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Private Rum Heritage Trail & Plantation Cocktail Masterclass

Follow the island's centuries-old rum-making tradition from sugar-cane field to copper pot still, then craft your own signature cocktail alongside a master distiller. An intimate, sensory deep-dive into Caribbean liquid culture.

What to expect

A private guide escorts you through lush sugar-cane rows to a family-owned distillery that has been crafting pot-still rum for generations. The master distiller walks you through every stage — crushing, fermentation, distillation, aging — with barrel samples at each step. In a beautifully shaded open-air rum bar, you then design your own cocktail using house-aged spirits, fresh island fruit, and aromatic bitters. The session closes with a plated tasting of local bar snacks and a take-home bottle of your creation.

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Withlocals – Caribbean Food & Drinks Experiences
From USD 145 per person (private, guided distillery tour + cocktail class)
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Good to know

Approximately 3.5 hours. Distillery is typically 20–30 minutes from the cruise pier by private transfer (included). Must be 18+ for tastings. Pre-book to secure the private distiller's time; public tastings are a lesser alternative.

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