From Montego Bay: Hampden Estate Rum Tasting Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG226801-390154
Category:
Country: Jamaica
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the Hampden Estate on a guided trip from Montego Bay. Savor rum samples and an authentic Jamaican lunch while learning about the distinctive types of rum produced by the estate for centuries.
Enjoy the charming old-world aura on a guided tour of this working distillery. Learn about the over 260-year-old rum making process still in use today. Explore the picturesque grounds surrounding the Great House while getting lost in the historical beauty of this magnificent well kept estate.
Sit back and enjoy a welcome drink of Hampden rum punch under the cool Ficus tree while your tour guide demonstrates how juice was extracted from sugar cane in the 17th century. Grasp the opportunity to learn and test your knowledge of the Jamaican culture in a quick pop quiz.
Visit the Distillery & Ageing House, where the different methods of distillation are done. Your next stop is the rum lab for a brief primer on consistency, quality control, and rum bottling.
Now, we sit down to an authentic Jamaican style lunch before the excitement begins! sample the smooth tasting Hampden rums in the lounge, this won’t be a boring excursion! try a blend of rum and coconut water freshly picked from the estate. Your rum tour concludes with a complimentary Hampden rum cake before returning to the Falmouth port or your resort.
Highlights
- Countryside Sightseeing of the Hampden Greathouse and Gardens
- Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Pork Lunch
- Sampling of Authentic Jamaican
- Memorable historical tour of a 260-year-old distillery
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
