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Experience Stade’s Rum Distillery Tour in Bowling Alley Hill, St. Joseph
Immerse yourself in the rich legacy of rum at the historic West Indies Rum Distillery in Bowling Alley Hill, St. Joseph, Barbados, where you’ll trace more than a century of craftsmanship that produced Planteray Rum and Stade’s Rum. Begin your visit in “Pot Still Alley,” a unique enclave showcasing historic stills including the world’s oldest surviving pot still, then explore the Distiller’s Vault filled with recipes, blueprints, and experiments that chart the distillery’s evolution. Watch the daily alchemy as teams meticulously craft Stade’s and Planteray rums, taste straight from the barrel in the Ageing Bond warehouse, and sample four rums on the Brighton Beach look-out deck with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea, all at the only distillery in Barbados perched on the coastline - an ideal experience to pair with your stay and Events booked through Varoom.
About this activity in Bowling Alley Hill
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Step inside the historic West Indies Rum Distillery in Bowling Alley Hill, St. Joseph, and trace Barbados rum heritage dating back to 1893.
- Explore Pot Still Alley to see a rare collection of historic stills - including the world’s oldest surviving pot still - and learn traditional distilling craft.
- Visit the Distiller’s Vault and Ageing Bond warehouse, taste one rum straight from the barrel, then enjoy a guided four-rum tasting on the Brighton Beach deck overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
- Relax with beach club access at the coastline distillery and shop exclusive Stade’s Rum products with on-site discounts.
Important Information
- Tours include a guided walk through the distillery, Pot Still Alley, the Distiller’s Vault and the Ageing Bond warehouse; tastings and a welcome cocktail are provided.
- The experience is located on the coastline near Brighton Beach - expect ocean views and outdoor walking across uneven surfaces; suitable for most fitness levels.
- Plan for a session that combines history, sampling and shopping; bring photo ID if you intend to purchase spirits and wear sun protection for the deck and beach areas.
- Bookings are hosted through Varoom at the Bowling Alley Hill location in St. Joseph; arrive a few minutes early to check in so the experience can start on time.
Meeting Point
Meet at the West Indies Rum Distillery main entrance in Bowling Alley Hill, St. Joseph (Brighton Beach area). Look for the distillery signage and the pathway leading to the Pot Still Alley; staff will greet you at the entry for check-in.
Includes
- Access to the beach club and Brighton Beach Deck - enjoy ocean-facing seating and views in Bowling Alley Hill, St. Joseph; here you can relax between activities
- Introduction to the Stade’s rum and Planteray rum ranges - learn about signature rums made and showcased in this region
- Exclusive shopping and discounts in the Stade’s shop - take home local rum souvenirs and gifts with member-only offers
- Guided tour of the distillery, including the distiller’s vault, Pot Still Alley and the ageing bond warehouse - a behind-the-scenes look at production in the area
- Tastings: one rum straight from the barrel in the ageing bond, plus four curated rums served on the deck facing the ocean - a coastal tasting experience unique to this destination
- Welcome cocktail and bottled water provided on arrival to start your experience comfortably
Excludes
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Other
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
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.
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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.
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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.
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Know more about Bowling Alley Hill
You’ll join a guided tour through Pot Still Alley, see the world’s oldest surviving pot still, explore the Distiller’s Vault with historic recipes and blueprints, and watch the daily production of Stade’s Rum and Planteray Rum before sampling rums on the Brighton Beach deck.
You can host Group-Friendly visits that combine an informative distillery tour, dedicated tastings of Stade’s and Planteray rum ranges, and time on the brighton beach deck - ideal for Events focused on food & drink, tours & sightseeing, or cultural experiences.
The distillery is the only one in Barbados perched on the coastline, offering unique ocean views of the Caribbean Sea from the Brighton Beach deck - a memorable Outdoor & Nature and romantic setting paired with artisan rum tastings.
Yes - the experience includes a tasting straight from the barrel in the Ageing Bond warehouse and a four-rum sampling on the Brighton Beach lookout deck, plus access to the beach club and the ocean-facing deck steps from the distillery.
Yes - the guided tour and Distiller’s Vault provide a hands-on learning experience about historic distilling techniques, recipes, and experiments, making it a strong choice for workshops, learning, and tours centered on Barbados rum heritage.
When you book, you’ll receive a welcome cocktail and water, access to the beach club and Brighton Beach deck, an introduction to Stade’s and Planteray ranges, plus exclusive shopping and discounts in the Stade’s shop as part of the included features.
