Curaçao: Liqueur Distillery Tour & Signature Cocktail Tasting

Summary

Taste Curaçao’s iconic blue liqueur where it’s made and meet the makers

You’ll step into Curaçao’s oldest working distillery with a local guide who brings stories to life, sample three liqueur flavors straight from their source, and relax with a signature cocktail in a leafy courtyard—maybe even with homemade gelato if you go deluxe. Expect laughter, new tastes, and real island warmth along the way.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped through the gates of Landhuis Chobolobo when that sweet, orangey smell hit me — not overpowering, just hanging there in the warm air. Our guide, Yvette, waved us over with a grin and started right in about the original Blue Curaçao. She had this way of talking like you were old friends already. There was a group from Amsterdam next to us, all trying to guess which fruit gives the liqueur its color (none of them got it right, by the way).

Inside, the old distillery felt cool and a little musty — stone walls, faded tiles underfoot. Yvette let us dip our fingers into dried laraha peels (they’re rougher than I expected), then showed us these copper stills that have apparently been bubbling away since 1896. She told stories about how the Senior family kept everything traditional — I caught myself staring at her hands as she gestured, stained faintly orange from zesting fruit all morning.

The tasting part was honestly my favorite. Three tiny glasses lined up: blue, clear, and this deep red one I’d never seen before. The blue tasted bright and citrusy; the red was almost spicy-sweet. We sat out in the courtyard with our cocktails (mine was some twist on a Blue Lagoon) while cicadas buzzed in the trees overhead. If you go deluxe, they hand you this cold scoop of homemade gelato — melts fast but tastes like summer holidays when you’re a kid.

I bought a small bottle for my dad at the gift shop (he’ll probably just keep it on his shelf). Walking out past those blue shutters, I kept thinking how much history is packed into such a small place — and how good it felt to just sit for a second under that big sky with something sweet in your glass.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided tour and tasting at distillery

• Meet local professional guide
• Learn about Senior Liqueurs history
• Enjoy liqueur tasting
• Try signature cocktail
• Option for deluxe cocktail with gelato
• Relax in cozy courtyard
• Visit gift store for souvenirs

Top questions

How long does the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery tour last?

The guided tour lasts about one hour.

Is tasting included on the distillery tour?

Yes, tasting of three different liqueur flavors is included.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included in the deluxe cocktail upgrade?

The deluxe option includes two cocktails and homemade gelato ice cream.

Do tours operate in multiple languages?

Tours may be operated by a multi-lingual guide.

Where does the tasting take place?

Tastings are enjoyed at the end of the tour in the cozy courtyard area.

What’s included

Your visit includes entry to Curaçao’s historic liqueur distillery with a knowledgeable local guide leading you through tastings of three distinct Senior liqueurs; afterward, enjoy one signature cocktail (or two plus homemade gelato if you choose deluxe) served in their leafy courtyard before browsing souvenirs in their gift shop.