Private Tour

Stade's Rum Distillery Tour Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in the rich legacy of Barbados rum at West Indies Rum Distillery, a historic gem founded in 1893 by the visionary George Stade. Our distillery stands as a testament to passion and craftsmanship, where the acclaimed Planteray Rum and Stade’s Rum come to life.

Begin your exploration in "Pot Still Alley," a unique enclave boasting our collection of historic stills, including the world's oldest surviving pot still. Traverse the grounds of our Distiller’s Vault, a treasure trove of recipes, blueprints, and experiments spanning decades. Observe the daily alchemy of our distillery, where our teams meticulously craft Stade’s and Planteray rums. The odyssey continues in our Ageing Bond warehouse, where you'll indulge in a tasting straight from the barrel, followed by a sampling of four rums on our Brighton Beach look-out deck. This experience unfolds at the only distillery in Barbados perched on the coastline, offering an unique view of the Caribbean Sea just steps away.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Brighton Beach

Learn the magical process of making rum on the island where rum was born! Tour our exclusive collection of historic stills in “Pot Still Alley”, including the oldest surviving pot still in the world. Peer inside our Distiller’s Vault, with its archives of recipes, blueprints and experiments from decades past, and witness the day-to-day workings of our distillery where our expert teams craft Stade’s and Planteray rums. Your immersion continues in our Ageing Bond warehouse with a tasting straight from the barrel, followed by a sampling of 3 rums on our Brighton Beach look-out deck. Savor the moment at the only distillery in Barbados situated right on the coast, steps from the sea!

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Access to our Beach Club including our Brighton Beach Deck and Beach

Introduction to our Stade’s Rum and Planteray Rum ranges

Exclusive shopping and discounts in our Stade’s Shop

Guided tour of the Distillery, Distiller’s Vault, Pot Still Alley and Ageing Bond warehouse

Tastings: 1 Rum straight from the barrel in the Ageing Bond, and 4 rums on our deckfacing the ocean

Welcome cocktail and water

Options

10:45am

1:30pm

10:30am

1:45pm

Reviews

4.90

111 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

104

Tour
ReevesUK2023,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was interesing and fun. Thank you. The Rums were good, I bought a couple of bottles and the tour was hosted well and informative.
Very interesting tour with lots of information
innord112,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very informative tour with nice insights into the production. Also the following tasting on the beach had been presented really nicely.
Authentic Rum Tour
Go16664849453,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the best rum tours we have been on. Great to visit this fully working distillery and see behind the scenes. Would recommend.
Best tour on the island
stanerley,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely people who are kind and hospitable in the reception area, followed by a fantastic tour guide, who really knew her stuff Tasting was on the private beach, with bar, food and changing facilities Don’t forget closed footwear and long trousers!
Just right ++!
Q1690YKsusang,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a positive, professional, FUN, and informative experience. The facilities are new, top notch, well maintained. The staff is so personal and professional. Our tasting guide Asha was such a delight...she quickly turned a group of 15 strangers into a fun group...learning about and tasting rum....all with the glorious beach in the background.
The highlight of our trip!
rexc499,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have been on a lot of wine/distillery tours, but this was by far the best one! We showed up pretty early, but they welcomed us in and we went out to their beach front access and enjoyed some time watching the beautiful waves. Then when it was time for the tour they came and got us from the beach and we began our amazing tour. We got to walk through and see whole process with soo much history and fun along the way. Asha was the best guide i think we've ever had on any excursion/experience. She was knowledgeable, energetic, funny, and just the nicest person you would want to be around. We got to try some rum from barrels to bottles and when it sadly came to an end, we decided to use our whole day in barbados (came from a cruise ship) to just stay at the distillery and enjoy their amazing food, cocktails, and beach, all while being around the kindest people. If we ever make it back to the island, its a must stop.
Brilliant tour!
W3492XDmarcw,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour! Guide was very enthusiastic and imparted knowledge in a fun and professional manner. Great rums to taste. Lovely beach bar. Best rum punch I have had.
Exceptional experience
P5529QTtheresag,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Is was a memorable experience from the entrance to the tour to our very animated tour guide. It was an entire experience to see the process from start to finish and learn about what does into making and producing quality rum. Tasting rum from the Barrell was another experience in itself.
Fantastic
658rheah,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful experience from start to finish. Asha was phenomenal—engaging, informative, hilarious, and perfectly put together. I highly recommend this tour.
So much fun!!
Quincy R,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely incredible experience! Our tour guide Asha was amazing!! So knowledgeable and fun! The history of this place is so cool. Highly recommend!!