Rum Tasting for Corporate Events & Team Building

Discover the fascinating world of rum with Rum Tasting for Corporate Events & Team Building, a fully hosted tasting experience that’s educational, interactive, and packed with flavour.

Hosted by an experienced rum specialist, you’ll sample five carefully selected rums while learning how to nose and taste spirits like the professionals. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy a signature rum cocktail to sip throughout the experience.

Your host will guide you through the rum-making process before exploring each expression in detail, explaining what makes every distillery, region, and style unique. Whether you’re completely new to rum or already an enthusiast, this relaxed and engaging masterclass offers something for everyone, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout.

A typical tasting may include:

• 🥃 Hampden Estate Rum: A distinctive Jamaican rum celebrated for its rich tropical fruit character and complex flavours.
• 🌊 Black Tot: A premium navy-style rum inspired by the historic Royal Navy rum ration.
• 🌴 Flor de Caña 18 Year Old: A beautifully aged Nicaraguan rum with notes of vanilla, spice, and oak.
• 🍯 Goslings Family Reserve: A smooth Bermuda rum offering rich caramel, dried fruit, and spice.
• 🥥 El Dorado 12 Year Old: One of our host’s favourite rums, featuring flavours of honey, tropical fruit, and gentle oak.
• 🍸 Signature Cocktail: Rum & Chocolate Old Fashioned.

Ideal for team building, client entertainment, networking events, conferences, office parties, and company celebrations, this relaxed tasting experience encourages conversation, discovery, and shared experiences.

OUR STANDARD EVENT FORMAT:

–> Guests are welcomed by your rum expert, who introduces the experience and the world of rum.
–> Learn how rum is produced before discovering professional nosing and tasting techniques.
–> Enjoy a guided tasting of five carefully selected rums while comparing regions, flavours, and production styles.
–> Sip on a signature rum cocktail while asking questions and discussing your favourite expressions.
–> Finish the session with recommendations for selecting and enjoying rum in the future.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Professional rum expert
• Five premium rum tastings per guest
• Signature rum cocktail for each guest
• All tasting equipment and glassware
• Set up and breakdown
• Dedicated event specialist to support planning and logistics
• Full booking management
• Risk assessments
• Public liability insurance

OPTIONAL UPGRADES:

• Extra Rum or Cocktail: +£7pp
• Bar Snacks (crisps, nuts & olives): +£7pp
• Standard Cheese Pairing (3 premium cheeses, bread & chutney): +£16pp
• Deluxe Pairing Platter (3 premium cheeses, bread, chutney, charcuterie meats & craft chocolate): +£27pp

• Q: Do attendees need any previous rum knowledge? A: No. This experience is suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced rum enthusiasts.
• Q: How many rums will we taste? A: Each guest will sample five carefully selected rums, along with a signature rum cocktail served during the experience.
• Q: Can we customise the tasting? A: Absolutely. Additional rums, cocktails, and premium food pairings can all be added to tailor the experience to your event.
• Q: What types of events is this suitable for? A: This experience is ideal for team building, client entertainment, networking events, conferences, office parties, company celebrations, and corporate socials.
• Q: What is included in the experience? A: Professional rum expert, five premium rum tastings, one signature rum cocktail, all glassware and tasting equipment, set-up and breakdown, and full booking management.
• Q: What is not included? A: Venue and furniture.
• Q: What are the venue requirements? A: No specific space requirements are needed for this experience.
• Q: How long do set-up and breakdown take? A: Set-up and breakdown typically take between 1-2 hours depending on the size of your event.

• Payment is required upon confirmation of your booking. The full balance can be paid or a deposit if you are unsure on attendee numbers.
• A full refund can be made on cancellations more than 30 days prior to a scheduled event.
• You can change the date or time of your experience up to 14 days prior to a scheduled event based on availability.
• If you’d like to set us up as an official supplier, please send over any vendor supplier forms for review.
• Full terms and conditions available here.

• We respect your privacy and take it extremely seriously. All personal information relating to your booking is deleted within 7 days of your event taking place.