Lovers of the sugarcane spirit, rejoice! Whitehart’s annual celebration of rum is back, and whether you’re an enthusiast or expert, it's shaping up to be an unmissable event.
On February 20 you’ll be able to sample more than 80 different types of rum from more than 25 world-class distilleries. Dying to know who’s going to be there? Some of the big names include Plantation, Diplomatico, Compagnie Des Indes, Beenleigh (Australia's oldest distillery), Brix and Husk.
Choose from two separate sessions (starting at midday and 3.30pm), and enjoy live entertainment, DJs, food trucks, free-flowing cocktails, collectable merch and a sustainable pop-up bar by Ends and Means. There will also be masterclasses featuring Sai Hamsala of Diplomatico, Steve McGarry of Beenleigh, Luca Baioni of Campari Academy and Quentin Brival of Husk, plus a huge panel featuring homegrown rum producers.
And if you want to bring a little bit of the fun home with you, there’s going to be an on-site takeaway bottle shop loaded with bottles of rare and limited-edition rums. You’ll also be gifted your very own tasting glass.
Tickets for I Hart Rum cost $40 (plus a booking fee). For more information visit the Facebook page, and to secure your ticket head here.