Sip, Savor, Discover: Rum Stroll 2024!
Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting premium local and international rum selections served neat at the inaugural Downtown Alameda Rum Stroll. Enjoy an evening filled with craft spirits, live music, and a few tasty bites while learning about the unique styles from the distillers. The fun happens Saturday, October 19, from 5:00-8:00pm.
The Alameda Strolls are a great way to discover new places and support local businesses. Ticket holders will visit 10+ unique downtown shops and spaces to enjoy premium rum tastings from a fantastic selection of distillers. And while at some of the stops, guests will enjoy a savory or sweet bite perfectly paired with each rum tasting.
Ticket prices include a collectible tasting glass, premium rum tastings at 10+ unique downtown businesses, a delicious bite at some locations prepared by a downtown eatery, and a commemorative guide.
Tickets are on sale now, with pricing going up to $65 on Monday, October 14th. To learn more about participating businesses, or to purchase tickets, go to www.AlamedaStrolls.com.
WANT TO BE A VIP AT THE RUM STROLL?
The VIP experience will take place before the main stroll, from 4:00pm-5:00pm at Dragon Rouge. Enjoy a one of a kind tasting and a chat with Justin D’Olier of Ko’Hana from Hawaii as well as rum influencer, 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.
Here’s a little more info about participating businesses:
An excellent variety of distillers are being selected from the Bay Area and around the world for you to enjoy:
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), and more to be announced!
For those who find a favorite they’d like to take home, a selection of bottles can be purchased at CRAFT Beer & Wine — Alameda’s premium bottle shop.
Sweet and savory bites are provided by local restaurants and food producers:
Alameda Comedy Club, Coffee Culture, Craft Chocolates, Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, Dragon Rouge Bistro, Hobnob, The Preacher’s Daughter, and more.
Tastings will be served at these unique downtown businesses:
Alameda Comedy Club, ATMs Unlimited, Coffee Cultures, CRAFT Beer & Wine, Daisy’s Mercantile, Dragon Rouge Bistro, Hobnob, Karibu Wine Lounge, Keller Williams Realty, The Preacher’s Daughter, and more!
Community Partner for this event:
We’re pleased to partner with REAP Climate Center as part of our inaugural Rum Stroll. $1 from each ticket sold will go directly to support REAP Climate Center’s mission to increase access to climate change mitigation by providing ecological experiences and climate job pathways.
Thank you to our sponsor:
The Downtown Alameda Rock & Roll Beer Stroll is sponsored by CRAFT Beer & Wine and Forbidden Island. Proceeds from the event help keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy.