Stade's Rum Distillery Tour

Discover Barbados’ rum legacy at West Indies Rum Distillery. Tour historic stills, taste aged rums, and enjoy stunning Caribbean Sea views.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
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 deck facing the ocean
  • Welcome cocktail and water
Additional Information

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…

Location
Brighton Beach
Located on North Brighton Road, to the west of Spring Garden Highway 1, in Black Rock in the parish of St. Michael, Barbados. Our GPS coordinates are 49F9+C8W.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jim
Mar 23, 2026
Rum making come to life! - Historic, informative,professional If you are in Barbados do not miss this experience. They make the best Rum on the planet!
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Bdougro
Mar 15, 2026
Tasty rums - Didn't book full tour, just a tasting. Was $30 for 5 samples- 1/2oz. All were delicious
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Richardbc6831tm
Mar 13, 2026
Jack Sparrow would love this place! - Asha was a fantastic guide! The history of rum distillation in Barbados, and the founding of Stades was presented with flair and humor. Memorizing each tour guest's name was impressive.
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Simon
Mar 12, 2026
Great tour 5☆ - Great tour from start to finish very intimate and personal. Asha was a great guide lots of information and I would highly recommend. Done the other tasting at Mount Bay and was disappointed so overall I would give this Stades a visit well worth it
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K8527hpwilliamm
Mar 11, 2026
Best run tour on all islands - The tour was a lot of fun.Our tour guide , she did an excellent job and communicated to us on a high level. Learn all the facts about making rum. The rum tasting was fun and she had a really good sense of humor would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Connector582733
Mar 11, 2026
Excellent Rum Distillery tour - don't miss it! - The rum distillery tour with tasting was excellent and I would highly recommend for an immersive experience. The host, Asha, was brilliant bringing the stories, methods and production processes to life. The buildings and barrels are very interesting. You can meet real staff doing the real job - no actors or simulations! It is a working environment though so be careful of the dress code. The beachfront location gives a cool vibe where you can stay longer and enjoy a range of food and drinks from their bar. Fabulous sea views.
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536cindih
Feb 28, 2026
Rum Punch & more - Great guide - full of interesting facts & very pleasant. Rum tasting at end was great!
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Wander46698989729
Feb 10, 2026
Great tour - Great tour and private beach.
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Annabelleambroise
Feb 8, 2026
Absolute recommendation! - The visit was pleasant and informative. The guide captured our attention and made the visit entertaining with her anecdotes. Finishing it all off with an appetizing lunch with magnificent views of the beach and the sea made the experience unforgettable.
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Ellen_h
Feb 5, 2026
Great tour - Very informational tour . Asha was just great , and added some fun to it. We went for lunch and beach afterwards. Really enjoyed the tour/ day
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From $90
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).