Food Event Details
Learn all about from an experienced bartender
Sample different flavors of infused rums
An experience in which you can spend time with friends
Combine flavors and textures
Sample infused rums with a bartender
Havana · Taste different flavors infused into the white rum
2 total hours
Rums, tapas and the advisory of a bartender
Available in: English, Español
We are the managers of PaZillo, a very popular bar and nightlife venue in Vedado. We love that mix of casual food (tapas and burgers) and elaborated cocktails and beverages. Our personal hobby has become to master the techniques necessary to infuse different flavors into white rum and integrate them into cocktails and pairings.
Together we will try different flavors of Cuban infused rums, a mix of tradition and novelty. For decades, families in Cuba's countryside have bury bottles of rum mixed with fruits and waited for several months, to infused flavors into it. With this mix, they have celebrated the birth of a new child. Inspired by these traditions, we have developed a collection of over 30 different combinations: coffee and coconut, spearmint and lime, cinnamon, passion fruit, mango, hot spice, pineapple, ginger. Together we'll explore those flavors, finding those suiting your palate best. You'll learn about the basics of making these amazing infused rums and share a drink with the very person in charge of creating the combinations. You'll learn a true Cuban toast and pair these with some of the most common Cuban cravings - like croquettes and bruschettas. By the end, you'll find yourself in the right mood and with the right friends to enjoy the best of Havana's nightlife.
We'll meet at PaZillo in 5th street between 4th and 6th in Vedado. Colectivo lines, coming from Old Havana, Central Havana and further north in Vedado will drop you in 4th and Línea. If you want to wander after the experience to explore the neighbourhood remember you can always get a taxi back in Cohiba Hotel
Calle 5ta, #604 entre 4ta y 6ta, Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución
The experience will take place at the infused rums bar, an area especially designated to serve this kind of drinks and not regularly open to general public.
Calle 5ta, #604 entre 4ta y 6ta, Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución
Don't eat heavy before the experience. Also, don't skip lunch. You might be heading to some serious drinking. Bring your camera to document the experience. Please let us know if you have any food and beverages related allergies or preferences.
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K
I felt like I gained a Cuban brother after this! Kike was super cool and he definitely got us right on the history of the rum as well as more than enough to drink! Crazy value here!
S
This was our favorite thing we did on our trip to Cuba! The drinks and food were excellent. It is a little pricey but 100% worth it. Would do it again no question.
S
This was a phenomenal night for my friends and I. The place was beautiful and the staff was extremely friendly. Kike was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His personality was very welcoming and contributed to us having an amazing night
J
This was such a blast! Kike will get you wasteddddddd (i stoped at 5 samples cause that was my limit but my friends kept going lol) but he will also make sure you make it back to your hotel safe! He was very friendly and made sure to cater to everyone in our groups needs! We loved him so much we payed his bar a visit a second time on our visit!
A
Omg Kike is very Knowledgeable in all the rum he made , we I personally had too much it was once in a life time experience I will definitely do it again next year
H
Great value for money. Kike is passionate about making rum based drinks with all different flavours. It was only me but we had a good time together, talking, Shari he experiences, and learning about Cuba and the drinks he makes. Highly recommend.
N
Enjoyed this experience. They were super helpful and friendly! There were plenty of laughs and conversation. They even called us a cab when one out of our group got too intoxicated (SORRY!). A nice chill spot, would definitely recommend
A
Fantastic find in Havana! The location is wonderful and the host is incredibly friendly! If you’re looking for something to do outside of touristy Havana Vieja this is perfect.
J
AMAZING experience and definitely a highlight from my trip! We got to try so many different homemade infused rums which were all delicious, and the food and environment were excellent too. If you are a fan of rum, I definitely recommend this!
J
What can I say, Kike was amazing. The whole experience was amazing. Open and friendly, he explained his business, his inspiration and then let us sample his "babies". Know your limit, if you are a light weight like me stick to 4 shots and then ask for a little taste if you want to try other flavours. Drink plenty of water. The bar has a great atmosphere and lovely food selection. My cuban husband really enjoyed himself. We drank ate and talked with our host and other guests- then staggered home. This was amazing night I can recommend it enough.
E
My husband and I really enjoyed this experience and we drank more shots of rum than we could handle. It was so much fun and the food served was also tasty. Enrique explained how the rum was flavored and enthusiasticly provided a lot of information. We also ordered more food items at an extra cost and my husband really enjoyed the ceviche.
L
Nous qui adorons le rhum c’est une expérience à faire,les rhums infusés sont excellents et nouveau pour nous.Chapeau expérience réussi au la main.
T
Highly recommend checking it out! Kike was fantastic! I was brand new to Cuban rum and being able to sample MANY of his infused rums only made me love it more.
J
Had a great time with Kike and trying out the different drinks. He is a great story teller and encourages honest feedback on his drinks. We loved all the unique flavors and got to try many of the drinks. Be careful with the many drinks they will hit hard. Great experience and I recommend it.
M
Kike was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about Rum in Cuba. You could tell his passion in his art of rum from the stories behind some of his creations. Great value for the experience that was provided. Would gladly recommend his activity to anyone who enjoys rum or learning about the cuban culture.
J
Great experience, nice service. Just be carefull about quantity :) 6 shots of ron in 2 hours is too much even for pirates :) To try the rons, i guess, half of glass of each enough;) Anyway, thats not claim, thats my privat recomendation. I dont remember how i got back to my place :))
S
So much fun! We really enjoyed being able to sample the rums and talk through all of the thought that went into making them. There were TONS!
H
15 shots in two hours Don't let "sample" in the name confuse you — you'll be starting with 9 full shots of rum, and continuing from there. As a result, I'm somewhat torn with how to rate this experience. On one hand, the host was very friendly, nice, and enjoyable to spend time with. On the other hand, at no point did I suspect that our rum tasting would consist entirely of shots, or that I'd feel an expectation to take them. I suppose if you're looking to get plastered on some nice Cuban rum, you'd be very happy here. In my case, it came as an unwelcome surprise that derailed the next couple days of my trip. EDIT: I’m editing my review to do two things. First, to reemphasize that my feedback is that the description for this event causes confusion, and it’s my role to share that with with the hosts (so that they can improve) and to share that with other travelers (so that they know what to expect). Second, I’m removing a star from my review due to the response I received from Ariel. This was an event I would’ve recommended to friends who were looking for this sort of thing, but I can no longer do so in good conscience. It’s my role to rate the experience I had, never to “punish” or “blame”, as they’ve put it. This response is a part of my overall experience now, and my review has been updated to reflect that.
C
This tour was SO much fun! We had a great time with our host and other guests and it quickly turned into a party and we gained new friends. Eat before you go. You’re going to DRINK!
Kike is an awesome bartender. He has expert level skill in rum and also explaining the essence of how he does it. He is a natural creative and I can tell he loves what he does. I definitely feel like we connected when we met at Pazillo. Definitely a great vibe and will visit again.