If you are hoping to see how traditional Haitian rum is made, stop at the Barbancour Rum Distillery. This factory, founded in 1862 by Dupre Barbankour, produces world-class rum. Here you can try more than two dozen unique options, from mango and orange to coffee and hibiscus.
The distillery is located on the northern outskirts of Port au Prince. To get here, you will have to buy a tour in advance, you can’t just pass by and take an excursion.
You will see exactly how Barbancur rum is made, guides will tell you the exact details of how rum was produced, what varieties of sugar beets were used from, where they came from, and how various types of recipes were created. You can see all the internal workings of the distillery and how the staff works to make this delicious rum.