Appleton Estate Rum Tour from Ocho Rios: 10 tastings

Tour the copper pot stills and ageing house, then taste 10 rums

An 8-hour rum tasting tour from Ocho Rios takes you to Appleton Estate on Jamaica's south coast, where you walk through the distillery to see the copper pot stills and oak-barrel ageing house, learn the fermentation process, and sample 10 different varieties. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The minimum drinking age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rum tour and tasting at Appleton Estate

• Travel from Ocho Rios to Appleton Estate
• Visit distillery and see copper pot stills
• Explore ageing house with oak barrels
• Learn about Appleton Estate history and fermentation
• Taste 10 different varieties of rum
• Return to hotel in Ocho Rios

The experience

The tour starts with roundtrip hotel pickup from Ocho Rios and a drive to Appleton Estate, one of Jamaica's oldest distilleries. Once there, you enter the working distillery to see the copper pot stills that give Appleton rum its distinctive flavour, then move into the ageing house where barrels sit for up to 30 years. A guide walks you through how sugar cane molasses, a special yeast culture, and naturally limestone-filtered water combine in the fermentation process to create the rum's signature taste.

The tasting itself covers 10 different varieties, letting you compare the range Appleton produces. You'll learn the history behind the estate and what sets it apart from other Caribbean distilleries. If you find a bottle you want to take home, you have the option to buy.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ocho Rios.
• distillery access and guided tour of the copper pot stills and ageing house.
• 10 rum tastings.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by El Sol Vida

Is this one for you?The full day commitment and the drive to the south coast suit travelers who want to spend a morning and afternoon away from the beach, not those looking for a quick activity between other stops in Ocho Rios.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I see inside the Appleton Estate distillery?

The distillery tour shows you the copper pot stills where fermentation happens and the ageing house filled with oak barrels, some holding rum for up to 30 years. You also learn how the limestone-filtered water and special yeast culture combine with molasses to create Appleton's flavour.

How many different rums do I get to taste?

You sample 10 different varieties of Appleton rum during the tasting portion of the tour, giving you a full range of what the estate produces.

Does the tour include meals or snacks?

The tour includes the rum tasting and all fees and taxes, but food and drinks beyond the tasting are not included. You may want to bring money if you'd like to purchase additional refreshments.

What time does pickup happen, and how long is the full day?

The tour runs 8 hours total, including roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Ocho Rios. Your hotel pickup time will be confirmed when you book.

Is there a minimum age to join this tour?

Children can join from age 8, but the minimum drinking age for the rum tasting is 18, so younger participants would observe the distillery tour without tasting.