At Destilerías Arehucas in Arucas, Gran Canaria, you can follow the story of a local rum maker from the factory floor to the warehouse, then finish with a tasting. Guides explain how the rum is made and how the company’s name changed, with tours available in different languages. The tasting can include several pours and a choice of rums, including sweet styles. Leave a little time for the gift shop, where you can browse Arehucas and honey rum to take home.
The distillery tour
The visit takes in the factory and warehouse, with a guide explaining the rum-making process and the company’s history. One part of that story is the change to the Arehucas name. Tours are available in different languages, and guides have been praised for clear, lively explanations.
Arehucas makes rum in Gran Canaria using local sugar cane. The tour offers a closer look at the production behind a well-known Canary Islands drink.
The tasting and shop
The tasting comes at the end of the tour. One reported version included four glasses, with a choice from around 20 rums; the selection can include sweet varieties. The exact tasting and tour details can change, so check with the distillery before visiting.
The route ends by the gift shop, where you can look for Arehucas rum and honey rum. The distillery is within walking distance of Arucas city centre. If you plan to taste, arrange transport that does not require you to drive.
FAQ
Where is Destilerías Arehucas?
The distillery is in Arucas, Gran Canaria, at Lugar Era de San Pedro, 2. It is within walking distance of the city centre.
What happens on the tour?
The tour visits the factory and warehouse and covers the company’s history and rum production. It ends with a rum tasting.
Can you taste different rums?
Yes. A reported tasting included four pours and a choice from around 20 rums, including sweet styles. Check current details with the distillery before your visit.
