PROGRAM

RUMFEST IS ABOUT RUM. BUT ALSO ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE AROUND IT.

We want everyone to enjoy the day — whether you're a seasoned rum lover or just starting to explore. You can dive deep into tastings and masterclasses, or simply let the atmosphere guide you: taste, chat, and soak up the Caribbean with all your senses.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FESTIVAL

CARIBBEAN VIBES

  • fresh sugar cane pressing from Costa Rica

  • Latino music: DJ + live band

  • Latino dance class

  • outdoor games and chill zone

  • outdoor cigar zone

  • Caribbean specialties on the menu

RUM & EDUCATION

  • dozens of rums from around the world

  • rum cocktail bars

  • option to buy tasting bottles and take your favorite rums home

  • seminars throughout the day (included in the ticket)

  • guided tastings (separate ticket)

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MUSIC PROGRAM

The festival's exclusive musical moment will be brought by charismatic Cuban singer and songwriter Marina Loma. In her only special set at this year's Rumfest, she'll offer a blend of Latin pop and Spanish guitar. Listen to a sample of her work.

The legendary Pragasón will bring authentic Caribbean vibes throughout the afternoon. Expect several live sets full of salsa, mambo and positive energy that won't let you sit still. Listen to a sample of their work.

Beyond the live performances, you can also look forward to an energetic dancers' show and the chance to join a salsa and bachata class, where experienced instructors will let you experience the true atmosphere of Latin American dance firsthand.

SEMINARS, MASTERCLASSES AND RUM TOUR

13:00 – 13:30

Gloria Single Origin Jamaica 2025 Coffee Liqueur — special launch of the limited edition

Tomáš Mozr


Venue: Garage22
Free entry with your Rumfest ticket

The idea for this unique edition was born in the heart of Jamaica's Blue Mountains — between a cup of specialty coffee and a glass of rum. Gloria Single Origin Jamaica 2025 combines the acclaimed Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee with the bold Warehouse #1 Overproof Rum Trelawny Explosion from the Hampden Estate distillery. Only 500 bottles were made — and you can taste it at this year's Rumfest.

13:00 – 13:45

Rum from Czechia? Now it's a thing!

Petr Alexander


Venue: Stage
Free entry with your Rumfest ticket

How many attempts at making rum exist in Czechia? Very few. Which makes Landcraft's all the more interesting. Come find out how rum is made in Czech conditions — from Paraguayan molasses through fermentation and distillation to experiments with barrels. You'll get to try their first rum release and an exclusive tasting of single cask samples that show just how different aging can be.

14:30 – 15:30

Rum Quiz. Taste. Play. Enjoy a great afternoon!

Martin Svoboda


Venue: Garage22
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You'll taste great rums from around the world, have fun with a light quiz, and learn plenty about their origins and flavors. No classroom, no testing — just good vibes, stories, and discovering new tastes. Perfect for anyone who loves rum but doesn't want to sit through lectures.

14:30 – 15:30

Rumfest 2026: Guided tasting

Pavel Ungr

Venue: Rumfest
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A limited guided tasting with rum expert Pavel Unger. Over roughly 90 minutes, Pavel will lead participants through the festival and walk them through 6 exceptional rums with expert commentary.

15:00 – 15:45

History of Rum in 10 Cocktails

Ian Burrell

Venue: Stage
Free entry with your Rumfest ticket

Discover the story of rum with Ian Burrell. This engaging presentation will take you on a journey across continents and time, showing how rum evolved from a colonial spirit into a cultural icon.

Each cocktail represents one chapter — connecting trade, revolution and creativity across the Caribbean and beyond.

16:00 – 16:30

How Costa Rica Shapes the Way We Experience Rum. An immersive tasting with Ron Centenario.

Paola Gutiérrez

Venue: Stage
Free entry with your Rumfest ticket

This immersive presentation invites guests to discover how Costa Rica's nature, culture, and lifestyle shape the experience of Ron Centenario rums. Paola Gutiérrez will show how climate, atmosphere, adventure and human connection shape not only the rum itself, but also the moments and emotions shared around it. The seminar blends storytelling, rum origins, and a tasting experience, offering a more personal and emotional take on rum inspired by Costa Rica's landscape, energy and spirit.

