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Rum Appreciation in the 21st Century
For many years we kept hearing from distillers, importers, wholesalers, retailers and on-premise staff about the lack of rum information, courses and books. With those concerns in mind, we set out to create a course that would take a student from knowing nothing about rum, to being well-versed on the subject.

	2014 Course Schedule
	January 27th through 31st: available for Private Training (Sold Out) February Contact us for Availability March USA - Public Training (Denver, Colorado area) April April 28 through May 2nd: available for Private Training (Sold Out) May Spain - May 28th through 30th: available for Private Training (Sold Out) June Contact us for Availability July July 29th - Rum training in association with Moonshine University (Louisville Kentucky, USA) August Contact us for Availability September No public training available October No public training available November USA VIP Training (limited availability) USD $5,499 per person December USA - (Sold Out) Question: What is a VIP CLASS? Answer: Most of our classes take place at our distilleries and/or aging warehouses throughout the world. A few classes, however, are offered from the intimacy of Luis and Margaret Ayala's home in Texas, USA. These are offered only to a small number of attendees and include access to the private collection of rum, cigar pairing and more!
	2013 Course Schedule
	January: USA - Classifications of Rum (sold out) USA - Rum Appreciation in 21st Century (sold out) February: USA - The Art of Rum Blending (sold out) March: Caribbean - The Art of Rum Blending (sold out) April: USA - Private Training (sold out) May: Spain - Classifications of Rum (sold out) Spain - History and Science of Barrel (sold out) June: Spain - Classifications of Rum (sold out) Spain - History and Science of Barrel (sold out) July: USA/Texas - The Art of Rum Blending (sold out) August: Private Training (sold out) September: Private Training (sold out) October: South America - Classifications of Rum (sold out) South America - Rum Appreciation in 21st Century (sold out) November: South America - Classifications of Rum (sold out) South America - Rum Appreciation in 21st Century (sold out) December: USA (VIP): The Art of Rum Making (December 2nd-3rd - sold out) USA (VIP): The History and Science of the Barrel (December 4th - sold out) USA (VIP): The Art of Rum Blending (December 5th-6th - sold out) Question: What is a VIP CLASS? Answer: Most of our classes take place at our distilleries and/or aging warehouses throughout the world. A few classes, however, are offered from the intimacy of Luis and Margaret Ayala's home in Texas, USA. These are offered only to a small number of attendees and include access to the private collection of rum, cigar pairing and more!
	Rum Appreciation In The 21st Century
	Lesson I - Origin of Rum: A Brief History Lesson II - Exploring the Foundation of All Rum: White Rums Lesson III - A Matter of Proof: A Volatile Subject Lesson IV - Distillation Methods Part I: Pot Still Rums Lesson V - Distillation Methods Part II: Column Still Rums Lesson VI - French Rhums: Agricultural vs. Industrial Methods Lesson VII - Black, Dark and Spiced Rums: A Taste For Every Palate Lesson VIII - Premium Rums Part I: From the Early Years to Maturity Lesson IX - Premium Rums Part II: Separating Men from Boys Lesson X - Beyond Premium Lesson XI - The Perfect Rum Bar: Putting It All Together Lesson XII - From Humble Origins to Works of Art: Closing Remarks Download Free Low Resolution PDF Lessons
	The Classifications of Rum Part 1 - Classifications based on raw material Part 2 - Classifications based on fermentaiton method Part 3 - Classifications based on distillation method Part 4 - Classifications based on aging Part 5 - Classifications based on blending method Part 6 - Classifications based on style Part 7 - Classifications based on flavoring and alcohol strength Part 8 - Classifications based on color and marketing Purchase High Resolution Printed Material Download Free Low Resolution PDF
	The History And Science Of The Barrel Lesson 1 - The Art of Cooperage Lesson 2 - Why Oak? Lesson 3 - Physical Properties of Oak Lesson 4 - Chemical Properties of Oak Lesson 5 - Understanding Tannins Lesson 6 - Curing the Wood Lesson 7 - Components of the Oak Barrel Lesson 8 - Toasting and Charring Lesson 9 - Transformation of the Rum Inside the Barrel Lesson 10 - Oak Alternatives, Unacceptable Shortcuts Lesson 11 - Soleras, Single Barrels, Specialty Casks Lesson 12 - Choosing the Perfect Barrel for your Rum Purchase High Resolution Printed Material
	The Art of Rum Making (Hands On) Lesson 1 - Introduction to Fermentation Lesson 2 - Yeast Selection, Storage and Propagation Lesson 3 - Preventing and Resolving Fermentation Problems Lesson 4 - Introduction to Distillation Lesson 5 - Distilling with the Goal in Mind Lesson 6 - Distillates Primer: Heads, Tails and Everything in Between Lesson 7 - Introduction to Aging Lesson 8 - Achieving Consistency Lesson 9 - Rum Lab: Using the Tools of the Trade Lesson 10 - Selling Rum in the USA Lesson 11 - Selling Rum Outside the USA Private and public classes are available, please contact us for more information.
	The Art of Rum Blending (Hands On) Lesson 1 - Introduction to Blending Lesson 2 - Introduction to Rum Styles Lesson 3 - Introduction to Aging Lesson 4 - Nosing Techniques for Distillers and Blenders Lesson 5 - Rum Lab: Using the Tools of the Trade Lesson 6 - Recognizing Barrels Lesson 7 - Understanding Additives Lesson 8 - Blending a White Rum Lesson 9 - Blending a Young Rum Lesson 10 - Blending an Old Rum Lesson 11 - Blending a Spiced Rum Lesson 12 - Blending a Fruit-Flavored Rum Private and public classes are available, please contact us for more information.