About this Event
VIP Rum Tasting Experience - Saturday, October 19, 2024 (4:00-5:00pm)
Select this VIP experience before the main stroll, from 4-5pm at Dragon Rouge. A one of a kind tasting and presentation by Justin D'Olier of Ko’Hana from Hawaii as well as rum educator, Bryan Inman, The Rum Champion, speaking about El Dorado from Guyana and others. Also, a local favorite, Michael Thanos from Forbidden Island, will be discussing their unique rum blend and offering a rum and cocktail tasting.
This $75 ticket will include the VIP experience, a collectible tasting glass, premium rum tastings at unique downtown locations, bites at some host locations prepared by local chefs, and a commemorative guide. Tickets are limited. The price will increase to $85 on October 14th, if not sold out.
After the VIP session join the Rum Stroll (5:00-8:00pm) and walk around downtown Alameda and sample rums from these craft distillers:
- Camazotz Rum (Mexico)
- Cheramie Rum (New Orleans)
- Forbidden Island (single barrels by Copalli and Balcones)
- Goslings Rum (Bermuda)
- Ko’Hana Distillers (Oahu)
- Mosswood Spirits (Berkeley)
- Pekut and Carwick Independent Bottlers (Berkeley)
- Privateer Rum (Massachusetts)
- Rhum Barbancourt (Haiti)
- Striped Lion Distilling (New Jersey)
- Tanduay (Philippines)
- Wright & Brown Distilling Co. (Oakland)
Learn more about the distillers and our fantastic hosts: www.AlamedaStrolls.com
A few more details:
VIP Check-in & Program: Check-in at Dragon Rouge starts at 3:45pm, programming begins at 4:15pm.
Rum Stroll: 5:00-8:00pm - choose your own route for visiting the downtown tasting locations.
Explore Downtown Alameda: Come early to browse the local shops or stay late to sit back and relax at a downtown restaurant or bar.
Bottle Sales: Found a new favorite? Select rums will be available for purchase at CRAFT Beer & Wine -- Alameda’s premium bottle shop specializing in European wines, barrel-aged beers, and spirits.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21 AND OVER WITH VALID ID.
Still have a question? Participating Bay Area distilleries and downtown businesses are updated on the official event page, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Learn more: www.AlamedaStrolls.com
This is a fundraiser event. Your ticket purchase helps keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy. Additionally, we're pleased to partner with the as part of our Inagural Rum Stroll. $1 from every ticket sold will go to support their vital work in our community.
Note: Participating businesses and rum companies are subject to change. Event is rain or shine.
Photos are from previous Whiskey Strolls! Come join the fun!
Share your photos using hashtags #AlamedaStrolls and #DowntownAlameda
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dragon Rouge Bistro Alameda, 2337 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, United States
USD 81.88
