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Seven rum-based brand activations

With National Rum Day taking place this week, Event rounds up the best brand experiences held in honour of the spirit.

The best rum-based activations includes experiences from Appleton Estate, Kraken and Malibu
The best rum-based activations includes experiences from Appleton Estate, Kraken and Malibu

Quiksilver

 in Leeds in June. Created by the Hedonist Project, the pop-up was themed around California and Hawaii with an interior designed by Quiksilver. Guests enjoyed 90s music, an extensive cocktail menu and food designed to complement the surf theme.

Appleton Estate


, in October, as part of Rum Experience Week. Around 400 people were invited to The Shard in London to join in the action using the hashtag #AppletonLive. The event was hosted by rum ambassador Ian Burrell and Appleton Estate’s senior blender, David Morrison.

Kraken Rum

. The rock-inspired vehicle played distorted versions of metal classics and visited a number of festivals including Camden Rocks and Bloodstock.  and other black decorations such as mistletoe, wreaths and holly. 

Malibu


In the US,  this summer, which features a palm tree aerial selfie station and a VIP booth with close views of the main stage. The activation is part of Malibu's global 'Because Summer' campaign.

Wray & Nephew


The brand's '', a series of summer events, kicked off with Wray's Jerk Fest earlier this month on the rooftop of the Bussey Building in South London. The event featured a cook-off between six of London’s best jerk chefs, a Reggae Rum Punch Relay Race, a free screening of the classic Jamaican film "The Harder They Come" and a host of other activities to celebrate the brand's Jamaican heritage. 

Havana Club Rum


There's still time to visit Casa Havana, a pop-up bar, restaurant and event space from Havana Club, which runs until 20 August. Inside the Soho-based pop-up in London, visitors will be transported to the streets of Havana through a virtual reality 3D experience. 

Young's Pubs and Geronimo's Inn

The two pub brands are hosting . In particular, Kraken has been hosting a 'Black Ink Society' masterclass with an interactive cocktail-making session. 

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