Distillers Alto Vista Winery & Distillery (Red Star Rum)
Alto Vista, NoordAlto Vista Winery & Distillery (Red Star Rum) is a producer of Rum, Liqueurs based in Alto Vista, Noord, Aruba. Products: Red Star Rum (Estate Sugarcane / Rhum Agricole)
Bodegas Papiamento (Baraca Prestige Distilleries N.V.)
Oranjestad, ArubaBodegas Papiamento (Baraca Prestige Distilleries N.V.) is a producer of Rum, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Oranjestad, Aruba. Products: Papiamento Aruba Style Rum, Papiamento Aruba Reserve, Caribbean Carnival Rum, Aruba Vodka, Rumbean Coffee Rum
Palma Aruba Freezone N.V.
Oranjestad, ArubaPalma Aruba Freezone N.V. is a producer of Rum, Vodka, Whisky, Liqueurs based in Oranjestad, Aruba. Products: Palma Premium Silver Rum, Palma Gold Spiced Rum, Ice Star Premium Dutch Vodka, William Wallace Whisky, Cocolicious Rum Liquor, Cocolicious Vodka Liquor
Palmera Quality Products N.V.
Oranjestad, ArubaPalmera Quality Products N.V. is a producer of Rum, Liqueurs, Blended Spirits based in Oranjestad, Aruba. Products: Rum Palmera (White, Dark, Coconut), Palmera Liqueurs, Palmera Sabrosa, Bon Bini, Taste of Aruba
Pepe Margo Distillery
Oranjestad, ArubaPepe Margo Distillery is a producer of Rum, Gin, Liqueurs based in Oranjestad, Aruba. Products: Pepe Margo Rum, Nautical Rum, Tesoro 1499 Single Barrel Rum, London Dry Gin, Aloe Vera Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur, Rum & Coconut Liqueur
Playa Liquor & Bottling Company N.V.
Oranjestad, ArubaPlaya Liquor & Bottling Company N.V. is a producer of Liqueurs, Rum, Ponche Crema based in Oranjestad, Aruba. Products: Coecoei (agave-rum liqueur), Ponche Crema, Ron Superior Carta Reserva
Red Anchor Distillery
Washington, ArubaRed Anchor Distillery is a producer of Rum, Vodka, Gin, Whisky based in Washington, Aruba. Products: Red Anchor Rhum, Crystal Vodka, Botanical Gin, Handcrafted Whisky, Coconut Rum
WestStreet Liquor Company N.V.
Oranjestad, ArubaWestStreet Liquor Company N.V. is a producer of Rum, Whisky, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Oranjestad, Aruba. Products: Ron Tropical, Morrison Scotch Whisky, Tropicoff Vodka, Fookiu Vodka, Ruzo Vodka, Rom Crioyo, WestStreet Liqueurs (Banana, Coecoei)
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Aruba at a glance
- Population
- 108,785 (2025)
- GDP
- US$4.2 billion (2024)
- GDP per person
- US$38,591 (2024)
- Capital
- Oranjestad
- Currency
- Aruban florin (AWG)
- Languages
- Dutch, Papiamento
- Climate
- Hot semi-arid; about 500 mm of rain a year with a short rainy season September-January; Oranjestad monthly means 27.0-29.6 C; trade winds moderate heat; generally south of the hurricane belt.
- Alcohol per adult
- 12 litres of pure alcohol a year (2024, WHO)
- Spirits imports
- US$24.2 million (2023); mainly from United Kingdom, USA, Netherlands
- Spirits exports
- US$15.8 million (2022); mainly to Colombia, USA
- Import duty on spirits
- Standard (MFN) rate 2021: whisky specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 0.0%; vodka specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 0.0%; rum specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 0.0%; gin specific/compound duty, WITS AVE estimate about 0.0%
Trade bodies and fairs: Vinexpo Americas
Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.
Sources (13)
- api.worldbank.org/v2/country/ABW/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?format=json&mrv=6
- api.worldbank.org/v2/country/ABW/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?format=json&mrv=6
- api.worldbank.org/v2/country/ABW/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?format=json&mrv=6
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruba
- ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/SA_0000001688?$filter=SpatialDim eq 'ABW'
- comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/A/HS?reporterCode=533&period=2023&cmdCode=2208&flow
- comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/A/HS?reporterCode=533&period=2022&cmdCode=2208&flow
- wits.worldbank.org/API/V1/SDMX/V21/datasource/TRN/reporter/533/partner/000/product/220830/
- api.worldbank.org/v2/country/ABW/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?format=json&mrv=1
- ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/SA_0000001688
- comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/A/HS?reporterCode=533&cmdCode=2208
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age
- vinexpoamericas.com
About Aruba
Aruba is an island territory located in the southern Caribbean Sea, forming part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The primary official languages spoken are Papiamento and Dutch. The local economy is well known for its reliance on international tourism and hospitality.
The spirits market
Alcohol is legal across Aruba, with importation restricted to businesses holding an establishment licence, a wholesale liquor licence, and customs registration. Sales are conducted through licensed private retail and on-premise venues. Inbound spirits incur specific excise duties, tariffs under HS Heading 2208, and a combined 7% turnover tax. With minimal domestic distillation—limited primarily to rum, liqueurs, and vodka—exporters of rum, whisky, tequila, and vodka face strong demand and no pre-market brand registration.
Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Aruba
Who makes liquor in Aruba? This list covers 8 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — Palma Aruba Freezone N.V., Pepe Margo Distillery, WestStreet Liquor Company N.V., Bodegas Papiamento (Baraca Prestige Distilleries N.V.) and more: whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to Aruba and the licences needed to make it there.
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