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Spend 75 minutes at Casa BACARDÍ learning to mix Puerto Rican rum cocktails led by a BACARDÍ specialist. This hands-on class blends history, tasting technique and access to special-reserve bottles only available on site.
Spend 75 minutes at Casa BACARDÍ learning to mix Puerto Rican rum cocktails led by a BACARDÍ specialist. This hands-on class blends history, tasting technique and access to special-reserve bottles only available on site.
The bay air pushes a salt-and-rum tang through the pavilion as you step into Casa BACARDÍ, the distillery on the Cataño shore that faces Old San Juan across the water.
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Operated by Casa BACARDI Puerto Rico · Cataño, Puerto Rico
The bay air pushes a salt-and-rum tang through the pavilion as you step into Casa BACARDÍ, the distillery on the Cataño shore that faces Old San Juan across the water.
Inside, light bounces off copper stills and glassware; a BACARDÍ specialist greets the group with a welcome cocktail, then hands you a shaker and a clock—75 minutes to learn the basics of classic and Puerto Rican-style rum cocktails. Conversation blends history and technique: how distillation, barrel aging and local sugar cane traditions shaped the spirits you’re tasting.
Geology and place seep into the lesson: San Juan Bay’s coral-fringed shallows and limestone substrates influenced port locations and trade routes that made rum a Caribbean economic engine. Culturally, rum is woven into festivals, cuisine and neighborhood bars; the class ties cocktail recipes to those traditions and to Bacardí’s family story of origins in Cuba and relocation of operations to Puerto Rico in the 20th century.
Expect a hands-on tempo—measure, muddle, shake—and a sensory focus on aroma and balance. Practical points: bring valid photo ID (18+ required), arrive 15 minutes early for check-in, and plan for a short ferry or shuttle from Old San Juan if you’re staying there. The distillery store offers a special-reserve bottle unique to this site; purchases are possible after the class. Hydrate before you arrive, wear comfortable shoes for a standing-focused session, and budget time to enjoy the waterfront views after the tasting.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Light—suitable for most ability levels; requires standing and light movement
The experience runs about 75 minutes, including a welcome cocktail and hands-on mixing under a BACARDÍ specialist’s guidance.
No—participants must be at least 18 years old and present a valid photo ID at check-in.
Yes; the distillery store offers Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve and other site-specific products available for purchase after the class.
Yes—there are ferry and shuttle options from Old San Juan, and the site provides parking; public transportation is available nearby.
Bacardí began in the Caribbean in the 19th century; over the 20th century the company expanded production to Puerto Rico, where this Cataño distillery became a major site for rum aging and export.
Casa BACARDÍ promotes responsible consumption and visitor guidelines; guests are encouraged to minimize waste and follow on-site recycling and water-conservation practices.
Casa BACARDI Puerto Rico operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bay air pushes a salt-and-rum tang through the pavilion as you step into Casa BACARDÍ, the distillery on the Cataño shore that faces Old San Juan across the water.
The bay air pushes a salt-and-rum tang through the pavilion as you step into Casa BACARDÍ, the distillery on the Cataño shore that faces Old San Juan across the water.
Inside, light bounces off copper stills and glassware; a BACARDÍ specialist greets the group with a welcome cocktail, then hands you a shaker and a clock—75 minutes to learn the basics of classic and Puerto Rican-style rum cocktails. Conversation blends history and technique: how distillation, barrel aging and local sugar cane traditions shaped the spirits you’re tasting.
Geology and place seep into the lesson: San Juan Bay’s coral-fringed shallows and limestone substrates influenced port locations and trade routes that made rum a Caribbean economic engine. Culturally, rum is woven into festivals, cuisine and neighborhood bars; the class ties cocktail recipes to those traditions and to Bacardí’s family story of origins in Cuba and relocation of operations to Puerto Rico in the 20th century.
Expect a hands-on tempo—measure, muddle, shake—and a sensory focus on aroma and balance. Practical points: bring valid photo ID (18+ required), arrive 15 minutes early for check-in, and plan for a short ferry or shuttle from Old San Juan if you’re staying there. The distillery store offers a special-reserve bottle unique to this site; purchases are possible after the class. Hydrate before you arrive, wear comfortable shoes for a standing-focused session, and budget time to enjoy the waterfront views after the tasting.