas, Cartavio, Chairman's Reserve, Sgt. Classick, Clement, Cruzan, Dictador, Diplomatico, Don Q, Dos Maderas, Flor De Caña, JM, Koloa, Leblon, Mahiki, Matusalem, Montanya, Ocumare, Palo Viejo, Plantation, Pussers, Ron Llave, Seven Tiki, St. Aubin, Santa Teresa, Skipper Demerara Rum, Tommy Bahama, Vizcaya, Zacapa, Zafra, Zaya and more.

There's also a seminar by Beachbum Berry (which Chip can probably fill us in on a bit more).

And, there's some sort of tiki challenge between teams from the UK and the US. Met some of the UK team last night and they are excited to be here and looking forward to showing their skills.

If anyone's planning on being there, please let me know. I'd love to meet you. I'll probably wear my fez on Saturday so I should be easy to find.