Step into a historic Caribbean barrel house and taste the past—one sip at a time. This immersive rum tasting invites you to explore the Virgin Islands’ rich history through its most iconic export: sugarcane rum.
Guided by passionate hosts in the heart of Charlotte Amalie, you’ll learn the difference between molasses and sugarcane-based rums, the role of the Virgin Islands in the global rum trade, and how French Caribbean sugarcane and cognac barrel aging create a smoother, cleaner spirit.
Your senses will lead the way—start by exploring the rum aroma station, then savor a curated flight of at least four premium rums, each telling a flavorful story of terroir, craftsmanship, and island cult...
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
4-7 rum tastings, water, plantain chips
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Cardow Jewelers
Please meet us in Cardow Jewelers, its the first store on Main Street, directly adjacent to the Post Office.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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ep into the heart of the Caribbean's rum heritage with this immersive Rum Tasting and History Experience in downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Set in one of the island’s last remaining 18th-century barrel houses, this tour is a journey through time—where rum, trade, and culture converge.
✔ Discover the history of sugarcane rum in the Virgin Islands and its connection to the colonial rum trade ✔ Explore the historic port of Charlotte Amalie with insights from a knowledgeable local historian ✔ Learn the difference between molasses-based rums and sugarcane juice rums—and why it matters ✔ Visit our interactive rum aroma station to explore the unique scents of Caribbean rums ✔ Enjoy a guided...
Step into a historic Caribbean barrel house and taste the past—one sip at a time. This immersive rum tasting invites you to explore the Virgin Islands’ rich history through its most iconic export: sugarcane rum.
Guided by passionate hosts in the heart of Charlotte Amalie, you’ll learn the difference between molasses and sugarcane-based rums, the role of the Virgin Islands in the global rum trade, and how French Caribbean sugarcane and cognac barrel aging create a smoother, cleaner spirit.
Your senses will lead the way—start by exploring the rum aroma station, then savor a curated flight of at least four premium rums, each telling a flavorful story of terroir, craftsmanship, and island cult...
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
4-7 rum tastings, water, plantain chips
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Cardow Jewelers
Please meet us in Cardow Jewelers, its the first store on Main Street, directly adjacent to the Post Office.
