A NEW festival dedicated entirely to rum will take place on Saturday at the Southampton Guildhall.

Drinkers will be able to taste rum from across the globe.

The event promises a rum journey where attendees can taste, rare and special craft spirits from the West Indies, Cuba, South America and the United States.

This will be the largest selection of rums in the city, under one venue including dark, light, spiced, gold, overproof and flavoured. varieties

As well as being able to taste the spirits, there will be live reggae performances by a steel band, cocktail-making demonstrations and the whole event will have a Caribbean beach party theme.

Visitors will also be able to meet distillers on the trade stands, as well as enjoying free samples.

The event is only suitable for people of legal drinking age.

The day will be spilt into two parts, an afternoon session (midday to 5pm) and an evening session (6-11pm).

To book tickets call: 023 8063 2601