{"id":50,"date":"2026-04-14T07:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/experiences\/make-your-own-rum-workshop-6\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:24:18","slug":"make-your-own-rum-workshop-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/experiences\/make-your-own-rum-workshop-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Rum Workshop \u2014 Sint Maarten"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Craft Your Own Caribbean Rum<\/h2>\n<p>Step behind the blending counter at Rumhuys and take control of your own bottle. This is not a demonstration \u2014 you are the blender. Under the guidance of our rum master, you&#8217;ll work with a selection of Caribbean spices, tropical fruits, and flavour extracts to create a rum that is entirely yours.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Included<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome tasting of Rumhuys house blends<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Caribbean rum history and distillation<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on blending session at the bar<\/li>\n<li>Your own bottle \u2014 filled, corked, wax-sealed and labelled with your name<\/li>\n<li>Your personalised recipe card to recreate at home<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary welcome drink on arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Rum \u2014 Caribbean Agricultural Rum<\/h2>\n<p>The base rum you&#8217;ll be working with is pure agricultural rum \u2014 <em>rhum agricole<\/em> \u2014 crafted from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. This is the oldest and most traditional method of Caribbean rum-making, producing a spirit with more character, more aroma, and a truer expression of the island it comes from.<\/p>\n<h3>From Sugarcane to Glass<\/h3>\n<p>The sugarcane is harvested by hand from volcanic hillside plantations, then crushed within 24 hours of cutting to preserve the natural freshness of the juice. Nothing is wasted \u2014 the fibrous cane waste, called bagasse, fuels the steam engine that powers the crushing mill itself.<\/p>\n<p>The fresh cane juice ferments for 48 to 72 hours \u2014 nearly double the industry average. This extended fermentation gives the base its aromatic depth: fruity esters, floral notes, a subtle earthiness that no shortcut can replicate.<\/p>\n<h3>Distillation &amp; Character<\/h3>\n<p>After fermentation, the liquid passes through a traditional copper column still. Copper actively reacts with the distillate, binding sulphur compounds and allowing the aromatic molecules to shine through. The spirit exits the still at between 74 and 80% alcohol, already rich with character.<\/p>\n<h3>Your Blending Session<\/h3>\n<p>Working with this base, you&#8217;ll add your own signature. Our selection of natural additions includes Caribbean spices like cinnamon, clove, vanilla and nutmeg; tropical fruit extracts from mango, coconut, passion fruit and lime; and aromatic botanicals unique to the island. By the end, your blend is finalised, bottled, and ready to travel home with you.<\/p>\n<h2>Perfect For<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cruise passengers looking for a genuine shore excursion<\/li>\n<li>Couples and honeymooners wanting a shared creative experience<\/li>\n<li>Groups and friends celebrating something together<\/li>\n<li>Corporate team events and incentive groups<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who wants a souvenir they actually made themselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craft Your Own Caribbean Rum Step behind the blending counter at Rumhuys and take control of your own bottle. This is not a demonstration \u2014 you are the blender. Under the guidance of our rum master, you&#8217;ll work with a selection of Caribbean spices, tropical fruits, and flavour extracts to create a rum that is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-50","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rumhuys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}