The 4 Best Rum Experiences in Antigua

1.Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua 2 People per Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $70Our pick

At the Academy of Rum near English Harbour, you taste a flight of locally made rums, learn how rum is distilled and aged, then blend your own flavor mix. Instructors guide you through the process, print a custom label, and seal a 750ml bottle for you to take home. The shared station is designed for two people.

“This was such a fun experience. The ladies who led our group were funny and full of knowledge about the process. My husband and I made 2 completely different flavors of rum. It makes for a nice way to remember our trip once home. Be sure to eat before you come - you will try lots of rum while there :)”

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2.Nicole’s Table – Cooking with Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $165

Nicole’s Table Cooking with Rum is a four-hour class at Nicole and Adam’s home on Orchid Hill Drive. Nicole leads you through a rum-based appetizer, main course, dessert, and cocktails, while Adam hosts a tasting of regional rums. You cook, eat, learn about Antiguan food and culture, and leave with recipes.

“Nicole was an attentive host and catered the experience to exceed our expectations. It was a mix of hands on teachings with education on the history of the ingredients and culture. My family and I enjoyed the interaction with Nicole as she mRead more”

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3.Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua for 1 Person

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $105

At Academy of Rum near Galleon Beach, you learn old and modern rum-making methods, taste house-made rums, use an individual still, mix your own flavors, and bottle the result with a personal label. Instructors including Henry, Jody, Nelly, and owner AJ may guide the session. You leave with a one-of-a-kind bottle.

“This experience was interactive, fun and very informative! I wanted to purchase 5 of the 8 rums I tasted, but am from the states. Instead, I did the mini bottles instead. I am excited about the rum I actually made! I went with a group of friends - 8 of us in total! We are planning to get together towards the end of the summer to "crack" our bottles and taste each other's creations!”

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4.Rum Cooking Class with 6 Rum Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $164

At Nicole’s Table in Antigua, Nicole leads a relaxed, hands-on cooking class covering rum in Caribbean food and drink. You’ll make a three-course meal, taste six rums from Antigua, Guyana, Martinique, and Cuba, then eat on the veranda with sea views. Adam helps with the rum tasting. Bring dietary details when booking.

“Sehr interessanter Kochkurs in traumhafter Umgebung mit herzlicher Gastgeberin! Klare Empfehlung!”

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