Appleton Estate Tour: Explore Jamaica's Oldest Distillery With Tastings
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56 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the exclusive Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience. Explore Jamaica's oldest distillery, taste premium aged rums, and indulge in an authentic Jamaican lunch. Discover the excellence of Appleton Estate Rum and Jamaica.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience - Located on the Appleton Estate, which is nestled in the lush Nassau Valley in St. Elizabeth, the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience showcases how the exquisite Appleton Estate Jamaica Rums are crafted with excellence from cane to cocktail. It is an only-here, authentic, multi-sensory, educational and fun journey where guests have a chance to see, touch and taste their way through Appleton Estate’s unique rum-making process.
What's Included
- Admission & Guided tour of Appleton Estate by Chukka
- Explore the rum distillery and the ageing house
- Immerse yourself in the exclusive Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience
- Guided tasting of three of Appleton Estate’s premium aged rums
- Savour your favourite Appleton Estate cocktail as well as sweet sugar cane and molasses on your tour
- Complimentary Appleton Estate Welcome Cocktail
- Shop for your original Appleton keepsakes in the gift shop
- Appleton Estate is the oldest and most famous sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica
- Selfie Spots
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from Appleton Estate is not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
Upon your arrival, enjoy the unique Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience. Boasting continuous production, the Appleton Estate is Jamaica’s most well-known and oldest sugar estate and distillery. It has been masterfully producing some of the world’s top-quality rum since 1749. Indulge in tasting your preferred Appleton Estate cocktail, along with sweet sugar cane and molasses during your exploration. Enjoy your expedition of the rum distillery, the ageing house, and a guided sampling of three premium aged rums from the Appleton Estate. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to shop for original Appleton memorabilia in the gift shop. Enjoy a flavorsome Jamaican lunch at the charming restaurant and bar, with indoor and outdoor seating options. Get geared up for an enhanced understanding and deeper fondness for Appleton Estate Rum and the exceptional excellence of Jamaica.
- Adults -18 years and over
- Child-11-17 years
- Infant 0-10 years
- Must be 18 years or older to participate in tasting or alcohol consumption.
- Food and beverage options are available for sale.
- Appleton Estate Rums and Souvenirs are available for sale.
- Photos are allowed except in the distillery
- Some sections of tour are not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers will need to select their entry time to Appleton Estate upon checkout.
Location
The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience
Nassau Valley
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(56 Ratings)
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Darryl
Mar 22, 2024
Great tour, great tour guide. - What is there not to like about this tour. Free rum cocktail(s) as you wait for your guide.
We were shown around by Peter, he had a great sense of humour and was very informative, he's happy to answer any questions and more than happy to share a joke. There was a really good rum tasting at the end. The tour was not too long and the facilities are very clean and neatly laid out.
Another shout out to Peter, you're in for a treat if he shows you around.
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Cathy_a
Mar 16, 2024
Best tour in Jamaica - Super informative. Fun way to learn. Samples of everything. Highly recommend. You will learn that all Appleton worldwide is produced here.
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Chantel_l
Mar 2, 2024
Good Vibes, Great Rum - A great experience! We enjoyed our time at the Appleton Estate and appreciate learning the history. The welcome drinks were a great way to start the experience! We had the Stormy Valley and it was so good that we had to get a refill before the tour started. Our tour guide David was great! It was my first time tasting actual ingredients that go into making rum! I’ve never tasted raw cane sugar or molasses before. So this was a pleasant surprise. We even got to walk into the facilities where the distilling takes place. Overall it was a great experience! At the end they offer the opportunity to bottle and label your own rum to take home. My boyfriend and I did it and said we would drink it until our wedding day! This was our first vacation together and it was such a cute way to celebrate that milestone.
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Joseph_m
Feb 28, 2024
Highly recommend - Enjoyed the tour - great guide and history. We loved the ease of the welcome, drinks, and tasting experience.
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Saani_j
Dec 28, 2023
Great tour for the Family - Peter was an excellent tour guide. He told us all we needed to know about the rum making process and how Appleton Estates make it for the entire world. Anyone who loves Appleton or has not tried it should attend this tour. It is well worth the money.
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Nicole_p
Dec 28, 2023
Amazing Adventure! - Such a great tour. Solo or with a small group. It was interesting to learn about the process of making rum and the taste test and the end really helps you understand the aging process. Definitely recommend!
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Nyoka_l
Dec 3, 2023
Most memorable experience - The tasting of the rum in its different stages as it ages. Also seeing the the process that the rum we love so much as to go through for us to enjoy.
The tour guide was well informative and on point.
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Fatwallet
Dec 3, 2023
Well worth it! - You will not regret this visit. It is so informative, showing you the distillery, storage facilities for the barrels, and the rum tasting sessions are a wonderful way to end the tour. If you want to buy some rum bring a good stash of cash as it isn't cheap.
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Tameka_w
Nov 27, 2023
Amazing - This tour was amazing a must do when visiting Jamaica everyone was really nice when you first walk in you get a rum punch which was amazing
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Daytrip545090
Jan 9, 2024
Basic tour - Nice tour but not what we expected. The facilities were clean and employees were nice. The rum tasting at the end was neat and we learned a lot.
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