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Afro-Caribbean Botanical Rum Odyssey

Guided voyage through heritage island distilleries paired with savory plantain crisps and scotch bonnet infused syrups.

Artisanal rum flight tasting glasses lined up on dark polished mahogany counter alongside dried citrus wheels, raw sugarcane, and fresh roasted spices in soft natural light at Ola Hola Canterbury
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Date & EveningThursday, 30 May 2025
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Service Window18:00 - 20:00
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Afro-Caribbean Botanical Rum Odyssey

Explore rare aged rums from Barbados, Jamaica, and Martinique paired alongside small tasting boards by Chef. Includes five distinct expressions, botanical pairings, and interactive storytelling on sugarcane heritage.

location_onThe Canterbury Setting

10C Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HG

Set within the ground floor hearth lounge, footsteps from the historic Canterbury Cathedral precinct. Stepped low lighting, timber acoustics, and direct view of the charcoal open hearth.

near_me5 mins from Canterbury West Station
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Intimate evening ambiance inside a warm Afro-Caribbean dining sanctuary with glowing amber pendant lamps, wooden dining tables filled with small plates and cocktail glasses, a vintage turntable setup playing vinyl records in the corner, deep leaf green accents, and shadows dancing across exposed brick walls in Canterbury.
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For tables of 8 or more, we arrange bespoke family-style platters and reserved hearth booths.

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Thu, 30 May • 18:00Botanical Rum Odyssey
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