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Leeds Rum Festival is back- here’s everything you need to know
Returning next weekend to Leeds city centre.
Sophie Smith -
7th September 2022 
Rum Sampling, spirit masterclasses, pop-up shop, street food, 100+ brands, a daiquiri competition- and that's just the beginning for Leeds Rum Festival 2022.
For the sixth year running, an eclectic mix of rum brands from near and far will once again take over Leeds’ this month.
Taking place on Saturday 17 September 2022, Leeds' Corn Exchange is set to host this exciting festival from Rolling Social Events, following the success of sister events, Leeds Whisky Festival and the upcoming Leeds Tequila Festival.
The one-day-festival will see 100 different rums on show, including popular names like Nusa Caña, who will be sponsoring the festival, Plantation, Takamaka, , El Dorado and Skipper, as well as new up-and-coming boozy brands too.
The sixth September edition of Leeds Rum Festival is set to be its biggest yet, according to producers.
Rolling Social Events is cementing itself as an events company that prides itself not only on showcasing the best in spirits but putting a spotlight on fun and education. Accompanied by music and entertainment, as well as food, Leeds Rum Festival is a premier all-round experience for rum lovers.
Amongst the exciting rum brands on offer, Nusa Caña, an Indonisian rum "packed full of tropical flavour charged with the attitude and energy of today's Bali" will be sponsoring the occasion whilst returning sponsor Three Cents will be creating mixers inspired by bartenders for bartenders with a fusion of premium sodas to act as the ideal accompaniment for your rum throughout the day-long festival.
The set-up will also feature a Monin Rum bar, where you'll be able to shake up your usual rum concoctions with a range of tropical classic cocktails- each with a twist. Think Piña Coladas, spiced mango rum punches and watermelon daiquiris.
And if that isn't enough, for the first time in Leeds Rum Fest history, a speed daiquiri competition will allow guests to make their own daiquiri at the Monin stand- with a Monin cocktail kit for the winner.
If rum isn't your usual tipple, there's ample opportunity to taste test a range of local craft beers on the day too.
Tickets to Leeds Rum Festival will cost £30 each and include access to all of the 100+ rum brands, as well as the opportunity to partake in several masterclasses, including talks from Satinago de Cuba, Nusa Caña and Speciality brands.
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Lee Jones, Creative Director at Rolling Social Events is excited about the return of the festival: "It’s been great to see Leeds Rum Fest grow year on year and become part of the ‘don’t miss’ events for people in the city. It gets better every time that we do it and 2022 is no exception. With over 100 different samples, it’s our biggest selection yet. Rum is a great spirit - there’s an expression for everyone and always something new to explore.
"It was important to us that we bring rums from all kinds of producers and give a platform for the smaller/indie brands to showcase what they do - not just the big hitters
"We want to make this year’s festival bigger and better than ever, meaning more rum, more music, more masterclasses and more great street food traders. As ever, the festival is designed around drinking better quality alongside fun and education , and we’re very lucky to be working with another stellar line-up of incredible brands. We look forward to seeing you in September!”
For more information about the sixth annual Leeds Rum Festival at Leeds' Corn Exchange, including how to book your tickets for the event, visit the Eventbrite website.
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