The British Gin & Rum Festival tour continues its 2026 run with the next stop scheduled for August 15 in Portsmouth — one of 11 UK cities featured in this year’s edition, which runs from spring through autumn. Each stop draws an average of over 1,500 visitors, giving gin and rum brands a solid platform for direct consumer exposure.
Among the brands featured at the Portsmouth stands are Hawaii’s Koloa Rum, with its Gold and White expressions, alongside Diviners Apparition Gin. Visitors will be able to sample both brands at dedicated stands as well as at the event’s themed “World Bars,” also featured in the festival’s official brochure.
Traveling festivals like this remain an important discovery channel for craft gin and rum consumers, giving lesser-known brands a chance to compete, through direct tastings, with the market’s established names.
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Source: United Drinks