April 24, 2018

Nassau, Bahamas: John Watling's Distillery; things to do

John Watling's Distillery  

17 Delancy St., downtown, in historic Charles Towne area.  Daily 10am-6pm, F to 9pm.  Free tour & tasting. 

A tour of the historic John Watling's  rum distillery and the beautifully restored and Buena Vista mansion is a delight.  Founded in 1789, it will appeal to anyone who enjoys rum mixed with a little history.  Set on more than two acres of lush tropical gardens and named after a pirate, the distillery also offers tastings of their handcrafted small-batch rums.  Premium rums include a pale herbal version, a vanilla-nutty amber, a smooth single-barrel, and the rich, fruity Buena Vista.  Allow time to enjoy a leisurely cocktail (available for purchase) in the Red Turtle Tavern or outside on the verandah.

exterior of Buena Vista mansion at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
exterior of Buena Vista mansion at John Watling's Distillery
in Nassau, Bahamas


fat chickens at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
fat chickens at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas


welcome tasting at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
welcome tasting at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas


colorful buildings at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
colorful buildings at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas


rum barrel sniffing at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
rum barrel sniffing at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas


gift shop at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
gift shop at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas


Red Turtle Tavern at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas
Red Turtle Tavern at John Watling's Distillery in Nassau, Bahamas




images ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers 

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