The 2017 Rum University 5-Day Rum Course February 20th - 24th in Louisville, Kentucky at the Moonshine University.
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Arm Yourself with Rum Expertise and Propel your Rums to the Next Level!
The Rum University
5- Day Rum Course April 11th- 15th, 2016
The Rum University and Moonshine University join forces again to offer the most comprehensive rum training to existing and future rum distillers and brand owners from around the world.The 5-day course will guide attendees through the financial, marketing, production, aging and blending of rum, so each person can leave with a complete understanding of how rums can fit into the economic landscape. The course will offer a great combination of theory and practice, making it the ideal learning tool for anyone whose livelihood will depend on their ability to properly produce and commercialize excellent rums.The course will be held at the Moonshine University in Louisville, Kentucky April 11th- 15th, 2016
Successful rum brands start with the end in mind. Our curriculum is designed to take you “from the grass to the glass!”
Day 1: The Business of Rum. We will guide you through the economic and political landscape of the industry, so you understand your competitors’ advantages and disadvantages.
Day 2: The Classifications of Rum. We analyze commercially available rums to identify their organoleptical characteristics and associated product ion costs.
Day 3: The Art of Rum Making. You will spend an entire day exploring the distillation of rum, understanding cuts and derived styles, using laboratory and production stills.
Day 4: History and Science of the Barrel. You will spend a full day exploring and understanding rum’s transformation inside the barrel.
Day 5: Essential Rum Laboratory and Techniques & Introduction to Rum Blending. On the last day of the course, you will devote time to understanding and using laboratory techniques, culminating in your blending of three different rums.
Note: This 5 -Day Rum Course fulfills all the academic pre-requisites for our Advanced Rum Distillation and Advanced Rum Blending courses.