Rum Stroll 2024 – Downtown Alameda – Alameda, CA

Downtown Alameda Inaugural Rum Stroll – Saturday, October 19, 2024 (5:00-8:00pm)

Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting premium local and international rums. Enjoy an evening filled with craft spirits and entertainment while learning about the unique styles from the distillers.

Tickets include a collectible tasting glass, premium rum tastings, small bites at some host locations, and a commemorative guide.

Don’t wait, secure one of the limited number Early Bird Tickets ($45) today before the pricing goes up!

We will also be featuring a VIP Ticket ($75). This ticket includes: VIP check-in location at Dragon Rouge, a special tasting and presentation with Justin D’Olier (Ko’Hana from Hawaii), rum educator Bryan Inman, The Rum Champion (El Dorado from Guyana and others), and a local favorite, Michael Thanos from Forbidden Island, will be discussing their unique rum blend and offering a rum and cocktail tasting. There is plenty of free parking, and includes all items listed with the general tickets (price increases to $85 on October 14th, if not sold out).

Purchase your VIP ticket here.

Sample rums from these craft distillers:

• 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)

Learn more about the distillers and our fantastic hosts: www.AlamedaStrolls.com

A few more details:

Ticket Price: Ticket prices range from $45 to $85 depending on date of purchase. All tasting tickets include a collectible glass, premium rum tastings, small bites at some host locations, and a commemorative guide.

A limited number of Designated Driver tickets are available for $25 and includes bites at some host locations, commemorative guide, and all the fun. DD tickets do not include a tasting glass, rum tastings or VIP access.

General Check-In Location & Time (For non-VIP ticket holders): Alameda Ave Al Fresco Dining Area, located near Alameda Museum (2324 Alameda Ave) and one block from the Oak Street Civic Garage. Check-in is from 5:00-6:30pm; receive wristband, collector’s glass, and commemorative guide.

Tasting Hours: 5:00-8:00pm; choose your own route for visiting the downtown tasting locations.

Explore Downtown Alameda: Come early to browse the local shops or stay late to sit back and relax at a downtown restaurant or bar.

Bottle Sales: Found a new favorite? Select rums will be available for purchase at CRAFT Beer & Wine — Alameda’s premium bottle shop specializing in European wines, barrel-aged beers, and spirits.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21 AND OVER WITH VALID ID.

Still have a question? Participating Bay Area distilleries and downtown businesses are updated on the official event page, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Learn more: www.AlamedaStrolls.com

This is a fundraiser event. Your ticket purchase helps keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy. Additionally, we’re pleased to partner with the REAP Climate Center as part of our Inagural Rum Stroll. $1 from every ticket sold will go to support their vital work in our community.

Note: Participating businesses and rum companies are subject to change. Event is rain or shine.

Photos are from previous Whiskey Strolls! Come join the fun!

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