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101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store
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Oliver Lab by Taino Gourmet guides you through rum tasting and food pairings in Punta Cana. The 75 minutes cost from $54 per person. Shared transfers cover Bávaro and Punta Cana hotels. The daily session has an arranged start time. It's an indoor look at the Solera method if you want a short break from your hotel.
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101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store at a glance
| Type | Indoor rum tasting and food pairing |
| Venue | Oliver Lab by Taino Gourmet in Punta Cana |
| Duration | 75 minutes for the tour, 60 minutes for the tasting option |
| Price | from $54 per person |
| Departs | Daily, with the start time arranged |
| Pickup | Shared return transfer from Bávaro and Punta Cana hotels |
| Ages | Ticket band from age 18 to 60 |
| Food | Food pairings with rum samples |
| Main trade-off | Extra transfer charge from Uvero Alto |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, French, Russian |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Beverages
- Food tasting
What's not included
- Open Bar
Options
Which option to book
The one Rum Pairing option is a 60 minute tasting that explains the Solera method. It runs daily, with start and pickup times set for your booking.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Rum Pairing | daily, no time published |
The catch: The ticket band covers ages 18 to 60 only.
The day
How does the day work?
Your shared ride takes you to Oliver Lab to learn how rum is made and taste it with food.
- 1
Hotel collection
The shared vehicle collects you at the time arranged for your hotel. The session takes place at Oliver Lab by Taino Gourmet.
- 2
Rum history
Your guide introduces the history of rum and the Oliver and Oliver house. It's the background to the tasting that follows.
- 3
Cane and molasses
You make sugar cane juice and taste molasses. These ingredients form part of the explanation of how rum is produced.
- 4
Guided tasting
The tasting explores the Solera method with selected rums. Food pairings accompany the samples, with a guide to explain the process.
- 5
Return transfer
Your shared transfer takes you back to the hotel after the tasting and food pairings.
The tour lasts 75 minutes and the tasting option is 60 minutes. Check how long the hotel rides take with Oliver Lab. The trip ends back at your hotel.
Pickup and meeting point
- Covered hotels: Shared rides serve hotels in Bávaro and Punta Cana. Oliver Lab sets a pickup time for your hotel.
- Uvero Alto: You pay an extra charge for a ride from Uvero Alto. You'll need to agree on the cost before you book that ride.
- Food needs: Check your food needs with Oliver Lab when you book. The team needs to know about any food allergies before the tasting.
Before you book
- Check your pickup area before you pay. The ride from Uvero Alto costs extra, and you don't get an open bar.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The rum ticket suits adults aged 18 to 60 who want to taste rum with food. You don't need a day in the countryside. The Rum Pairing option takes 60 minutes. Your guide explains how the rum is made as you taste it.
The chocolate class lets you make something to take home, from $57 per person. Mundo Taino combines a recreated village with a cave visit, from $35 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers looking for an open bar
- Families seeking an activity children can book alongside adults
- Uvero Alto guests who need pickup without a surcharge
Good to know
Know before you go
The minimum drinking age for this tasting is 18. The bookable adult ticket runs through age 60. This is a guided sampling session with food, so the price doesn't buy an open bar.
Check food allergies and dietary needs with Oliver Lab before booking. The tasting includes food pairings as well as rum. You shouldn't assume that a particular ingredient can be removed without discussing your needs with Oliver Lab.
Transport from Bávaro and Punta Cana is shared with other guests. Your collection time is arranged for your hotel. Uvero Alto carries an extra charge, so that journey needs pricing before you commit to it.
The tasting space and its surfaces have wheelchair access. The experience takes place indoors. Your session can have up to 18 guests, with a guide leading the group through the tasting and food pairings.
Bring your phone with the mobile ticket available. A reservation takes 1 to 9 adults, while the tasting group can reach 18. Check with Oliver Lab that enough guests have booked for the trip to go ahead.
You can recover the full payment by canceling at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Later cancellation means no refund. Your arranged start time matters when you decide how long you have to change plans.
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People also ask
- What does the Oliver Rum Tasting cost?
The tasting costs from $54 per person. Food pairings and shared hotel transfers are included for Bávaro and Punta Cana. You also get bottled water during the experience. Uvero Alto transport costs extra, and there's no open bar in the booking.
- How long does the Oliver Rum Tasting last?
The tour duration is 75 minutes, with a 60 minute Rum Pairing option. Your session time is arranged with Oliver Lab. Check how long the hotel transfers take before you plan your return.
- Can children join the Oliver Rum Tasting?
The bookable ticket is for ages 18 to 60, and the tasting sets a minimum drinking age of 18. There isn't a child ticket in this option. Families looking for a shared activity can consider the separate chocolate class and its own age bands.
- Does the Oliver Rum Tasting include an open bar?
No, this is a guided tasting with food pairings. The 60 minute Rum Pairing option covers the rum experience. You learn about the Solera method and taste selected samples. It doesn't provide unlimited drinks after the guided session or during your transfer.
- Is the Oliver Rum Tasting private?
No, the transfer is shared and the tasting group can reach 18 guests. One booking takes up to 9 adults. You don't gain an exclusive session by reserving all the places allowed in one booking. Your guide leads the group through the samples and pairings.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.