Great spirits, free tasting funny and relaxed environment no sales pressure. Dani and Christine were phenomenal super knowledgeable excellent service very helpful. The whiskeys, rums, moonshines and mixers are all delicious read more

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So much fun! Despite being incredibly busy the week between Christmas and New Year's, my friends, and I got in for a tour. We were able to taste tiny amounts of 11 different whiskeys, rum, and moonshine. They use all-natural flavors and they are delicious!!! If you buy five bottles, you get the sixth one free. Orange cream moonshine, cookie dough whiskey (which I thought would taste fake and gross, but tastes like butter and vanilla), and coconut rum were my favorites. I feel like this is a St. Augustine must-see. read more

They say historic St. Augustine is full of spirits but I only go for the alcoholic kind. If you want to sample a variety of unique alcoholic flavor combos, this is the tour for you. I would recommend this place after dinner, but hold the dessert. Most of the alcoholic samples they offer are more on the sweet side. You will definitely leave slightly tipsy, but you will feel that you have satisfied your craving for desserts. They had me at - love you to the moon-shine and back! read more

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Had such a great time doing our tasting. Ryan was our guide and he was AWESOME!! Definitely check it out. Great experience:)

City Gate Distillery is a favorite in our household. They've been in business since August 2019. We discovered them in the fall of 2019. Everytime we go to St George Street in St Augustine we stop in for free samples. We've purchased a variety of spirits over the years. Crystal's new favorite is the Salted Caramel Whiskey which is a real treat. I enjoy that and the Peanut Butter Whiskey. The Pineapple Rum is fantastically smooth and easy drinking. The Tropical Rum and Spiced Orange Rum are family favorites as well. Lastly they have a selection of moonshines. Of course they have Apple Pie moonshine but the creamsicle is my favorite. City Gate gives out free samples. Today was three whiskeys, four rums, and three moonshines. We picked up a replacement bottle of salted caramel whiskey for our bar. Crystal made some homemade apple cider over Christmas. She blended in the salted caramel into the cider.... Totally amazing! read more

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I recently became aware of this place through some page on Facebook. It worked out nicely because we were visiting town a month after they opened. I will start by saying it is rather difficult to find. It is kind of tucked away behind stores on St. George street and it did not look too obvious from the Fort side. Once we found the place, we then looked for a place to lock up our bikes. There was not a bike rack so we locked them to a post. We walked inside and luckily it was a tad cooler in there. We roamed around the store and browsed. There was a staff member providing samples of the Apple pie booze along with apple pie crumbles to pair it with. I thought that was neat and it actually did pair quite nicely. The two bartenders announced loudly they will be providing samples of all the booze at the bar in five minutes. We were instructed to obtain wristbands and show our ID to another staff member. We found a spot at the bar and waited. I wish I remembered the bartenders names because they were awesome! They poured one sample at a time, explained it, then we all drank at the same time. We then looked at their merchandise and picked up a silicone pint glass and a shirt. The prices were okay. They could have been cheaper but I have seen way more overpriced. We paid for our items and walked out. We were about to leave and the two bartenders came rushing out to us asking if we left a phone inside. I said no because I never leave my phone anywhere. Then I checked and realized I did in fact lose it, idiot! The female described the lock screen and I said yeah that's mine. I even proved it by unlocking it with my Face ID lol. I thought that was really awesome of them and I appreciated it so much. We will be back when we visit St. Augustine. read more

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I absolutely loved this place!! You walk in, they scan your ID and next thing you know you're at the bar taking free shots!! Ryan was absolutely hilarious and so fun to be with. I definitely recommend all the drinks also! The coconut rum was to die for !! read more

The service was excellent and the product was amazing. Heather did a great job narrating the spirits as Ella poured the spirits. Love that they have a tasting option before you buy. I would highly recommend stopping by! read more

Wow- I'm so excited to have another distillery to visit in St Augustine! One with rum & moonshine- yes yes yes! Hubby and I were recommended to stop in by St Augustine Distillery & we were so happy we did. Right in time for a free tasting season- the tropical rum won us both over! This beautiful distillery is in the heart of St George Street. I proudly adopted a bottle of rum! I was tempted to get more than one bottle. The pineapple was just as delicious. Spiced orange packed a punch! And the sweet tea rum was delish too! Apple pie moonshine is not my thing- but I hope for more flavors as time goes on! We will be sure to pop back in again! read more

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Lexi was amazing as a tasting guide!!! Highly recommend the free tasting, there's something for everyone!

A really cool place to taste some local spirits. The staff was so friendly and energetic. Place is fairly new and really nice inside. Free tastings of all their stuff. read more

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As someone who doesn't regularly drink liquor, this free tasting really opened my eyes to good liquor! Everyone here was so nice and helpful, it made the tasting so fun. The actual liquor was actually so good, it made me want to buy a bottle. The layout was so cool, they had us travel between whiskey, rum, and moonshine in small groups and it felt so cool to talk to staff and hear their honest opinion of the spirits and how we could enjoy them. read more

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Stopped in for a tasting. Ryan did an amazing job describing and sharing information about the samples. He also did a great job motivating the group that was a bit low energy at the start of the testing. read more

Here's the thing service was fine. Less people than St. Augustine Distillery also much smaller. Free tastings. Whiskey, moonshine, and rum. My husband called it a sorority's girl whiskey place because all of them were sweeter and less alcohol. I love cookie dough and their cookie dough whiskey tasted very similar. The salted caramel and peanut butter didn't hit like some of the other whiskeys with the same flavor profiles. The peach whiskey is the only one I could see mixing. We honestly left half way through because we are more whiskey drinkers than moonshine or rum. We were served with about 10 other people with communion cups. I preferred the small booth tastings at St. Augustine. (I know they don't have the space for this.) I recommend going if you don't like bourbon but like sweet things. This is the place that may introduce you to Bourbon if Mike's Hard Lemonade is your preferred drink. read more

Great time tasting their whiskeys and moonshine. Good flavors and selection. A fun outing.

