About This Experience

Enjoy a scenic drive from Montego Bay to Jamaica's south coast. Visit the Appleton Rum Distillery and take a guided tour to discover the secrets of the famous Appleton products. Taste some of the world's best rums and bring a free bottle home. Set off on a fantastic day trip to the Appleton Estate and Distillery on Jamaica's south coast, where rums have been handcrafted since 1749. Appleton produces a wide variety of aged rums, as well as the usual gold and white rums. Located in the heart of the country's sugar cane belt, it is the oldest sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica. Sugar cane is harvested both by machines and the old-fashioned way, with men wielding machetes. Parent company Appleton Rum Estate also produces the very popular Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum. This tour will give you a unique insight into part of Jamaica's rich and complex history and culture. Discover first-hand the historical production process of Appleton Estate rums. You will see some of the early methods of extracting juice from sugar cane, discover the unique distillation process in the company's 200-year-old pot stills, and visit one of the barrel houses where the rums age to perfection. At the end of the tour, after tasting the products, you will better understand why Jamaican Appleton Estate rum is the best in the world. Our dedicated driver will meet you at the agreed location and accompany you to the activity. After the conclusion of your adventure, our driver will ensure a safe return to your original pickup location. Don't forget to bring your camera. The Appleton Rum Estate tour lasts approximately 7 hours. You will be picked up from your Montego Bay accommodation at the agreed time and dropped off at the same location at the end of the tour. Entrance fees ($39 for adults and $15 for children under 17) for this activity are the responsibility of the guests. Paradise Palms Jamaica Transportation only provides your transport.

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