Rum Making Masterclass at Galleon Beach: Distilling Techniques and Recipe Creation
4.9
37 Ratings
and Barbuda
Join our Rum Making Masterclass at Galleon Beach to learn distilling techniques, create your own unique rum recipe, and bottle your own rum. Discover the history and origins of rum in the Caribbean.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galleon Beach - - Rum tasting: Taste a sample of rums made right here at Galleon Beach
  • Distilling your own rum: Use your own individual still to distil your own
  • Individual flavor creation: Create your own blend of flavors for your rum
  • Personalized bottle: Bottle your rum with a personalized label to take away your own individual bottle
What's Included
  • Your own pot still and work station
  • Create a bottle of rum from start to finish
Additional Information

Our rum experts will lead you through the entire rum production process. Participants will acquire knowledge of both traditional and contemporary distillation methods employed in rum production.

In addition to these, we’ll assist you with flavor mixing and recipe formulation, enabling you to make a rum that is uniquely yours. You’ll gain insight into the historical background of rum and its roots in the Caribbean, before putting your very own bottled rum in your hands.

  • Drinking alcoholic beverage will only be allowed for 18 years old and above.
Location
Galleon Beach
The distillery is located roughly 30 meters past the security gate at Galleon Beach on the left hand side. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your booked session.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sharon
Apr 19, 2024
Awesome unique experience - Before arriving in Antigua I was looking for something unique to do on my husband’s birthday. I found the academy of rum and since we both enjoy rum thought it would be a fun time. We were not disappointed! We learned how to make rum and the process involved. After tasting 5 different rums, we began making our own with input from Henry, AJ and a lovely young lady whose name escapes me after rum on an empty stomach. Lol. It was such a fun, unique time. We would highly recommend attending a class. You will definitely not be disappointed. If we find ourselves in Antigua again, we’ll definitely be stopping by to say hi. (And buy another bottle or 2 of their delicious spiced rum)
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Whiten0ise
Apr 15, 2024
A great experience - Only learned about this the day before attending and hoped it was going to be as good as the reviews made out. I'm very pleased to say that it certainly was! The hosts Henry and AJ were great, along with the lady whose name escapes me. They told us a little bit about rum making, and how the rums that they make differ from that of the mass-market ones. To start it was trying 5 shots of rum that they made to see which one we preferred. Whilst doing this the clear rum was being distilled right in front of us with it dripping into a beaker ready for us later. We then got into tasting all the different flavours of rum that could be used. Bear in mind these are 40% in themselves so certainly its a very boozy experience! It was good fun trying out all the different flavours and making them come together for your final choice. I did start out all technical, 10ml of this, 5ml of that etc, but that quickly went by the wayside! The class was all very well explained and ended up with a bottle of rum, created by myself and with a label on marking all the ingredients inside it. Overall a great, and unique experience and certainly one I would recommend. I had arrived to English Harbour by bus. After doing a hike, I took the water taxi across. Due to having to be back on the cruise ship for a certain time, time was a bit short. I enquired with the guys who told me that Goodwin could drive me back across to Nelsons Dockyard to await the bus. However after a short while when the bus wasn't coming, he drove me over a 1/3 of the way back to another bus stop where I could catch either the 15 or 17. He certainly didn't need to do this and wouldn't accept any money. Many thanks Goodwin!
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N1609ohelenag
Apr 13, 2024
Make your own rum - This class was awesome. The hosts were very knowledgeable and funny. We learned so much about the history of rum and how to make the rum. Then we each got to make our own bottle using whatever flavors we chose. There was also a tasting before we made our own, of each of the flavors that they make there and of the base rum that comes out of the stills. This helped us decided what flavors we liked so we could chose the right things for our own bottle. At the end, you label your rum and then seal it with wax and take it home. I would definitely recommend this activity! We had a great time.
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Apwhitehead69
Apr 5, 2024
Fun experience - a Must do. - This was an Awesome fun experience, well put together, fully engaged, getting to make your own bottle of rum to take away. I enjoyed every moment, yes I loved the take away rum as well as making my own unique bottle. I would do this again and again.
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Alisa_a
Mar 27, 2024
Great experience! - My husband & I attended a rum making class in December and had a great time! The class was fun, personal, and very educational! Highly recommend a visit when in Antigua.
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Kerrysc6765rq
Mar 25, 2024
Rum - Set just back from a beach with a bar. We were a bit early so enjoyed a cocktail before starting. The owners were knowledgeable and we all had a good time, coming away with our own bottle of handcrafted rum
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Swany33
Mar 2, 2024
Great experience making our own Rum. - A.J. and Henry were great. Fun learning experience and tasting event. The guys were very upbeat and made the experience very enjoyable. Something unique and different. The setting was super cool. Open air under roof so you could enjoy the weather and music from the beach. Got to make a bottle of our own rum and buy some of their local made product. The guys were not pushy about buying anything. I hope they grow the business and expand to Colorado as planned. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone even if you aren’t a big Rum drinker.
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434janekp
Feb 26, 2024
Great experience! Will be back!! - Amazing experience!! The guys were phenomenal, they were both knowledgeable, engaging and made the experience very entertaining. Honestly, cannot say enough good things about it!! Definitely well worth it and we will be back for sure.
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Bobbiw286
Feb 23, 2024
RUM MAKING - We had such an amazing experience. Henry was the best. Highly encourage people to try this out. Can't wait to go back. Irie!
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Passenger186668
Feb 18, 2024
Great rum making time! - What a great experience! I found this the day before and am so glad I did! It was just three of us and as a solo traveler it was cool and to bond with them. I learned so much and am excited to try my bottle. Henry and AJ were awesome. Do this tour for sure !
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