16:00 – 17:00

Diplomático Prestige Masterclass: Single Vintage, Ambassador & Chancellor

Venue: Garage22
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Price: 
Early bird 1 290 Kč, Standard 1 790 Kč

Experience the most exclusive rums from the Diplomático portfolio in a unique masterclass led personally by Nelson Hernandéz. Over one hour, he'll guide you through the world of archival Single Vintage releases and iconic rums that define the brand's style on the global stage. Expect a direct comparison of two Single Vintage years, a deep dive into the legendary Diplomático Ambassador, and the premiere launch of the ultra-premium new release Diplomático Chancellor. This tasting is for those who want to try the very top tier in context, with the story behind it, in a limited capacity setting directly with Maestro ronero Nelson Hernandez. Capacity: just 15 seats.

Tasting: Diplomático Single Vintage 2008 / Diplomático Single Vintage 2013 / Diplomático Ambassador / Diplomático Chancellor

16:00 – 17:30

Rumfest 2026: Private VIP tasting with Ian Burrell (rum tour)


Venue: Rumfest
Tickets GoOut

Want to experience Rumfest in a completely different way — in a small group, right in the middle of the festival action, with one of the biggest names on the global rum scene? A unique VIP experience with Ian Burrell. Over roughly 90 minutes, Ian will lead a small group of participants through Rumfest and present his personal selection of rums to taste together — complete with his commentary, stories, and insights. Ian Burrell is a global rum ambassador and the founder of the UK RumFest. He's one of the most influential figures in rum culture, and his presentation blends deep expertise with an entertaining delivery. What's included? Festival ticket + tastings of 6 rums chosen by Ian Burrell during the walk-through of the festival together.

17:00 – 17:30

Savanna and the wild side of Réunion

Estelle Prévost 

Venue: Stage
Free entry with your Rumfest ticket

Discover the fascinating world of rums from Réunion island and dive into the unique philosophy of the Savanna distillery. The seminar covers the distillery's history, the specifics of the local terroir, and the differences between traditional molasses rums, the agricole style, and the iconic high-ester "grand arôme" rums that have earned Savanna respect from the rum community worldwide.

You'll taste selected samples alongside a detailed look at fermentation, distillation and aging — including why Savanna rums are now considered some of the most characterful and boldest rums on the scene today. The seminar offers both a technical perspective for experienced fans and an ideal chance to understand why Réunion is currently one of the most closely watched rum regions in the world.

17:30 – 18:00

Hampden Estate — the heart of Jamaica and the legend of funky high-ester rums

Daniele Biondi
 

Venue: Stage
Free entry with your Rumfest ticket

For many rum fans, Hampden Estate is synonymous with authentic Jamaican rum — wild, aromatic, and unmistakable. This seminar takes you straight into the heart of Trelawny and introduces the unique production processes that set Hampden apart from the rest of the rum world.

You'll learn more about long fermentations, the use of dunder, and the high ester content that gives Hampden rums their iconic character. The seminar includes a tasting of several distinctive samples and a detailed look at why Hampden has become one of the most sought-after names among rum enthusiasts, collectors, and bar professionals.

The seminar offers not only a deeper understanding of the Jamaican style, but also a chance to taste rums that define the current peak of global rum production.

18:00 – 19:00

The Art of Rum: A selection of vintage and single cask rums with Ian Burrell — masterclass

Ian Burrell


Venue: Garage22
Tickets on GoOut

Price: 
Early bird 1 990 Kč, Standard 2 390 Kč

A vertical of styles, casks, and terroir in one exclusive guided tasting. You'll try sherry-matured Dos Maderas Selección and the unique Dos Maderas 12YO Origen Thailand, the agricole elegance of Depaz (Les Millésimes 2010 & Single Cask 2011), the Venezuelan profile of Bocathéva 15 YO, and the archival Oliver's Exquisito 1985. A detailed look at aging, cask influence, and production approaches.

A masterclass for connoisseurs, led personally by a recognized icon of the rum world — Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell. Capacity: just 15 seats.

Tasting: Dos Maderas Selección / Dos Maderas 12YO Origen Thailand / Depaz Les Millésimes 2010 / Depaz Single Cask 2011 / Bocathéva Venezuela 15 YO / Oliver's Exquisito 1985

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Every visitor will receive at the entrance:

  • the festival brochure

  • Natura water

The first 400 visitors will receive:

  • a token for a small cocktail for free

  • a festival glass

The standard ticket includes:

  • entry to all festival areas

  • entry to all seminars

Come and enjoy Rumfest your way. You can taste, learn, dance… or do a bit of everything.

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