RHYTHM OF RUM TOUR
RHYTHM OF RUM TOUR
DISTILLERY TOUR
St Lucia Distillers located in the Roseau Valley on the west coast of Saint Lucia produces world-class rums and liqueurs. The tour of the distillery is for people who enjoy rum and want to gain a better understanding of rum. St. Lucia distillers are known for the art of blending and we are pleased to share our knowledge with you.
The “Rhythm of Rum” tour is open for pre-booked groups (minimum 14 pax) 7 days a week and individual visitors 5 days a week (Monday to Fridays, except public holidays). A complete guided tour will take about an hour to complete. The first tour is scheduled to commence at 9.00 a.m. and the last at 3.00 p.m.
There is wheelchair access to all sections of the tour however motorized/electrical wheelchairs are not permitted in the distillery property. Clients are offered the opportunity to purchase our products on site at our “Rhum Shoppe” at factory prices.
DISTILLERY
The tour begins with a safety briefing, then a short video in the reconstructed ship’s hold and explains rum production, its connection to the island and the distillery’s family beginnings. Guests then proceed to the distillery where it becomes clear that the making of rum has its own distinct rhythm and flavour. From the molasses tanks holding the dark viscous and aromatic raw material to the open vats where final fermentation takes place. Visitors are encouraged to engage all the senses to understand the unique phenomenon that is rum making. Beautiful copper stills dominate the main floor, where guests can observe the progressive distilling process with an opportunity to see and smell the spirit at its various stages.
PRICING & RATES
YOU MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE
PER PERSON:
ADULT TOUR: $12.00 USD / $31.20 XCD
CHILD TOUR (12-15 YRS) $8 USD / $20.80 XCD
ADULT TASTING ONLY: $6.00 USD / $15.60 XCD
GROUP RATES:
IN EXCESS OF 15 BUT UNDER 50: US$8.00 or EC$20.00 per person
IN EXCESS OF 50 BUT UNDER 100: US$7.00 or EC$18.00 per person
IN EXCESS OF 100: US$6.00 or EC$15.00 per person
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO TOUR, BUT ONLY ADULTS 18 AND OLDER MAY TASTE.
CHILDREN ABOVE 15 YEARS PAY $12 USD
GROUPS IN EXCESS OF 80 CAN BE ACCOMMODATED AT ANY ONE TIME PROVIDING THEY ARRIVE AT 30 MINUTE INTERVALS.
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WHAT IS RUM?Rum is the Spirit of St Lucia. It is the connection of a people to its history - a link between hands in the soil from which sugar is grown, to hands in the air as we express ourselves at carnival. St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies captures and bottles that spirit. The process starts using molasses, the by-product of sugar manufacturing, puts it through a heavily controlled and monitored fermentation process, distils and then blends to achieve the right balance and flavours. The rum is then aged, each to the product’s specifications, blended, bottled and distributed. St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies has maintained a reputation for fine rums and liqueurs that are enjoyed in St Lucia and exported all over the world.
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HOW IS RUM MADE?Rum making can be an interesting process, below is a more visual process of the stages: ........................................ 1. Raw Materials Molasses, made from the juice extracted from sugarcane, is imported from the fertile river plains of sugar-producing Guyana. ........................................ 2. Fermentation Water, yeast & molasses are mixed and fermented at controlled temperatures for 24-30 hours. ........................................ 3. Distillation The mixture is heated and distilled in either a pot still or column (continuous) still. Each produces a distinct flavour and each level of extraction gives a unique character to the spirit. The boutique and variety depend on the different draw points. ........................................ 4. Maturation Maturation time depends on the type of rum to be produced – premium aged rums, called sipping rums, are aged the longest; mixing rums like Bounty take less time and white rums like Strong and unaged. ........................................ 5. Blending The exact character of each rum or liqueur is determined by a master team of blenders who are constantly developing new products once the right blend has been created and the product developed, those are meticulously reproduced on the production line. ........................................ 6. Bottling The packaging of a product often makes the difference between a rum’s commercial success and its failure. No matter how critically acclaimed the rum, packaging has to catch the eye. The label needs to resonate with the consumer.
