There’s a festival dedicated to rum coming to Leeds

For the sixth year running, an eclectic mix of rum brands from near and far will once again take over Leeds’ this autumn.

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 Plantation, Takamaka, Nusa Caña, El Dorado and Skipper, as well as new up-and-coming boozy brands too.

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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 swt-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.

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. 

Lee Jones, Rolling Social Events says: “It feels like only yesterday that we were announcing the first Rum Festival and here we are gearing up for our sixth, back once again at Leeds Corn Exchange.

“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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