Rum Tasting w/ Chef Enrique
RUM TASTING W/ CHEF ENRIQUE
WORKSHOP - CLASS :::
THE EXPERIENCE
• The History.
Enrique explains the history as well as the traditions and modern techniques of rum making in Cuba.
• The Preparation.
Guests will be offered some bread and cheese to prepare their palate for the tasting.
• The View.s
Like wine tasting, looking at the color and how the rum moves it in the glass is all part of the evaluation.
• The Sniff.
Since rum has high alcohol content, sniffing needs to be done at a distance in order pick up the fine aromas.
• The Tasting.
There are a few special techniques for tasting rum that Enrique will explain in full.
The 5 differnt rums guests will be tasting range from the common rums drunk by Cuban locals to a 20+ year old rum that is considered one of the best.
Note: The video on this page includes a cigar tasting segment which may or may not be included as part of the rum tasting.
ABOUT ENRIQUE
Enrique became knowledgeable about rum by working in kitchens for the past ten years, doing his own research, as well as his relationships with experts who work for the Havana Club label.
activity type: workshop-class
your guides: Boogalu host-guide & specialty guide
location: Enrique's restaurant in Playa, Havana
languages: English-Spanish
duration: 2 hrs.
included: Cuban rums / cheese & bread / pickup & drop off
booking: see options below