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Distill a Bottle of Rum on mini copper stills

5.0 · 48 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Sip Antics Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
12:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Distill your own take-home bottle of rum using a mini copper still in a hands-on workshop.

A welcome rum and mixer, rum samples and a cocktail are included; the experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers. 5 from 48 reviews at €108 per person for 3h.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €108 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Welcome rum and mixer, Rum Samples, Rum Cocktail then Distill your own 500ml(50cl) bottle of rum to take home

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    48 ratings
    Guidekin & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 48 of 48

    Star breakdown of all 48 ratings

    5 stars
    48 · 100%
    4 stars
    0 · 0%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the teaching, tastings and making their own rum; the supplied reviews raise no complaints.

    Praised

    • Knowledgeable hosts explain rum history and distilling with humour
    • Relaxed, friendly atmosphere with questions welcomed
    • Wide choice of botanicals and helpful advice on combining flavours
    • Tastings introduce different rum styles alongside cocktails
    • Making and taking home a bottle of rum to personal taste

    Complaints

    • No complaints are raised in the supplied reviews

    Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (26 May 2024 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    The Rum School is situated in a private basement room downstairs at the 'Cumberland Bar' in Edinburgh. Please enter the bar through the front door entrance where your host will welcome for your rum experience. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    12:00 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun; scheduled through April 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Sip Antics; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Accessibility

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Age 18+ minimum age to join

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund
    From €108 per adult