Private Rum and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena
Taste eight rums and learn how chocolate transforms each one
A private rum and chocolate tasting in Cartagena pairs eight premium Colombian rums with house-made artisanal chocolate and three savory local bites. You'll spend nearly two hours learning the production and history of each rum, tasting how different chocolate percentages complement the flavors, and hearing the stories behind Colombia's most celebrated exports: all with only your own group in the room.
What’s included
- Eight premium Colombian rums of different ages and origins.
- house-made artisanal chocolate of different percentages, each paired with a rum.
- three typical Colombian savory bites from local gastronomy.
Times
- Every day 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00
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The experience
What makes Colombian rum and chocolate worth tasting together? The answer unfolds over nearly two hours in a private setting where a guide walks you through eight premium rums of different ages and origins, each one paired with a specific chocolate made in-house from Caribbean cacao. The guide shares the production methods and history of the rums, weaving in stories and details that make the tasting feel less like a formal lesson and more like a conversation among people who know the product. You're not memorizing facts. You're discovering how a rum aged five years tastes different from one aged twelve, and how a darker chocolate can pull out notes a lighter one masks.
The chocolate here is made from 100% Colombian cacao, and the pairing is deliberate. Each chocolate percentage is chosen to highlight something different in the rum you're about to taste. Between tastings, you'll eat three savory bites typical of local Cartagena cuisine, which reset your palate and ground the experience in the region's food culture. The guide handles the pouring and the pacing, so you're free to ask questions, laugh at the pirate stories that come up, and simply enjoy the flavors without worrying about what comes next.
Because this is a private experience, no other guests join your group. You control the atmosphere and the rhythm of conversation. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on what works for you, and the whole thing wraps up in time to head back out into the city.
Is this one for you?This is a private tasting, so only your group attends: no strangers at the table means you set the pace and the conversation. It suits anyone who wants to understand what makes Colombian rum and chocolate worth the reputation, without the formality of a structured class or the crowd of a group tasting.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
How many different rums will I actually taste?
Eight premium Colombian rums of different ages and origins, each paired with a specific chocolate made in-house. The guide explains the production and history of each one as you go.
What exactly are the savory bites, and will they fill me up?
Three typical Colombian savory snacks from local gastronomy, served between tastings to cleanse your palate. They're meant to complement the tasting, not replace a meal.
Is this a class where I'll learn to taste rum properly, or just a tasting?
It's a tasting with learning woven in, not a formal class. You'll pick up how the rums are made and aged, hear stories about them, and discover how chocolate changes what you taste, but the focus is on enjoying the experience and the conversation.
Can I bring someone who doesn't drink alcohol?
The experience centers on tasting eight rums paired with chocolate and food. If your guest prefers not to drink, check with the operator about whether they can participate by tasting the chocolate and bites instead.
How long does the whole thing take?
Nearly two hours from start to finish, which gives the guide time to explain each rum, let you taste it with the paired chocolate, and share the stories without rushing.
Private Rum and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena
1h 45m · EN · ES
from US$ 107 per person
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