Taste Puerto Rico's agricultural rum story at San Juan Artisan Distillers. This VIP Rum Tasting Tour visits a working sugarcane estate, Cognac potstills, and an aging bodega for guided pours and island context.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking on uneven estate paths and standing during tastings; basic mobility recommended.
Wildlife
History
San Juan Artisan Distillers opened in 2011 and is Puerto Rico's first and only sugarcane estate distillery, focusing on heirloom varietals and farm-to-bottle methods.
Conservation
The distillery emphasizes onsite agriculture and shorter supply chains; visitors are encouraged to stick to paths to protect young cane and minimize trampling.
Arrive Early
Tours start promptly; arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled time to check in and browse the Casa Pepón exhibits.
Hydrate Between Pours
Bring a reusable water bottle to cleanse your palate between tastings and stay comfortable in the coastal heat.
Ask About Releases
If you care about limited barrels or fruit-infused bottlings, ask your guide — some small releases are only available on-site.
Respect the Fields
Stay on designated paths in the sugarcane estate to avoid trampling young stalks and disrupting operations.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is essential in the tropical sun and between spirit samples.
summer
Sun hat and sunscreen
The sugarcane fields offer little shade; sun protection keeps the visit comfortable.
summer
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
You’ll walk through fields and mill areas where sturdy footwear is safer.
Compact camera or smartphone
Capture the potstills, barrel stacks, and sugarcane rows—good memories and tasting notes.