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TICKETS RELEASED UK RUMFEST TRADE DAY 2026

peeks — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:06:48 +0000

VENUE: Monday the 19th October 2026 12pm – 5pm Mercure London Suit, Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Rd, West Brompton
SW6 1UD

The world’s longest running rum festival & trade day event

Network & find out the latest industry trends & exclusive brands

Attend masterclasses & speak with the makers, ambassadors & master blenders

Live demonstrations, debates and panel discussions

The best place to discover a NEW rum brand to work with.

Looking for an Importer or distributor into the UK ? The Trade day is a must!

IAN TEAMS UP WITH REAL TO CREATE RUM COCKTAILS

peeks — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:06:34 +0000

Coco Re’al is probably the most versatile coconut purée. Not only is it essential when making a Piña Colada, it’s great in any coconut cocktail or dish that requires a natural coconut flavour to bring that tropical taste to your dining and drinking experience.’ – Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador, Founder, RumFest, Described as “The bartender’s new best friend”, Coco Re’al contains real coconut meat as well as coconut milk and gives a fresh, intense coconut flavour and texture to any cocktail.

It is also a great addition to non-alcoholic drinks. In the kitchen, chefs have used Coco Re’al in dishes including: rice and curry, baking sweet breads, buns, biscuits and cheesecakes, ice cream, desserts, sorbets and even as a marinade for white meats and fish – especially on a BBQ!

The Rolling Stones relaunches Crossfire Hurricane Rum With Ian Burrell

peeks — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:06:12 +0000

Jamaican rum brand Crossfire Hurricane, co-founded by The Rolling Stones, has relaunched with a fresh design, refined liquid and new development team.The new-look Crossfire Hurricane was developed in collaboration with global rum ambassador Ian Burrell, who co-created the rum blends, and Kite Drinks, a London-based beverage brand builder that has produced and brought the rum to market.

Vincent Gillet, Alexei Rosin and Cairbry Hill, whose experience includes executive roles at William Grant & Sons and Moët Hennessy, are the co-founders of Kite Drinks.
The rums are crafted in small batches and the blends sourced from four of the island’s distilleries: Hampden Estate, Long Pond, Worthy Park and Clarendon.

“What Ian [Burrell, global rum ambassador and founder of the UK’s RumFest] and Cairbry have done is create a blend of all of these distilleries, which is actually the first in Jamaica,” Gillet says, adding: “You’ve got that lovely tropical fruit for taste profile on the Gold, with pineapple, banana, a bit of a butterscotch and a toffee finish.”