This course includes
- Quizzes & knowledge checks
- Downloadable resources
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
- Hands-on activity
Rum fundamentals
In this online course led by Ian Burrell, you will learn key facts and principles about preparing and serving rum.
This course includes
- Quizzes & knowledge checks
- Downloadable resources
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
- Hands-on activity
Supported by trusted hospitality organizations
This course is supported by leading hospitality organizations, reflecting recognized industry best practice.
Skills you will gain
Course details
Welcome to the wonderful world of rum! Rum is one of the most popular spirits in the world, and a favorite among bar staff for its versatility and wide range of flavor profiles. Whether you’re creating a drink that’s dry and clean, or sweet with a bit of spice, there’s a rum out there for you.
This online course is designed to take you on a deep dive into what exactly rum is, and what makes it so special. Guided by global rum ambassador Ian Burrell, you’ll get an inside look into rum’s long and fascinating history, the manufacturing process for rum, and how to make recommendations to customers, as well as the key brands you should know about in today’s market. In short, everything you need to know to have fun serving rum!
What you'll learn in the Rum fundamentals course
- A brief history of rum
- How rum is made
- Common misconceptions about rum
- What exactly makes rum ‘rum’
- English-influenced rums
- Spanish-influenced rums
- French-influenced rums
- How to recommend and serve rum
- Major global rum brands
- What the future of rum looks like
Who the Rum fundamentals course is for
This online course is aimed at bar staff looking to expand their knowledge about rum and its uses.
Course content
12 lessons · 42m 41s total · 1 hands-on activity
Course instructor
Ian Burrell is the world's only recognized Global Ambassador for the Rum category. An ex-professional basketball player in the UK and international recording artist, Ian has tried it all. His passion for rum and cocktails is infectious and in 2007 he...
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