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The Art of Rum

Dive into the fascinating world of rum, exploring its rich history, diverse production methods, flavor profiles, and unique expressions, while learning how this versatile spirit goes beyond your favorite cocktails.

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  • 21 and older
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  • 23 E 4th St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

Description

Welcome to the wonderful world of Rum! A global spirit produced in 90+ countries in a vast array of styles ranging from moonshine to highly coveted, rare, and limited expressions offer a little bit of something for any spirits and cocktails enthusiast. It’s not just great for your favorite Mojito or Cuba Libre - Rum is a beautifully diverse spirit with a rich history that can transport you to locales around the world and elevate your cocktail making game. In this class, you will discover the origins of the category, take a deep dive into the production methods, and explore the flavor profiles of Rum, and so much more! Together we will explore the fundamentals and try different expressions of this amazing spirit.

Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with rum expert Shannon Mustipher.

What you can expect:

  • 1 Welcome cocktail
  • 6 Distinct tasting pours of rum
  • Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
  • A 15% discount on all spirits tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

  • What is Sugar Cane, where it grows and how it turns into Rum
  • The iconic geographical production areas specific to Rum
  • Insight into the culture that surrounds Rum making and its history
  • The distinct flavor profiles exhibited across the category and how various approaches to aging and blending impact flavors
  • The current climate and future of Rum

Refund Policy

All class purchases are non-refundable.

Class reservations can be exchanged up to 72 hours prior to the date of the class for another class of equal or lesser value. Classes may also be transferred to another attendee by emailing [email protected] 24 hours before the start of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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Astor Center

Astor Center is a modern educational hub located above Astor Wines & Spirits. With a state-of-the-art tasting room and learning facility, it offers public programming that combines education and entertainment and access to unique wines, craft spirits, and expertly crafted cocktails.

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