From Academy of Rum · Antigua & Barbuda
A little knowledge.
A whole new appreciation.
Explore rum, the craft of blending and Caribbean rum culture. Find practical advice for your Antigua visit, from a cruise day ashore to an experience you can take home.
Find your next discovery
Begin with curiosity
Choosing your first tasting? Curious about what goes into a blend? Planning around a ship's schedule? Start with the question that matters to you.
Antigua experiences · 4 min read
Prepare for a guided rum tasting in Antigua: what to notice, how the six-sample Academy tasting works and what to tell your instructor before you begin.
Read the guideAntigua experiences · 3 min read
Choose the right kind of Antigua rum experience for your visit. Compare a rum flight, a guided tasting and the Academy’s blending and bottling class.
Read the guideClear answers to the questions behind the spirit, from sugarcane to your own blend.
Learn about rum · 3 min read
Understand the stages of rum production and how fermentation, distillation, aging and blending differ from a guided rum-making experience.
Read the guideLearn about rum · 4 min read
Learn what rum blending means, how it differs from distillation and flavouring, and how the idea connects to Academy of Rum Antigua.
Read the guideMake the most of your time ashore, with the practical details in view.
Cruise visitors · 4 min read
Plan an Antigua cruise rum experience with clear questions about session timing, port transfers, your return journey and ship cancellation policies.
Read the guideCruise visitors · 3 min read
Choose a focused St. John’s cruise day, with practical distinctions between the port area and a planned excursion to English Harbour.
Read the guideBeyond the beach · 3 min read
Explore a thoughtful Antigua day beyond the beach, from heritage and local culture to a hands-on rum experience in English Harbour.
Read the guideBeyond the beach · 3 min read
Plan an Antigua rainy day with honest advice on indoor versus covered activities, rum classes, transport and weather cancellations.
Read the guideGalleon Beach · Antigua
Taste, learn and create your own rum at our Antigua mini distillery, with guidance from your first flavour choice to your finished bottle.
18+ to drink. Please enjoy responsibly.
