RUM DAYS · UK RUM TOURS
Britain drank more rum than it ever made, and the modern distilleries lean on that history. These 7 cover the Yorkshire plants, the London tasting rooms and the York rum-and-history walks, priced by the flight.
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.”
Tour DropWorks Rum Distillery near Worksop for a close look at rum making, friendly guides, generous tastings, and a small-group visit.
“Darren was very welcoming when we arrived. He made my husband’s birthday treat very special from start to finish. He was very knowledgable when questions were asked. He made a very good happy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend that you should go and taste the rum. Shaun who makes the rum was charming sharing his knowledge of the rum making process.”
Review of Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, with a 75-minute gin and rum tour, tastings, practical tips, and value advice.
“The team was very informative, and clearly enjoy their jobs! It was great to have a look behind the scenes. And the taster session finished off the tour nicely.”
Make a 70cl bottle of gin, vodka, or un-aged rum at Nelson’s Distillery, with tastings, lunch, expert tuition, and 60 botanicals.
“2nd time around and just as fantastic as the first time. Thank you David for making it such a memorable day.”
Distill a 500ml bottle of custom rum in Edinburgh with tastings, cocktails, botanicals, and expert guidance in a tiny group.
“Very enjoyable afternoon with a knowledgeable and engaging host. A huge range of ingredients and Gary has a fine nose for what works. We left with a bottle of rum, some new knowledge and a potential future hobby. Very generous with expertise and measures!”
Taste Shakespeare Distillery rums in a historic Stratford-upon-Avon building, with cocktails, expert guidance, and a relaxed one-hour session.
“Brilliant! Went to the 3pm session on a Saturday and it was brilliant. The atmosphere is cosy and informal, the staff are fantastic and totally passionate about what they do - these guys know their stuff and know what they are doing ( they aren’t just hired to run the course). The rum is beautiful and the shop downstairs is worth a visit on its own.”
Make and bottle your own rum in Edinburgh, with tastings, a cocktail, expert guidance, and a small two-person group.
“My husband and I enjoyed Neil's 3 hour rum oddessy where we learnt the history of rum production, tasting different samples, and bring given the opportunity to distill our own rum with our hand picked ingredients.”
Pick an island, a still house or a bar stool.
