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At this 17-acre estate, fragrant flora grows amid the ruins of a 19th-century sugarcane plantation (the former overseer's house has been left open to the elements as a habitat for native fruit bats). There are miniature versions of each ecosystem on St. Croix, from a semiarid cactus grove to a verdant rainforest, along with walking trails, a small museum, and a collection of seashells. The garden's orchid and bromeliad blooms are impressive.
The molasses-based Captain Morgan rum is made at this massive, industrial-scale distillery. The 25-minute "experience" (it's not a factory tour) includes exhibits on island and rum history. An extensive gift shop—really the heart of this operation—sells branded clothing and keepsakes as well as rum. You can taste several varieties of Captain Morgan rum (the original spiced, white, aged, dark, and fruit-flavored) in sips and cocktails.
Take a tour at this local distillery to learn about the Caribbean's original Island Vodka made from breadfruit, Mutiny Island Vodka. Try a flight tasting of the different infusions like Ginger Lime, Smoked Hot Pepper, and the turmeric-ginger blend, or their best-selling Painkiller cocktail. The food menu features a wide variety of Caribbean-inspired options like guava roast pork, stuffed plantain, and coconut shrimp. Tours are provided to walk-in guests every hour on the half-hour, unless active distilling and bottling is taking place.
