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Dominican Rum Distillery

  • Distrito Nacional
  • 3 hours
  • Hosted by Alex Luciano
  • Art & Crafts
  • Culture
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Duration
3 hours
Languages
Spanish, English
Level
Easy
Group size
Up to 35 guests
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

About the experience

Dominican Rum Distillery.

Discover the soul of the Dominican Republic at the Historic Dominican Rum Distillery.

On this 1-hour tour, you'll explore the original facilities in San Pedro de Macorís and learn about the entire process of the world's most awarded Dominican rum, from sugarcane to aging in American oak barrels.

What does the experience include?
✓ Guided tour of the historic distillery and museum
✓ Explanation of the fermentation, distillation, and aging process
✓ Visit to the cellar with thousands of barrels
✓ Tasting of Ron Barceló Imperial, Añejo, and Organic
✓ 1 welcome drink (Barceló on the rocks)
✓ Shop with special factory prices

Ideal for rum lovers, couples, and groups. Transportation available from: Santo Domingo / La Romana / Bayahibe.

What’s included

  • Transportation
  • Staff

Itinerary

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    Santo Domingo, La Romana, and Bayahibe

    DOMINICAN RUM - HISTORIC DISTILLERY & PREMIUM TASTING.
    San Pedro de Macorís - The Home of Dominican Rum.

    Immerse yourself in 90 years of Dominican tradition. This is not just a visit; it's a sensory journey through the history of the Caribbean's most awarded rum.

    We welcome you to the *Ron Barceló Historic Center*, located in a restored 1880 colonial mansion in the heart of San Pedro. This is where it all began in 1929.

    *What will you experience?*

    1. *The Rum Museum:* You'll learn about the history of the Barceló family, the old stills, and sugarcane tools. You'll see original photos of the first distillery.

    2. *The Secret of Flavor:* Our master guide will explain why Dominican rum is different. You'll learn about molasses fermentation, distillation, and tropical aging, which is 2 times faster than in Europe.

    3. *The Barrel Cellar:* You'll enter the most photographed room, surrounded by hundreds of white American oak barrels where Barceló Imperial rests for 3 to 10 years. The aroma is incredible.

    4. *The Guided Tasting:* The best part. A professional tasting of 3 rums:
    - Barceló Blanco (perfect for cocktails)
    - Barceló Añejo
    - Barceló Imperial - Our flagship rum, 10 years old, Gold Medal winner

    We'll teach you to taste it like an expert: sight, smell, and taste.

    *INCLUDES:*
    ✓ Admission to the Historic Center
    ✓ Certified bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
    ✓ 1 Welcome cocktail
    ✓ Tasting of 3 premium rums
    ✓ Water
    ✓ Exclusive discount at the official store

    Bethoven Escoto Calle 51 35, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, República Dominicana

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    Santo Domingo

    *RON BARCELÓ - HISTORIC DISTILLERY & PREMIUM TASTING*
    San Pedro de Macorís - The Home of Dominican Rum.

    Immerse yourself in 90 years of Dominican tradition. This is not just a visit; it's a sensory journey through the history of the Caribbean's most awarded rum.

    We welcome you to the *Ron Barceló Historic Center*, located in a restored 1880 colonial mansion in the heart of San Pedro. This is where it all began in 1929.

    *What will you experience?*

    1. *The Rum Museum:* You'll learn about the history of the Barceló family, the old stills, and sugarcane tools. You'll see original photos of the first distillery.

    2. *The Secret of Flavor:* Our master guide will explain why Dominican rum is different. You'll learn about molasses fermentation, distillation, and tropical aging, which is 2 times faster than in Europe.

    3. *The Barrel Cellar:* You'll enter the most photographed room, surrounded by hundreds of white American oak barrels where Barceló Imperial rests for 3 to 10 years. The aroma is incredible.

    4. *The Guided Tasting:* The best part. A professional tasting of 3 rums:
    - Barceló Blanco (perfect for cocktails)
    - Barceló Añejo
    - Barceló Imperial - Our flagship rum, 10 years old, Gold Medal winner

    We'll teach you to taste it like an expert: sight, smell, and taste.

    *INCLUDES:*
    ✓ Admission to the Historic Center
    ✓ Certified bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
    ✓ 1 Welcome cocktail
    ✓ Tasting of 3 premium rums
    ✓ Water
    ✓ Exclusive discount at the official store

    Bethoven Escoto Calle 51 35, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, República Dominicana

Practical information

Pickup options

  • Hotel

Return options

  • Hotel

Cancellation

Cancel without a penalty up to 24 hours before the experience.

Host

  • Alex Luciano

    Host

From$25.00 per person