Appleton Estate Rum Tour from Negril

Take a break from the beach to see another side of Jamaica on a tour of Appleton Estate, a rum distillery that has been producing high-quality rum for more than 250 years. Get a look at the copper pot stills that give Appleton Estate rum its rich flavor, visit the ageing house to see the oak barrels that age the rum, and sample 10 different types of rum. You’ll also enjoy the beautiful, lush setting of the Nassau Valley, and receive a complimentary mini bottle of rum to take home!

After pickup from your hotel in Negril, your tour to Appleton Estate starts with the approximate 2-hour drive east along the south coast of Jamaica and into the Nassau Valley in St Elizabeth, where the estate has been making rum since 1749.

When you arrive, your 45-minute guided tour will begin. Visit the distillery to see Appleton's copper pot stills, which give the rum a distinctive flavor, and take a look inside the ageing house, where the rum sits in oak barrels, some for up to 30 years.

Learn about the prestigious history of Appleton Estate, one of the oldest distilleries in Jamaica, and hear about its fermentation process, during which sugar cane molasses and a special yeast culture combine with water that has been filtered naturally by limestone to create Appleton’s much-loved flavor.

Next, it’s time for samples! In addition to 10 different types of Jamaican rum, try a bit of freshly pressed cane juice. Then spend a little time browsing the gift shop for souvenirs (perhaps an exclusive bottle of Appleton Estate rum that’s only sold in Jamaica?) before boarding your bus back to Negril.