RumShack CV
In addition to the numerous tasting and educational events we regularly attend, the following key events are of particular note:
October 2012
- Featured writer for the RumFest website blog [4]
- Judge: The Angostura Cocktail Challenge
- Attended London RumFest
- Panellist: The Great Mai-Tai debate at RumFest 2012
July 2012
- Coordinated a 'teaser / reveal' series of articles for the global launch of La Hechicera Rum
June 2012
- Guest at the Havana Club 2012 International Cocktail Competition [Cuba]
- Visit: Havana Club Distillery [Cuba]
- Visit: Cognac Ferrand [France]
- Rum Sessions with El Dorado Rum
April 2012
- Founded “The Rum Sessions” Concept
- A consumer focused tasting / educational series of events in conjunction with The Treehouse, Beaconsfield.
February 2012
- Working with Boutique Brands to help promote the G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program 2012 in the UK
December 2011
- Featured article: Plantation Single Cask Rums / Bibendum Website Blog [5]
October 2011
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Featured writer for the RumFest website blog [4]
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Winner: Golden Barrel Awards European Rum Blogger of the Year
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Promotional Social Media Link-up with El Dorado rums
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Created a three way Twitter linked “give away” in conjunction with El Dorado rums, Wax Jambu at RumFest. Limited quantities miniatures were made available to those whose Tweeted the correct phrase combination.
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Attended London RumFest
September 2011
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Nomination: Golden Rum Barrel Awards European Rum Blogger of the Year
May 2011
- Visit: St. Nicholas Abbey [Barbados]
- Visit: Foursquare Distillery [Barbados]
April 2011
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Attended the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival as RumXP members
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Tasting Competition Judge: Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
January 2011
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Visit: Appleton Distillery [Jamaica]
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October 2010 Featured writer for the RumFest website blog [4]
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Tasting Competition Judge: RumFest
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Attended London RumFest
September 2010
- Launch of our regular featured Rum of the Month competition
June 2010
- Created a three way cocktail competition with TheFloatingRumShack.com / Rumconnection.com / RumDood.com to challenge readers to come up with signature drinks that best represent the vibe of the respective websites
- Notable Interview: Asbel Morales, Cuban Maestro Ronero
May 2010
- Invited to become members of the International Rum Expert Panel (RumXP). The RumXP is a peer group of Rum experts set up by Robert Burr, the founder of the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival. www.RumXP.com
April 2010
- Attended the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival / Press Pass
- Featured article: Opinion on UK Rum Clubs / WantToImpress.com [3]
March 2010
- Featured article: Opinion on the flavour change by Sailor Jerry UK / Rumconnection.com [2]
October 2009
- Attended London RumFest
- Featured article: Opinion on the UK rum scene / RumConnection.com [part 1 and part 2] [1]
September 2009
- Visit: Ron Montero Distillery & Bodega [Motril, Spain]
April 2009
- Attended the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival / Press Pass
February 2009
TheFloatingRumShack.com goes live!
October 2008
- Attended London RumFest
August 2008
- Registered TheFloatingRumShack.com
Links to External Writing:
[1] http://rumconnection.com/uncategorized/uk-scene/ and http://rumconnection.com/uncategorized/uk-rum-scene-pt-2/
