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title: 101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store
lang: en
type: tour
city: Punta Cana
country: Caribbean
price: 49
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 266
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [ru, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Rum lab, short session
rank_in_category: 7 of 13 (Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/101-oliver-rum-tasting-pairing-and-taino-concept-store/
---

# 101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store

**Guidekin's take:** A guided rum tasting and food pairing in a small lab where you press sugar cane juice yourself and taste molasses on the way to the finished spirit, with hotel pickup, an interpreter and water included. Dress is smart casual and there is no open bar. 4.82 from 266 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #7 of 13 in Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 106 pickup points
- Food included: Food tasting
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Age 18+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 106 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €49 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 266 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Oliver Lab - Rum Experience, by Taino Gourmet
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Russian, English, French, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.82 from 266 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 258 of 266.

- 5 stars: 234 (88%)
- 4 stars: 24 (9%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the hosts, rums and food pairings; transfers draw complaints about delays and unsafe driving

**Praised:**
- Engaging hosts who explain rum history and tasting techniques
- Food pairings that show how snacks change the rum's flavor
- A varied rum selection with generous pours
- Cigar demonstrations and tastings alongside the rum session

**Complaints:**
- Some report smooth transfers, while others describe delays and poor pickup communication
- Reports of unsafe driving during hotel transfers
- Waiting before the tasting and a sales focus in the souvenir shop

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-10-19 to 2026-07-18); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Beverages
- Food tasting

## Not included

- Open Bar

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 106

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 13** | €49 | 1h 15m | 4.82 (266) | shared |
| [Road Off Half Day Buggy with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/road-off-half-day-buggy-with-chocolate-and-coffee-tasting/?format=md) | €44 | 3h | 4.94 (333) | shared |
| [Buggy Ride Into the jungle with cave coffee & chocolate tasting](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/buggy-ride-into-the-jungle-with-cave-coffee-chocolate-tasting/?format=md) | €48 | 4h | 4.91 (525) | shared |
| [4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/4x4-dominican-adventure-with-chocolate-and-coffee-tasting/?format=md) | €54 | 4h | 4.84 (3029) | shared |

Ranked #7 of 13 in Countryside Safaris, Chocolate & Cigars by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €91, median €52; typical length 4h. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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