Caribbean rum in Vienna
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About this class
For a long time, rum was a spirit that actually had no particular reputation. At most for mixing, or as the local rum that grandma used to flavor her pastries. In fact, this category of spirits includes a wide range of different production methods, regional specialities and outstanding craftsmanship. The main regions of today's rum production in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean and in particular the islands of the Caribbean Sea have an incredible variety of tastes to offer.
Dive into the world of these fine spirits made from sugar cane with us and learn more about different styles of rum and the influence that the history of individual islands has on their rum. Discover terms such as Overproof, Sippin' Rum, or Rhum Agricole and find out what is behind terms such as Añejo, Gran Reserva, or VSOP in relation to rum. We show them how rum can be tasted and judged and how you can filter out your favorite rum style from the range of many tastes. We are also approaching the topic of “rum in cocktails” and showing that there is more to Cuba Libre than cheap sugar cane schnapps, which must be covered with cola.
What you’ll do in the class
- Our rum expert Erhard “el prefesor” Ruthner will guide you through the tasting, explain the differences in the design of the individual products, talk about the history and stories of Caribbean rum culture and is available to answer your questions
- You'll learn the right tasting techniques to identify and name the different flavor components in rum.
- The tasting includes eight samples of different types of rum from all over the Caribbean and gives you the opportunity to taste the differences.
- Be tasted: *
- Rum samples from various islands, such as Cuba, Hispañola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, St. Lucia and others
- Rhum agricole from Martinique, or Guadeloupe
- Rum specialties from South and Central America
*Samples may vary depending on availability
Who is the class suitable for?
For people interested in rum and friends of high-quality cuisine, aged 18 and over
Details to remember
Raise Your Spirits
I began in 2002 with lectures on wine, beer, spirits and cuisine. On trips that have taken me to around 150 companies on 3 continents and through special training, I expand my knowledge, which I share with my guests. I have been working as a specialist author for several years.
