Appleton Estate Rum Tour from Runaway Bay: 10 tastings

You taste 10 different rums at the source, not in a bar.

A private rum tasting tour from Runaway Bay takes you to Appleton Estate on Jamaica's south coast for a guided distillery visit and 10 rum samples, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and requires a minimum of four people per booking. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Alcoholic drinks beyond the tasting are available to purchase.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rum tour and tasting at Appleton Estate

• Travel from Runaway Bay to Appleton Estate
• Tour the Appleton Rum Distillery
• Taste 10 varieties of rum
• Learn about rum production history
• Return to Runaway Bay hotel

The experience

Eight hours gets you from your Runaway Bay hotel to the Appleton Estate distillery and back, with time to walk the production grounds and sit through the tasting. The driver picks you up in an air-conditioned minivan and handles the route to the south coast. You learn about rum production and what sets Appleton apart while you're there. The 10 samples let you move through the range without committing to a full bottle, though the estate shop gives you the chance to buy if something lands.

A live guide in English or Spanish leads the distillery tour and the tasting. The minivan is wheelchair accessible, and all areas of the estate grounds and tasting room are accessible too. Bottle water is provided during the day. Cruise ship passengers can book the same tour by providing ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at checkout so the return timing works.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• a guided tour of the Appleton Estate distillery.
• 10 rum samples.
• and bottle water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Rum tour at Appleton EstateGuide in English or Spanish · 07:006-8 hrs, Private Appleton Estate Rum Tour & Tasting, pickup from Montego Bay included

Rum tour of Appleton EstateGuide in English or Spanish · 07:006-8 hrs, Private Appleton Estate Rum Tour & Tasting, pickup from Montego Bay included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

Prices and times updated 19 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Suzette Tours Jamaica

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste the rums at the distillery itself rather than in a resort bar, and if your group is at least four people. That's the minimum for a private booking. The fixed 6 to 8 hour window means you leave early and return with time to spare in your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the actual distillery tour take, or is most of the 8 hours travel time?

The tour itself is the main event. The 6 to 8 hours includes the drive from Runaway Bay, the guided walk through the Appleton Estate distillery, the 10-rum tasting, and the return to your hotel. Travel time is built in, not the bulk of the day.

Can I buy rum to take home, or is the tasting just samples?

The tasting includes 10 samples at the distillery. The Appleton Estate shop is on-site, so you can purchase bottles if you find one you want to bring back with you.

What's the difference between the two Appleton tour options listed?

Both options are the same private distillery tour with 10 tastings, hotel pickup, and guide. You choose one at checkout. Either way, you get the full Appleton Estate experience from Runaway Bay.

Is food included, or should I eat before the tour?

Food is not included in the tour. Plan to eat before departure or bring snacks. The focus is the distillery and the rum tasting.

Do I need to be a certain age to join this tour?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the rum tasting portion of the tour.