Tastings of the world’s rarest rums. Cocktail events on the seashore. Spectacular villas. Up-close conferences with the Caribbean’s premier rum-makers. Michelin-level gastronomy.
There’s nothing fairly just like the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the competitors and competition that celebrates the perfect in Caribbean rum.
This yr’s Caribbean Rum Awards is again once more on the Caribbean’s most glamorous island, with a weeklong celebration of artisanal, uncommon rums and backdrop of St Barth’s immeasurable magnificence.
It’s not like every rum competition you’ve ever been to. And neglect what you suppose you already know about rum.
These are ultra-premium, artisanal, beautiful spirits that can make you redefine your notion of rum.
The occasion runs from Nov. 11-17, which means you possibly can hop on a Tradewind airplane to St Barth, e-book a WIMCO villa and spend the week in a journey of gourmand discovery.
“Whether or not you’re a rum connoisseur or a bourbon or whisky lover seeking to take a deeper step into the world of rum, the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth is for you,” mentioned Alexander Britell, editor and writer of Caribbean Journal. “However on the finish of the day, that is about spending a phenomenal week in November in St Barth. What’s to not love?”
This yr’s occasion kicks off with the opening social gathering at Le Barthelemy resort, offered by Rhum Nelson from Martinique, adopted by a sequence of tasting occasions, events (and, after all, the worldwide blind tasting competitors on the Rosewood Le Guanahani).
The Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth can be house of most of the week’s intimate VIP tastings, together with the unforgettable Rum Dinner on Nov. 15.
The week additionally features a ti’ punch poolside cocktail social gathering on the beautiful Les Ilets de la Plage lodge.
And when you’re a cigar connoisseur, you’re lined too, with excellent picks from a few of the world’s high producers — and lounges arrange at many of the occasions.
You should buy your occasion tickets right here. One of the best ways to expertise the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth is in a WIMCO villa, and this yr the Caribbean’s high villa rental firm has put collectively a group of particular villas particularly for the Caribbean Rum Awards. Yow will discover the complete listing right here.
As for the roster of rums on supply, it’s a who’s who of powerhouse rums: Neisson, Damoiseau, Flor de Cana, Clement, JM, Reimonenq, Baie de Tresor, Karukera, Eminente, La Favourite, Worthy Park, Mount Homosexual, Renegade, A1710, Longueteau, the listing goes on.
Final yr’s area was topped by the Don Q Reserva de la Familia Serralles, which took house the crown because the world champion. It retails for about $1,700 per bottle.
“St Barth has its personal model of French Caribbean cool, and when you haven’t skilled it, that is the proper approach to do it,” mentioned Man Britton, EVP and managing editor of Caribbean Journal. “It’s the perfect of the French Riviera married with the easy stylish of the French West Indies.”
To study extra about attending, go to the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth EventBrite web page.
Or go to the Caribbean Rum Awards.
