Wylie & Rum is raising a glass to National Rum Day on Saturday, Aug. 16, with specials and an unmatched lineup of rums from around the globe. Guests can celebrate with staff-selected favorites, explore rare and small-batch pours or simply sip and savor a rum flight curated by the experts behind the bar.
From 1-11 p.m. on Aug. 16, guests can enjoy two limited-time rum flight specials starting at just $25, each curated by the Wylie & Rum team to showcase the depth and flavor of its world-class rum collection. Pusser’s Rum will be onsite with giveaways for guests who purchase a drink, and the kitchen will be serving up delicious food specials to keep the energy high and the good vibes flowing.
“The Rummery,” Wylie & Rum’s bar, boasts more than 80 top-shelf rums and a menu of rum-based specialty drinks. The following are the bottles that Wylie & Rum staff are always reaching for, the ones they mix with, sip straight and recommend when someone asks:
Favorite spiced rum mixer: Chairman’s Reserve Spiced – warm cinnamon, clove and a hint of citrus.
Best dark rum: Ten To One Dark – dried fruit, spice, and coffee notes perfect for cocktails or sipping neat.
Staff favorite: Bumbu Original – a sweet, banana-and-vanilla-forward rum featured in the Beach Banana cocktail.
Favorite overproof rum: Plantation O.F.T.D. – a high-proof blend with bold molasses, spice and tropical fruit.
Favorite rum from Jamaica: Hampden Estate – funky and complex
Funky and far-flung: Kiyomi (Japan) – a clean, grassy white rum with agricole-style brightness.
Favorite small-batch sipper: Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve – deep, complex, and heat-kissed.
Owner’s favorite: Ron Centenario 30th Anniversary – elegant, silky and warm with vanilla, oak and spice.