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RUM REVELATION TOUR

RUM REVELATION TOUR

RUM REVELATION TOUR

The Ask

The Ask

Build a scalable experiential platform that increased awareness and positioned Diplomático as a leading premium rum brand.

Build a scalable experiential platform that increased awareness and positioned Diplomático as a leading premium rum brand.

The Idea

The Idea

Transform rum education into a discovery-led hospitality experience built around ritual, flavor, and connection.

Transform rum education into a discovery-led hospitality experience built around ritual, flavor, and connection.

The Need

The Need

Diplomático needed to build awareness and loyalty by making premium rum culture feel approachable, social, and locally resonant.

The Solution

The Solution

A national platform that paired immersive storytelling with bartender-led cocktail experiences across six localized markets.

13.5K+

13.5K+

ATTENDEES

ATTENDEES

13.5K+

ATTENDEES

22K+

22K+

COCKTAILS SAMPLED

COCKTAILS SAMPLED

22K+

COCKTAILS SAMPLED

13min

13min

AV. DWELL TIME

AV. DWELL TIME

13min

AV. DWELL TIME

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

Premium spirits brands compete in a crowded category where product differentiation alone is rarely enough to drive lasting affinity. For Diplomático, the challenge was not simply increasing awareness, but creating a modern brand experience that balanced education with cultural relevance while scaling consistently across multiple markets.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Dual Bar Cincept & Messaging

VIP Rum Edutainment

Explorative Studio Space

Elevated Serve Strategy

Elevated Hospitality

The Results

The Results

“Rum Revelation” reframed rum tasting as an immersive cultural experience, giving consumers multiple entry points into the brand through storytelling, hospitality, and elevated cocktail rituals. By combining national consistency with localized execution, Diplomático strengthened consideration, increased engagement, and positioned itself as a premium rum brand built for contemporary social culture.


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