Fun In St. Lucia

Rhythm of Rum

In the Roseau valley in St Lucia, host to the agricultural community of Jacmel is St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies, producing world class rums and liqueurs in a process that has, like its environment, changed little in a hundred years. Here, guests to the historic, world class distillery can embark on a Rhythm of Rum tour that takes visitors on a journey that illuminates the connection between the production of rum and the historical and cultural heritage of the island.

The tour begins with a short video in the reconstructed ship’s hold and explains rum production, its connection to the island and the distillery’s family beginnings. Guests then proceed to the main distillery factory where it becomes clear that the making of rum has its own distinct rhythm and flavour. From the molasses vats holding the dark viscous and aromatic raw material to the open vats where final fermentation takes place, visitors are encouraged to engage all the senses to understand the unique phenomenon that is rum making.

Beautiful copper stills dominate the main floor where guests can observe the progressive distilling process with an opportunity to see and smell the spirit at its various stages. But perhaps most intriguing of this process is the casking of the spirit into oak barrels that began their lives in places far flung, in bourbon and port producing districts lending the aging rum both the colour and character of their previous contents.

St Lucia rums and liqueurs very much accompany the celebration of spirit and passion that has so characterised the island’s history. The rhythm of rum tour concludes with a Carnival extravaganza. Colourful costumes and the melodic sounds of steel pan envelope visitors in the Carnival interpretation centre.

The tour ends at a veritable rum buffet where visitors can sample the impressive range and find the rum or rums which best fit the individual palate. Whether it is a premium sipping rum, a crème liqueur or an invigorating spice rum, the Rhythm of Rum boutique stocks and sells your favourite St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies product.

The Cocktail Club

“The cocktail club is about introducing the cocktail culture to the island with quality cocktails using award-winning rums at an affordable price.” – Glenn James

New York and London, long recognised as the centres of the hip and urbane, have witnessed an emerging cocktail culture. With the Cocktail Club St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies has introduced that culture to St Lucia. Rum and coke, gin and tonic are faithful standbys but today’s sophisticated palate craves something more. The cocktail lounge offers something different to those seeking a more refined and elegant cocktail experience. Using all fresh, local ingredients, and employing the unique tropical flavours of passion fruit, mango, gooseberry, tamarind, limes, grapefruit and fresh herbs, St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies’ trained bar tenders bring vibrant new flavour combinations that complement the superior rums and liqueurs produced at St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies.

St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies has partnered with the best bars in the country like Mojitos, Café Claude, Delirius, Razmataz, Spinnakers and Lime on the Bay,to bring you the Cocktail Club.

Revellers and social butterflies can be assured that the Cocktail Club insignia stands for quality. All mixologists have been trained by Shakers International in the UK and produce local and international cocktails to industry standards using St Lucia Distiller’s award winning products.

Local radio personality, The Redman is ambassador of the Cocktail Club and you can listen out for prizes and promotions on his programme on Rhythm FM every Friday.