Journey to the south coast of Jamaica to the Appleton Estate, home of the finest rum in the world. Tour the distillery, sit down to taste a variety of rums and bring home a full bottle of rum.

PRICE: $206
per person

 

After pickup from your hotel, your tour to Appleton Estate starts with the approximate 2-hour drive east along the south coast of Jamaica and into the Nassau Valley in St Elizabeth, where the estate has been making rum since 1749.

When you arrive, your 45-minute guided tour will begin. Visit the distillery to see Appleton’s copper pot stills, which gives the rum a distinctive flavor. Take a look inside the aging house, where the rum sits in oak barrels, some for up to 30 years. Learn about the prestigious history of Appleton Estate, one of the oldest distilleries in Jamaica, and hear about its fermentation process, during which sugar cane molasses and a special yeast culture combine with water that has been filtered naturally by limestone to create Appleton’s much-loved flavor.

Next, it’s time for samples. In addition to the different types of Jamaican rum, try a bit of freshly pressed cane juice. Then spend a little time browsing the gift shop for souvenirs, pick up a bottle of the Appleton Estate Rums that is only sold within Jamaica, before boarding your bus back to your hotel.

Tour Highlights:

Guided tour of one of Jamaica’s best, and oldest rum distilleries
See the tools of the trade, from the copper pot stills to the ageing barrels
Learn about the fermentation process of sugar cane, yeast, and water from the estate grounds
Sample different variety of rums

Includes:

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Admission Fee
Rum Tasting
Well-appointed private air-conditioned vehicles
Lunch
Gratuity (Optional)

 

 

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