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

Located in the heart of the City of London, tucked quiet alleyway off Fleet Street, Black Parrot is a celebration of discovery and trade down the ages. With a warming, relaxed atmosphere and distinct nautical theme, including plush navy leathers and dark hardwoods, Black Parrot is a sophisticated and apt location to discover how rum became the poster boy for an empire.

Housing the largest collection of rum and gin in the city, the vast, and literal, library of spirits at Black Parrot are grouped into 'premium', super-premium' and 'fine and rare'. The cocktails, too, represent snapshots of periods and events in merchant history.

Your host will share their considerable pool of knowledge and expertise throughout the tasting, highlighting key points such as the fascinating history of rum's origins, and evolution to the present day. Explore these key areas in a tasting of five distinct and ultra-premium rums, and finish with a true sip of history by sampling a rare, vintage rum bottled from as early at 1950.

More About Black Parrot

Bar Black Parrot is a rum and cocktail bar situated in a discreet alley off Fleet Street in London. The bar boasts one of the world’s largest rum collections, featuring a variety of Caribbean rum concoctions crafted by an award-winning team. The bar features a variety of Caribbean rum concoctions, classic and bespoke cocktails, wines, craft beers, and low ABV drinks. Known for its hidden gem status, Black Parrot is highly praised for its fun atmosphere and comprehensive rum selection.