Blend Your Own Rum: The 6 Best Workshops

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 six locally made rums, learn how rum is distilled and aged, then blend your own flavor mix with help from an instructor. The shared station is designed for two people and includes one 750ml bottle with a personalized label. Jody or Joie may lead your session.

“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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2.Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua for 1 Person

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

At Academy of Rum in Galleon Beach, you’ll taste local rums, learn old and modern distilling methods, use an individual still, mix flavors, and bottle your own creation. Instructors such as Henry, Jody, and Nelly guide the class, which ends with a personalized label and red wax seal.

“This was a lot of fun! Doing some tasting, learning about Rum making and having fun with choosing our flavours was a great way to spend the afternoon. We'd do it again!”

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3.Shared Gin, Vodka & Rum Making Experience at Nelson’s Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Spend about five hours at Nelson’s Distillery School in Staffordshire, where David and the team explain spirit-making, guide you through more than 60 botanicals, and help you create one shared 70cl bottle of gin, vodka, or unaged rum. You will taste spirits, enjoy lunch, then wax-seal and label your bottle to take home.

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4.Cocktail workshop @ Spirited Union Rum Co. (Amsterdam)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

At Spirited Union Rum Co. in Amsterdam, you’ll tour the distillery, taste botanical rums, and make three cocktails with a professional bartender. The workshop lasts about 90 minutes and includes games, a quiz, and an optional non-alcoholic format. George is one of the hosts praised for his humor and lively teaching style.

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5.Private Rum Making Workshop in Philipsburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $69

At The Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg, you’ll tour a pirate-themed experience, hear the story of rum and Captain Jack Sparrow, then create a personal spiced rum with fruits, spices, and other flavors. This private 90-minute activity ends with your own labeled bottle to take home.

“This experience was so fun! The story behind the real captain “Jack Sparrow” was a brag addition before starting the mixing of our own personal rum. From walking in to naming our bottles, this activity was worth it!”

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6.Rum Distillation Workshop with Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Meet Neil at the Cumberland Bar for a three-hour rum workshop limited to two participants. You will taste three flavoured rums, create and distill a bespoke 500ml bottle, enjoy a rum cocktail, then label and wax-seal your bottle to take home.

“extraordinary workshop me and my gf had a lot of fun It's rarely that you see someone being so passionate about his craft while matching the right amount of entertainment. would definitely book another tour next time.”

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