If you ask rum lover about what is so special about the drink, their reply would be the feeling it leaves with you as if you are strolling on a calm island in a perfect weather. Well, if you are a rum lover and have you flight bookings done for the Caribbean, then you must read LatinOFare’s guide to Caribbean for the rum lover which will have you witness some glorious distilleries that produce mind-blowing rum.
Bahamas
Take the complimentary, self-guided tour of the two-acre wide John Watling’s Distillery located on the Buena Vista Estate, overlooking the harbor and offering panoramic views of lush tropical gardens. The distillery offers insights into the old-fashioned way of bottling rum and age-old oak barrels. Taste the signature “Spirit of The Bahamas,” – Magical rums, Red Turtle Vodka, and a Gin all made from selected local ingredients.
Jamaica
Creator of one the best tasting and award-winning rums in the world, Jamaica is a rum lover’s paradise. Tour the Appleton Estate and Hampden and discover the intricate process involved in making premium quality rum. The tours also reflect on history and culture of Jamaica tied with rum. Well, if this has you all excited, book your cheap flight tickets on LatinOFare and go exploring.
Martinique
You could consider rum as a symbol of this island. Swarmed with distilleries, Martinique even runs a “Route des Rhums” from north to south of the island, enabling visitors to witness 10 glorious distilleries on the way; do not miss Rhum JM, Saint James, and Habitation Clement. Also, pay great attention to their process of rum creation as it differs from the rest of the world.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico makes one of the most famous rum in the world – Bacardi, which has a huge distillery in this region open to all visitors. From plethora of rums in this island to its cultural and historical connotation to the mega distillery industry, rum is a massive part of the Puerto Rican experience.
Trinidad
Get some cheap tickets to this Caribbean island and take a tour of the distillery at the House of Angostura which is a leading Caribbean rum and bitter producer. You also can witness the Barcant Butterfly Collection (home of more than 700 butterfly species) and the museum at Angostura.
Barbados
Home to the world’s oldest and leading rum producer – Mount Gay, Barbados is a dreamland for rum lover for 350 years. Take a tour of the Mount Gay Rum Visitor Centre’s distillery, as well as St. Nicholas Abbey, and the Foursquare Rum Factory.
Grenada
Visit the oldest and the most intriguing rum distillery in Grenada – River Antoine Estate, and experience traditional rum making techniques and the finest tasting rum. Known for its unchanged methods, scenic beauty, and historic ties, a tour of this distillery is almost like a exploring a rum museum.
While the Caribbean is full of so many other rum distilleries, the ones here the best you will experience. You could book cheap plane tickets and spend a long time in the Caribbean exploring the rum culture, history, and varieties across the islands.
