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The 4th Hong Kong Rum Fest, which marks the end of the month long Rum Run 2016, takes place on the 27 and 28 May and features a range of masterclasses and after-parties where you can enjoy lots of delicious rum.
The masterclasses run from noon on Friday and Saturday at Mahalo Tiki Lounge and feature Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell, a “Rum in the Flair” masterclass by the World Flair Motion Champion Nicolas Saint Jean and appearances from Don Q Rum Global Brand Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris and Mahiki Brand Ambassador & Bar Manager Georgi Radev.
Master Classes & After Parties
Friday 27th May
12pm – Introduction to the HKRF by Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador
12.30pm – Rum in the World Master Class by Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador
1.30pm – Indonesian Rums “What is old is new again” by Sam Jeveons (Nusa Cana) and Dre Masso (Potato Head Group Singapore)
2.30pm – Tiki Culture by Georgi Radev (Mahiki London)
3.30pm – Rum in the Flair Master Class by Nicolas Saint Jean (Flair Motion)
4.30pm – “Rum in all states” Mauritian Rum Master Class by Philippe Buchle
5.30pm – Caribbean Rum Cocktails (Re-Mixed) Ian Burrell talks about his favourite Classic Rum Cocktails and how they have been remixed for 2016
8pm – After parties:
Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge: Celebrate the launch of Rum Fest with Alexx Mouzouris – Don Q Rum’s Global Ambassador, Georgi Radev from Mahiki (London) and Davide Boncimino from Limehouse Singapore.
Mahalo Tiki Lounge: Celebrate launch of Rum Fest with Nicolas Saint Jean, the World Flair Motion Champion.
Saturday 28th May
12pm – HKRR 2016 Cocktail Competition Final with introduction from “Nicolas St Jean Master Flair Show”
12.30-2pm – Competition starts and finishes.
2.30pm – Rum in the Flair Master Class by Nicolas Saint Jean (Flair Motion)
3.30pm – HKRR Cocktail Competition Winner Announcement
4.30pm – HKRR Winner Master Class led by Ian Burrell
5pm – Richard Seale Master Distiller Seminar
6.15pm – Tycoon Private Master Class by Ian Burrell
8pm – After parties:
Mahalo Tiki Lounge: with Nicolas St. Jean
Lily & Bloom: with Alexx Mouzouris, Don Q Rum’s Global Ambassador and Georgi Radev from Mahiki London
Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge: with Davide Boncimino from Limehouse Singapore.
There will also be several new rums, available in Hong Kong for the first time, to taste including Black Magic Spiced Rum, Bumbu Spiced Rum, Trois Rivieres Agricole Rhum, Nusa Caña Rum, Trois Rivières Agricole Rhum, and a selection of Mauritian Rums.
Rum Run Participating outlets:
Bibo, Boujis, Cé La Vi, Duddell’s, Fishsteria, Flint Grill & Bar, Frites, Ham & Sherry, Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge, Le Boudoir, Lily & Bloom, Mahalo Tiki Lounge, My House, On Dining, The Optimist, Paradis, Pirata, Quinary, Rummin’ Tings, Stockton, The Continental, The Envoy, The Pawn, The Pontiac, The Woods, Zuma
WARNING Mahalo bar staff have a nasty habit of taking your unfinished drink while your chatting with friends, dancing or grabbing a smoke. And then giving you that blank I don’t know what you’re talking about look before asking you to buy another.
4th Hong Kong Rum Fest
Date: 27-28 May, 2016
Venue: Mahalo Tiki Lounge
After parties: Lily & Bloom, Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge
Tickets: Free
