Escorted shopping + interactive rum history tasting

Historical Rum Tasting Experience

Duration: 2.5 hours

Days: Monday & Friday · Year-round

Check-in: 4:00pm check-in TOWN for shopping experience in the Quay

Prices (per person): Adult US$90.00 · Adults only, ages 21+

Escorted Shopping Heritage Quay/Redcliffe Quay 1 Hour

Rum Tour – starts with the tasting of the three Caribbean rums (light, dark & white) while delivering an inspirational interactive journey of the History of Rums- where it starts as a perennial grass, and the development of a liquor from a waste bi-product with no practical use. This Cheap new Spirit boosted the wealth of Sugar Barons, and EU countries to the richest in World (first Global Superpowers), leading to hundreds of years of wars among Europeans.

How-Rum was transformed by French Priests, (while tasting English Rum, French Rhums and Spanish Rons) embraced by the British Navy & Pirates. How and why New England became the leading manufacturer of rum, accounting for 80% of its Exports. John Adams in a letter to a friend, - Rum was an essential ingredient in the war for American Independence and much more.

"Rum is a sweet thing – so please drink responsibly."

Completion of Tour with a leisurely dozy walk back to Ship or relax in the Captain's Tavern.

Included

Shopping – Heritage Quay/ Redcliffe Quay
Tasting a variety of rums Dark/White – Explanation of flavours/blends.
Comprehensive history of Caribbean Rums.
Tasting new generation rums (Spiced – Flavoured)
Tasting of premier aged rum.
Tax free rums available for purchase on request. (TBA)
A rum-infused Caribbean dessert.
Finish with a coffee/chocolate.

What to bring

Money

Requirements & restrictions

Not recommended for persons with back or neck problems and women who are pregnant. No children allowed. Ages 21+ ONLY.

Cancellation with refund: 24Hrs Before departure. Call +1(268)480-1225

Pickup times & boarding locations

Royalton Chic Resort3:15pm hotel/resort reception Island Safari pickup.

Antigua Village, Siboney Beach Club, Tradewinds Hotel3:15pm hotel/resort reception Island Safari pickup.

Dickenson Bay Cottages, Marina Bay, Other Dickenson Bay/Nearby accomodations3:15pm at Tony's Watersports on Dickenson Bay beach Island Safari pickup.

Pineapple Beach Club, Verandah Resort, Hammock Cove Resort, St. James Club, Coco's Antigua, Cocobay, Keyonna2:45pm hotel/resort reception Island Safari pickup.

Jolly Beach Resort, Royalton Antigua Resort, Hawksbill Resort, Galley Bay resort, Blue Waters Resort, Hodges Bay Resort, Ocean Point Resort & Spa3:00pm hotel/resort reception Island Safari pickup.

Jolly Harbour3:00pm at Jolly Harbour Epicurean Island Safari pickup.

NonSuch Bay/Hotels in English Habour/Falmouth Harbour/Locals/far-away hotels4:00pm meet at Tropical Adventures, St. John's to begin shopping experience