A season of clinking glasses and bold flavors is rolling across Hungary from May 21 to June 20, as Premirum Europe brings a lineup of intimate rum tastings, a pizza-paired night in Budapest, a deep-dive rum club on barrel aging, and a summer blowout Rum & Wine Festival in Gyöngyös. Expect premium pours from the Caribbean to Central America and Australia, plus expert guidance that turns every dram into a story. Seats are limited at each stop, so booking early is more than a suggestion—it’s survival.
Kickoff in Dunaújváros: Six Rums, One Night
Date and time: 2026.05.21. 19:00
Venue: 2400 Dunaújváros, Balogh Á. u. 16-18.
Discover six distinctive rums in a carefully structured flight led by Premirum Europe’s rum expert, on hand to deepen your knowledge and help you zero in on your ideal style. It’s an easygoing evening that blends education with a social vibe, and it often features bottles you won’t stumble upon elsewhere.
Tasting lineup:
– Rum Nation Panama 10 (Panama) 40%
– Canoubier Trinidad & Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) 40%
– Canoubier XO (Barbados) 45.5%
– Naud 12 Venezuela (Venezuela) 41%
– Rum Nation Panama 18 (Panama) 40%
– Hidden Loot Dark Reserve (Panama) 41%
Why go?
– Six curated pours in a rising arc of flavor
– A continent-hopping taste trip
– Insights into production styles and secrets
– Friendly, community atmosphere
Seats are limited—grab a spot early.
Multiple Cities, Multiple Tastings
Dates: 2026.05.21. – 2026.06.20.
Locations: Several towns and venues (8272, multiple municipalities).
The tour brings fresh formats and premium-leaning programs designed for both curious newcomers and seasoned sippers. Expect a journey across continents and production styles, the stories behind each label, and a guided approach to how a good tasting flight actually works. Come for the rum, stay for the knowledge—and the company.
Székesfehérvár: Another Six-Glass Adventure
Date and time: 2026.05.23. 19:00
Venue: 8000 Székesfehérvár, Ady Endre utca 19-21.
Same warm, curated atmosphere, new bottles to explore. The goal remains the same: help you find the rum style that feels most like you.
Tasting lineup:
– Botran 12 (Guatemala) 40%
– Black Tot Finest Caribbean (Blend) 46.2%
– Barbancourt 8 (Haiti) 43%
– Naud Panama 15 (Panama) 41.3%
– Rum Nation Guatemala XO (Guatemala) 40%
– Hidden Loot Dark Reserve (Panama) 41%
Why go?
– Six special pours with a clear flavor arc
– A three-continent taste sprint
– Production insights, good vibes, rare finds
Book in advance—places are limited.
Budapest Pizza Night: Rum Meets Neapolitan Heat
Date and time: 2026.05.27. 19:00
Venue: Budapest, District VII – Erzsébetváros, Dohány u. 22-24.
Not every tasting ends with pizza—and not every pizza is paired with rums like these. Premirum teams up with NEVERLAND for a full-on gastro mashup: six premium rums from around the world, fresh pies straight from the Neverland Pizza oven, and a relaxed, small-group vibe.
Tasting lineup:
– Cihuatán Indigo 40% (El Salvador)
– Pedro Mandinga Blended 40% (Panama)
– Botran 18 Solera 40% (Guatemala)
– Rum Nation Demerara 40% (Guyana)
– Rhum Barbancourt 15 43% (Haiti)
– Makuru Australian Spiced 40% (Australia)
Your ticket includes:
– One pizza of your choice from the Neverland menu
– One non-alcoholic soft drink
– A guided six-pour rum tasting
You pick your dinner—eat what you crave. Burrata pizza carries a +$2.73 surcharge (paid on site). Menu highlights include Marinara, Margherita, Prosciutto Cotto, Prosciutto Crudo, Campagnolo, Diavola, Bianca, Burrata (+$2.73), Tonno, Tartufo, Primavera, and Quattro Formaggi, all done Naples-style with authentic ingredients.
Expect a complete dinner, expert-led rum exploration, and a cozy, personal setting. Seats are limited—reserve early.
Budapest Rum Club: Barrel Power, Unfiltered Truths
Date and time: 2026.06.05. 19:00
Venue: Budapest, District IX – Ferencváros, Balázs Béla u. 16.
The theme is barrel aging: how wood and time sculpt character, what cask strength really means, and the visceral thrill of spirits that reach your glass almost untouched from the barrel.
Lineup:
– Rhum Barbancourt 15-year Estate Reserve 43% (Haiti)
– Black Tot Finest Caribbean 46.2%
– Cargo Cult Navy Strength Rum 54.5% (Australia)
– Izalco 10-year 60.3% (Central America)
– Proof Rum 126 – 12-year Trinidad rum, cask-drawn, uncut 63.2% (Trinidad and Tobago)
Special feature: Through Péter Lehóczky’s own small-cask project, peek into micro-aging.
– Base: Hampden Rum Fire (HLCF), Jamaica
– Cask: 4.2-gallon charred Hungarian sessile oak (Quercus petraea)
– Maturation: 2 years (~37% angel’s share)
– Cask strength: 66% (plus a 56% edition with even more expressive flavors)
Rum Club is more than sipping—it’s knowledge-sharing and community-building. Expect stories, context, and culture alongside your glass.
Gyöngyös Rum & Wine Festival: Sun, Street Food, and Spirits
Date: 2026.06.20. | Gates open: 15:00
Venue: 3200 Gyöngyös, Farkasmály, lot no. 067/25
Back for the fourth time, Dominium Winery (Dominium Pincészet) x Premirum’s summer festival mixes award-winning wines, top-tier rums, and an all-day party. Think umbrellas, easy lounge vibes, street food (smash burgers, anyone?), tastings with exhibitor guidance, DJ sets, a live show by Gábor Heinz “Biga,” distillers on site, a raffle, and playful challenges.
What’s included with a standard ticket:
– Festival entry
– Three rum “duels” (6 pours total)
– Concerts (Biga + DJ)
– Raffle and programs
– Exhibitors’ tasting opportunities
Upgrade to a Complex ticket for a 90-minute masterclass with six premium rums, led by Dr. Csaba Pipei (Premirum Europe co-founder), who brings stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and deep expertise, presented with slides so you taste and learn.
Masterclass lineup:
– Ron Izalco 10-year 43% (Central America / USA)
– Rhum Barbancourt 15 YO Estate Reserve 43% (Haiti)
– Black Tot Finest Caribbean 46.2% (Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica)
– Canoubier Caribbean Rum XO 45.5% (Caribbean)
– Cargo Cult Navy Strength Rum 54.5% (Australia)
– Premirum Proof Rum 126 – 12-year, cask-drawn, uncut 63.2% (Trinidad and Tobago)
Not included with any ticket: food, extra drinks/cocktails beyond the duels, and any additional tasting coupons (if offered, they’re sold separately). Glassware runs on a deposit-return system—you can bring it back or keep it as a souvenir.
Wherever you join—Dunaújváros, Székesfehérvár, Budapest, or Gyöngyös—these tastings promise personality-packed pours, smart guidance, and the kind of atmosphere that makes discovering rum feel like a mini vacation. Book early, sip slowly, and find your winner.
