Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua 2 People per Station
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Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Learn how to make your very own personalized rum with teachers to help you in this small-group class. Sample different locally-made rums before going on to mix your own to your tastes. Learn all about the distillation and aging processes from your guides, and meet a master distiller to pick their brain on what goes into making this iconic Caribbean drink.
- Taste five different rums
- Take your 750ml bottle away with you as a souvenir
- A perfect class to take with a pal or partner
- The class is wheelchair-accessible
Sample Menu
Starter
Rum Samples
Sample 5 different flavored rums.
What's Included
- using stills to create distillate
- Alcoholic BeveragesA tasting of our, in house, locally made rums.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 264R+49 English Harbour264R+499 English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
meet us at the academy rum distillery. opposite loose cannon bar. once you come through the security gate we are immediately on the left hand side of the road.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- not recommended for people with severe nut allergies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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This class was incredible! The owner did an outstanding job sharing the rich history of rum in an engaging and entertaining way. Creating our own custom rum blend was a truly unique and memorable experience, something my wife and I will never forget. We also stocked up on several bottles, and every sip brings us right back to that amazing day. Highly recommend!
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Travelers appreciate the tour for its engaging, hands-on rum-making activities that include personalized bottle creation and label customization. Guides and instructors are consistently praised for their friendly, knowledgeable, and inclusive approach, which enhances understanding of rum production and island history. The interactive sessions contribute to an enjoyable and educational experience overall.
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Very informative and fun! Enjoyed making our own "mix" to create what we wanted in a Rum. The 2 people working and helping were very helpful and made it a great experience! Pay attention when booking on Viator if you book the 1 or 2 person trip. Ended up booking more than anticipated, but nice to get 2 bottles after all.
This was a great experience and Jana was the best and so informative. I would definitely do it again, but don't drink before you get there.
Worth the money! Informative , unique and fun!
Staff was patient and would highly definitely recommend!
The Academy of Rum was well worthwhile and a fantastic experience. Our host Jo was funny, knowledgeable and engaging and made our whole time enjoyable. We tasted a variety of rums and each left with our own 750ml creations each. Highly recommend as something to do whilst visiting Antigua.
Great informative class. The drinks all have character so its cool trying to find a good pairing. Bring plenty of water.
Fun time . Add to your to do while in Antigua list.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
We had a great time, we learnt about how rum is made and also had to taste the rum they produced. Had a chance to be able to make and take home your own rum. The guys were very informative and helpful in every way. Totally different experience, so much fun.
Absolutely loved this experience! It was so much fun and Jo really was a great host. We made two bottles which was perfect. One to consume on the trip and one bottle of rum to take home!
The staff was so accommodating since we were a little late due to island time, haha! They were so friendly and fun and we learned so much about the history of rum making and the island. Tip: do eat before you go. You will be drinking a lot of rum in the process!
This was really fun!!! I loved the history lesson and tasting the rum flavors while making our own. The time flew by!! If you like rum and would like to drink while make your own—nothing beats this experience!!
We had the best time! This class was the perfect blend of educational and fun. Our bottle of rum turned out excellent.
Although we were not able to go due to unforeseen circumstances, Academy of Rum was amazing to deal with and will most definitely book again.
Very fun and interesting experience! Nice staff, would 100% recommend. Great location with a restaurant/bar within feet
The process of adding the flavors to the rum was easy but would have liked a little better direction on pairings. It was difficult to determine if the overall combinations would work but it was cool to be able to create a label with our own unique name. The wax sealed top was also a nice touch. The one of team member's that was there the day of our event could have been a little more helpful. My husband was interested in a shirt and she just seemed very disinterested in interacting with any of the groups once we had finished up so he didn’t buy one. Overall, I would recommend because of the fun process of coming up with the name, mixing flavors and of course getting to sample several of the different Rums available.
Really informative and inclusive session, highly recommend it to take home a fabulous hand made treasure from your holiday!
the road down to the bay is steep, windy and nasty potholes on couple of bends so watch that if your in a rental.
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 :)
This was a really fun and different experience, we got to taste their rum and then combine flavours to make your own bottle that you name and take home. The girls leading the class were really friendly and fun, really recommend! It’s near Shirley Heights so would be a good trip to add on if you’re going!
Good fun, entertaining hosts. Me and my partner have been before but brought my parents along this time. Lots of different rums to try, amazing information about the process of making rum. Must do if in Antigua
This was a fun experience! We learned all about the rum process and each person got to make their own bottle of rum. They even printed cute labels for us. They also sealed the bottle so we can take it home in our luggage. Great experience!
Best to get a taxi to experience as you get a lot of shots to try. Clear instructions throughout and great knowledge from the host. Hands on experience making and mixing of the rum.
This experience was really fun. Our instructors were very helpful and made the experience worth it. I’d definitely recommend doing this!!
It’s a tasty and educational experience accompanied by knowledgeable tour guides who make the tour interactive and easy.
Had a great time learning about how rum is made and then learning how to blend different tastes together. Everyone was so informative, my wife and I had a great time.
The Rum Academy offered an outstanding experience, which I enthusiastically endorse. The tour was highly informative, and a key highlight was the opportunity to craft a personalized rum bottle, including flavor selection and custom labeling. This tour promises a rewarding experience.
Great afternoon. Very knowledgable host -we learnt a lot about rum and the elements that make it more palatable. We each made a bottle of rum to suit our individual tastes which we then took home! thoroughly recommend
This class was very fun and informative! Our class director, Joie (not sure how to spell it) but she was amazing! She had a great spirit and made it fun and easy to keep up. We would definitely recommend this class to anyone who, especially if she’s your class director.
Experience was very interactive. The people doing the class were really friendly and welcoming. Class was easy to follow. 10/10
We visited the Rum Academy in mid-August, which is considered the down season in Antigua—lucky for us, because we ended up being the only group there! That meant we got incredibly personalized attention throughout the entire course, which made the experience not only informative but full of fun and laughter. The staff were warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about their craft, which made the whole vibe feel like a private masterclass with friends.
The rum flight was absolutely delicious—each sample had its own unique character, and tasting them side by side really helped us appreciate the nuances. When planning our trip to Antigua, this was the very first excursion I booked, and I’m so glad I did. He especially loved diving into the distilling process, which perfectly complemented his existing knowledge of mead making and moonshine. It was the perfect blend of education and entertainment.
One of the best parts? You get to take home your own bottle of rum, crafted during the course! Just a heads-up: pack some bubble wrap in your checked luggage to keep your bottle safe on the journey home. Trust me, you’ll want to savor it later and relive the memories.
If you’re looking for a unique, hands-on experience in Antigua that combines culture, craftsmanship, and a splash of good humor, the Rum Academy is a must. Highly recommend!
They will run the still for you while they describe how the rum is made. You get a few samples of their rum and then the fun starts. You get to try some of the flavorings and you take a sip of the rum straight off the still. They tell you how to mix everything and proof it down, pour it into the bottle and custom label it (have a name for your bottle ready).
Overall worth the trip to the distillery just to have a custom flavored bottle of rum
It was amazing! Highly recommend!! Every time I go out the country, I try to take a rum making class if they have one. This one was by far the best one and very informative and the hosts knows their stuff.
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