Oliver Rum Tasting and Pairing: Explore Dominican Culture Through Premium Spirits

Discover the rich culture and history of the Dominican Republic through a premium rum tasting and pairing experience at Oliver Lab by Taino Gourmet.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oliver Lab - Rum Experience, by Taino Gourmet - Our rum tasting experience features a partnership with the expert Romeliers at Oliver and Oliver, who will guide you through a selection of premium rums aged for 25 years or more. During the tasting, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a range of exquisite liquors, including but not limited to Cubaney Centenario, Unhiq XO, Opthimus, and Punta Cana XOX.

The program includes an exploration of the rich history of rum and the Oliver and Oliver House, as well as an overview of the Solera Method used to craft these exceptional rums. You’ll also learn about the essential components of rum, including molasses and sugar cane, and gain a deeper appreciation for the art and science of rum-making.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Beverages
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Open Bar
Meal Options
  • Finger Food International Cusine
Additional Information

Everybody loves Rum, but Rum is not the only a drink, it is Dominican Republic culture it is island history.

Here at Oliver Lab by Taino Gourmet, we will show you something different about Rum. Don’t miss it!

Visit our Instagram to see more #tainogourmet.

This Experience Includes:

  • Round-trip from your hotel
  • Rum Tasting and Pairing
  • Interpreter
  • Sugar Juice Tasting
  • You will make rum sugar juice from sugar cane by yourself
  • Melaza Tasting
  • Rum Destination Expirience
  • Solera Method Story
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Neymakronegg
Sep 24, 2024
Recommend 100% - An amazing time with Felix ! Didn’t know much about rum, and I’ve learned a lot of new things. Crazy how the taste can change so fast after eating something (like cheese and ham) Recommend 100% !
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Curious40553206351
Sep 21, 2024
Superb presentation of Felix - Nice visit on the making of rum and tasting. The tasting of 4 different rums with accompaniment of cheese, chocolate allows to discover all the flavors.
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Eby5369ti
Sep 21, 2024
Rum experience - Jesus is the man I appreciate his honesty and his knowledge of the rum he introduced us to. He is great he knows what he is doing
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Jet27299777755
Sep 20, 2024
Well spent 3 hours 👍 - Our pick-up at Iberostar Bávaro was at 10:45, after an entertaining drive we were guided through a souvenir shop where there is EVERYTHING (cigars, rum, magnets, beach clothes, sunscreen... everything). Price was the shop ok. In a séparée we were then welcomed for the tasting. First, we were generally told about the rum creation and the Oliver company, before it came to the tasting. This was really good and not on sale, we had even asked extra if you can purchase the tasted rum. By the way, the séparée had free water. After the tasting we were able to look around the shop and then could just let us know when we wanted to return, then a gentleman drove us. There were only two of us at the tasting, but it was in English, although we had booked German. Not bad for us, as we speak fluent English, but could certainly be difficult for some. At about 13:30 we were back again. Perfect short trip 👍
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962constantinb
Sep 16, 2024
Felix the best - Felix was a really nice host, the Rum tasting experience was at another level, now I know how to taste Rum at home. Good job
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Leslie_p
Sep 16, 2024
Cheers - The history of Rum making was exciting to explore. All the Rum tasting were delicious. You were able to see the colors in the Rum and smells. Overall a wonderful experience.
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437rhianneh
Sep 15, 2024
Amazing Tour - Santiago was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable on the history of rum for Dominican Republic. He was very friendly & accommodating. Would 10/10 recommend the rum tour when you visit!
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Melanie_k
Sep 7, 2024
Not the greatest but ok - I loved learning about the rum and the tastings were good. Our group was small, so we could ask a lot of questions. It's a short excursion though and I felt like I was on the transportation bus longer than I was at the rum place. Like a lot of excursions, it has a gift shop, and you are given time to "shop" so be prepared for that. They do also have chocolate you can sample and buy and that is really good. All told, it's a decent way to spend the afternoon if you like rum and have a few hours to kill. But I wouldn't put it at the top of the list of things to do during a short vacation in the DR.
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Syriana_s
Sep 2, 2024
Don oliver - Great great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed everything!!!! The fruit pairing and rum tasting went well together. The price point was decent. Would recommend to others!!!!
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Deborah_g
Sep 22, 2024
Tasting was a great experience - The rum tasting was really nice and educational, Felix did a fantastic job. Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the communication from the tour company should've been better. I messaged several times asking why we were being picked up 3 hours before the tasting ( it was supposed to be 1 hour before) and never got an answer, all other questions were answered but that one ignored each time. We arrived about 90 minutes before the tasting, apparently they pick you up so early because they have a small store and a cigar tasting room so you can shop. Knowing this ahead of time would've been nice instead of being ignored. It made it seem like they didn't want you to know what was going on.
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