RUM DAYS · RUM TASTINGS
A good flight is three glasses and someone who can tell you why they are in that order. The 15 tastings below are compared on how many pours you get, whether food comes with them, and what the estate charges to sit down.
Review of Casa BACARDÍ’s 75-minute Puerto Rico rum tasting, with four premium pours, chocolate pairing, tram tour, tips, and value advice.
“Tour guide was terrific. She really knew her stuff. The rum tasting was great. The tour itself left alot to be desired as we just drove past a few buildings. I would have liked to walked through the buildings to see the entire process.”
Taste Bahamian rum, snacks, cocktails, and Nassau history on a three-hour small-group walking tour with John Watling’s Distillery.
“Shad truly was an amazing tour guide. His energy was contagious & created a safe space for us all to enjoy one another’s company. Truly enjoyed myself!”
Review of Rio’s Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, samba, caipirinha, local bars, and a late-night club finish.
“I’ve tried pub crawls in many other cities, honestly this one was the best one I’ve done!!”
Review of Mount Gay’s one-hour Barbados rum tasting, with four pours, rum punch, island history, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Loved it, make sure you wear something comfortable to walk around and enjoy. Staff was amazing and insightful”
Taste aged Dominican rum, sugar cane, mamajuana, and pairings at Oliver and Oliver in Punta Cana, with hotel transfers included.
“It was well organized, picked us up on time. It was interesting to learn about different types of rums.”
Tour Kō Hana Distillers in Kunia, taste Hawaiian agricole rum, see heirloom sugar cane, and take home a souvenir glass for $25.
“Fun and interesting Something a little different… Really cool souvenirs in the gift shop. The tour guide was super friendly.”
Review of Nassau’s 3-hour rum and food walking tour, with pirate history, five tastings, cocktails, a speakeasy, and practical tips.
“It was fantastic. Fix was fun and knowledgeable. Loved it!”
Tour Hacienda Santa Ana, sip four Ron del Barrilito rums, enjoy a welcome cocktail, and learn Puerto Rico’s rum story in a small group.
“Knowledgeable guide but not cost effective. Mentioned the gift shop 4-5 times. Was disappointed we had to buy a full bottle or wanted a small sampler to purchase. Very expensive and would have appreciated a charcuterie to absorb some of the alcohol.”
Review of San Juan’s Bio Bay Magic and Rum Tasting Tour, with rum, mountain views, tacos, sunset, swimming, price, and practical tips.
“There is a lot of driving involved in getting to the right location, but it is worth it. The food was delicious, and the bio bay was magical. It was crazy to swim in the bay and see your body glow with the bioluminescence.”
Taste four premium Dominican rums, learn the solera method, and pair each pour with chocolate and cheese at Punta Cana’s Taino Gourmet.
“It was very informative about the rum and the company’s history. The tasting was very good and learned a lot about the different rums that we tried.”
Review of Punta Cana’s Don Lucas cigar, rum, coffee, and chocolate tour, with honest advice on value, pickup problems, tastings, and shopping.
“Not a good experience at all. Bought 4 pair of earrings and had I not looked the man only put one earring in each bag seems very shady.”
Taste Colombian rum with chocolate at Lunático in Cartagena, learn how rum is made, mix a cocktail, and enjoy Castillo San Felipe views.
“Renato was very professional and knowledgeable and it was great to hear his passion for rum and chocolate.”
Taste four Barbados rums at Stade’s beachfront distillery, then enjoy Brighton Beach, cocktails, food, loungers, and a relaxed beach club day.
“Great tasting experience. The staff were absolutely incredible - knowledgeable and super friendly. The beach was spectacular with chairs and umbrellas for you to use. The food was also delicious. I would highly recommend and I hope to be back soon!”
Review of York’s Villains Rum tasting tour, with dark history, theatrical guides, generous samples, practical tips, price, and accessibility.
“Great stories about York villains. Violet was fabulous. The rum is good too they are generous with tasters. Would definitely recommend.”
Explore Paraty’s UNESCO-listed center, learn its colonial and Masonic past, and sample sweet Cachaça Gabriela on a 90-minute tour.
“Thiago was an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable and clearly passionate on the topics. He did an excellent tour and recommend anyone to this experience.”
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