Unique Rum Tasting London

Shop our curated selection of rum tastings in London. From curated rum flights, to expert-led rum tastings, to rum cocktails, to rum paired with food and more.

Perfect as a birthday gift for your rum-loving friend, or as a couple's date night out. For rum novices just getting started, all the way to rum connoisseurs.

EMPIRE IN THE SUN Ultra-Premium Rum Tasting by Black Parrot

Black Parrot is pure escapism, renowned for housing London's best collection of rare and vintage rums.

Black Parrot

London

£250(£125pp)

MERCANTILE TREASURE Premium Rum Tasting Masterclass by Black Parrot

4.82

Merchant House is London’s best-known home for rare and vintage rums.

Black Parrot

London

£100(£50pp)

SUNLIT TASTING Exclusive Rum Tasting Experience at Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

Embark on a rum adventure at The Terrace Bar, Mayfair, tracing back the centuries-old history of this Caribbean spirit.

Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

Mayfair, London

£120(£60pp)

TIKI YOUR FANCY Elegant Evening of Classic Cocktails With A Meal at Sugar Cane Bar

Having originated in America in the early 1930s, tiki bars enjoyed a revival in the 1990s.

Sugar Cane Bar

Battersea, London

£100(£50pp)

RIKI-TIKI-TASTIC Tiki Classics Masterclass with a Meal by Sugar Cane Bar

Since 2007, the Sugar Cane Bar has served up Polynesian island vibes, classic tiki cocktails, and great food in London’s Clapham Junction.

Sugar Cane Bar

Battersea, London

£100(£50pp)

A Brief History of Rum (in 6 points)

Rum's history is as rich and diverse as its flavors. Here's a brief overview:

1. Early Origins: Rum's earliest precursors were likely developed in ancient India and China, where sugarcane was first fermented into alcohol. However, these were quite different from modern rum.

2. Caribbean Birth: Rum as we know it today began in the 17th century in the Caribbean. Sugarcane plantations, run largely on the back of enslaved people, produced molasses as a byproduct. Plantation workers discovered that molasses could be fermented and distilled into a potent spirit - rum.

3. Colonial Expansion: Rum quickly became popular in Colonial America and Europe. It was a major trade item in the infamous Triangular Trade, where it was exchanged for goods and, tragically, enslaved people.

4. Naval Tradition: In the British Royal Navy, rum was an essential part of sailors' lives. The daily rum ration, or "tot," was a tradition until 1970.

5. Variety and Refinement: Over centuries, different styles of rum emerged. Countries like Barbados, Jamaica, and Cuba developed distinct rum-making traditions. Techniques evolved, leading to a variety of rum types from light and smooth to rich and full-bodied.

6. Global Popularity: Today, rum is enjoyed worldwide, with a resurgence in artisan and craft rum production. It's celebrated for its versatility in cocktails and its complex flavor profiles when enjoyed neat.