Authentifc Caribbean Rum training at Vinopolis 30th September

[Paulipbartender]

Gentlemen, are any of you free to come join the trial of our Authentic Caribbean Rum Masterclass next Tuesday 30th Sept at Vinopolis - 10.30am-5pm?

We are demonstrating/rehearsing the training we'll be delivering in UK, Spain and Italy for our Italian and Spanish partners/members of WIRSPA. I could really do with a few more bodies....

Here's the course outline;

- Introduction to WIRSPA and the worldwide growth of golden rum
- What the ACR marque guarantees
- Timeline for the spirit of the Caribbean - evolution of rum
- Rum Production - the 6 'ations - fermentation, distillation, maturation, combination, filtration and dilution
- How to taste rums
- Country guide and tasting of the 15 Authentic Caribbean rums
- Classic rum cocktail making session
- Test
- ACR certificates

It's a course designed for bartenders, but anyone who wants a place, and is free all day this Tuesday should let me know.

Thanks in advance, hopefully see some of you there.

P

[forrest]

We are demonstrating/rehearsing the training we'll be delivering in UK, Spain and Italy for our Italian and Spanish partners/members of WIRSPA. I could really do with a few more bodies....

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i wish, i wish, i wish!! i cannot, but best of luck Paul, i know all of you wil rock the house!!

[Paulipbartender]

I'm sorry - I know it's not exactly fair to tease the Americans, but I wanted to give the MOR brits a chance to come.

[Edward Hamilton]

That sounds very interesting I wish I was going to be there. I'd really like to see what so many people have been working so hard on for so long.

[Paulipbartender]

We'll take you through it whilst your here Ed.

Mr H, you wouldn't mind correcting the typo in the subject part of the text would you? My mistakes really bug me......

[Count Silvio]

I would love to attend these kind of events!

[Rum Runner]

Paul. I for one am happy to see you and your team taking part in this rollout. I know there has been much controversy on this project, (as has been posted earlier on a different thread here) and it has been a long time coming.

I'll be there in "spirit"!

[frenchrumlover]

i ll be there for sure paul. you have me on your side

[Paulipbartender]

Cheers damien. See you at 11am in Vinopolis

[Berbician]

Paul,

I'd love to come and I have nothing else to do that day. Can you give some idea as to the cost?thankyou.gif

[Dood]

*tries to change his October flight to London to today*
*looks at cost*
*weeps*

[Berbician]

Well, I went along to "Vinopolis" on Tuesday and had a really great time. The event was organised by IP Bartenders and the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA) with the aim of promoting the "Authentic Caribbean Rum Marque".

There was a very good attendance, mostly of bartenders, some people having travelled from as far away as Spain and Italy.

The morning session started off with a talk from Ben Reed about the history of rum, and this was followed by a detailed look at rum production.

After lunch, Paul took over and we tasted 15 rums from several different Caribbean countries. These were:

Angostura 5 year old (Trinidad)
Appleton VX (Jamaica)
Banks XM Royal (Guyana)
Barbancourt 5 star (Haiti)
Barcelo Imperial (Dominican Republic)
Brugal Extra Viejo (Dominican Republic)
Chairman's Reserve (St Lucia)
Clarke's Court Old Grog (Grenada)
Cockspur 5 star (Barbados)
Doorly's XO (Barbados)
El Dorado 5 year old (Guyana)
English Harbour 5 year old (Antigua)
Mount Gay XO (Barbados)
Mount Gilboa (Barbados)
One Barrel (Belize)
Sunset Captain Bligh (St Vincent)

After we had recovered from all of those, it was time to mix some cocktails. 9 cocktails were prepared - 3 Daiquiris, 3 Mai Tais and 3 Mojitos; each one being made with a different rum.

After everyone had tasted all the cocktails, we all sat a test and those who passed received a certificate.

I enjoyed myself immensly as the course was both entertaining and educational. I understand that there are plenty more such days planned to take place this year and next year, both in London and other UK cities. I would strongly recommend this course not only to bartenders, but also to anybody who wants to increase their understanding and appreciation of rum.

Finally, a huge thank you to Paul, Ben and especially Nick who ended up doing most of the donkey-work.

[frenchrumlover]

definetly.thank you very much to the three of you guys. great work , great rum and great fun.keep up the good job.

PS: i was waitnig for you to come at match w1 during the evening guys
maybe next time