My kids brought home some of their products from their last trip to St. Augustine. I LOVED the sweet tea vodka so when we decided to spend a long weekend there I made sure we stopped at City Gate Spirits. They offer around 10 free samples of everything from peanut butter whiskey to apple pie moonshine. They have some fantastic employees that have great presentations for their samples. Anytime someone starts the presentation by saying you'll be trying moonshine exactly how it should be served - in an unmarked bottle from a bearded stranger - you know you're going to have a good time. They were having a great buy 5 get 1 free deal with a free mixer and whiskey ice cube tray so of course we bought seven bottles. read more

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My husband and I visited the distillery during our weekend getaway to St Augustine. We had time to spare so figured why not sample some free local spirits. We were both entertained and delighted during the tasting. The distillery is small but clean and everything is made at the location. The staff was very knowledgeable of the process and provided some unique ideas on how to best consume the products. We ended up purchasing wisky and moonshine. I am not a wisky girl or at least I wasn't before! Cheers read more

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Although this sits in the heart of the historic district, I truly feel as though this is a hidden gem. The exterior does not justice for the experience you get when you enter! Upon entering you get a wristband (if you are of legal drinking age) and you go from station to station getting a taste of 10 of their spirits. Shoutout to Byrd, Hal, Savanah, Devin, Ian, and Tristen. Everyone who works there have excellent personalities and hands down add to the experience. If you buy 2 bottles, you get the third half off. I bought a shot glass, Smoked Maple Whiskey, Peanut Butter Whiskey, and White Lightning Moonshine. The experience and the delicious tasting was definitely a major highlight of my trip to St. Augustine! read more

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Fun and tasty. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and fun. The samples were really varied and I found a new favorite (salted caramel whiskey). It was also a very convenient location in the historic downtown area. read more

SMOKED MAPLE WHISKEY!! Need I say more? This was a great tour with sweet liquors that drink almost like a cocktail. Take a break while walking through the historic district, be sure to bring a few dollars to tip. Not required, but is a nice gesture (this is one of the few tours we went on with a jar to tip). The samples were great, I loved the peanut butter whiskey but we went with a bottle of smoked maple! Not at all disappointed. read more

In a town with a lot of alcoholic options, City Gate Spirits is one of the best. My father and I were walking around town, and we thankfully stumbled upon this great spot. They offer free sampling tours (21+) of their in-house beverages. You'll be taken through 3 different flights of whiskey, rum, vodka, and mixed drinks. All in, it's an amazing time. The staff is very knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend the maple syrup whiskey. Matter of fact, I ended up purchasing a bottle of it. This is a great, cost-effective way to spend 30 minutes. read more

This was one of my favorite locations to visit in St. Augustine. They definitely have it going on and are placed perfectly to lure in every visitor looking to sample the wares. Of course, the Trolley Tours know this and place a stop within easy staggering distance of it. Once you find the entrance to the place, you can sign up for a sampling, assuming you are 21. They make a variety of whiskeys, rums, moonshines and vodkas here. And you get to sample many of them on the spot. You will make your way from table to table as the bartenders walk you through the various libations. Most of them are good, too. Not all were my cup of tea, but then, I wasn't here for tea. There is truly a great selection and it's all available for purchase, truthfully, at reasonable prices, I thought. The Maple Whiskey and Apple Pie Moonshine were my personal favorites. I didn't buy both, but that gives me a reason to return. read more

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Very fun! Heather was our bartender and she had a great story to go with all the liquor we sampled. The liquor tasted great and they had discounts on volume purchases. A great start to a downtown night! read more

This place was amazing. The staff was so friendly. We did the free tasting and it included six whiskeys, one rum, and three moonshines. I bought a bottle of rum but wish I could buy everything! Every single thing was good! I want to buy it all. read more

We walked in on a whim and our server, Marissa was knowledgeable, entertaining and fun. We left happily with 6 bottles. Highly recommend; all tastings are free! read more

Free tastings! Do I need to say more? Lol! If you are visiting St. Augustine, you MUST stop and do this. They give you samples of whiskey, vodka, rum and moonshine. The employees there are awesome and will have you laughing during the whole tasting. We will definitely be back again!! read more

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Super fun place. Free tastings!! Lots of free whiskey tastes. Fun flavors! Buy 5 bottles get one free (like Tony). Fun hosts with the most. Dumb jokes are free and copious. Wait in line bc it is worth it. Yes they have XXXL T SHIRTS! Woo hoo! read more

Great place if you like whiskey and ambiance. We got to sample 10!!!! different whiskies and rum. Incredible!!! All whiskies and moonshine is at least 120 proof ! But the best part was our awesome host, Dani. She's only been there a couple weeks but was very knowledgeable and so much fun. If you go definitely try to get in her group read more

Collin was amazing! We had the best time. He is the and I quote "funniest sexy bartender alive." I would fly back to Florida just to do this tour again! read more

City Gate Spirits - Collin was amazing! We had the best time. He is the and I quote "funniest sexy bartender alive." - Distilleries Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

It's a whiskey taste tasting adventure. No food, just whiskey. It was a fun time. The servers were made the experience even better.

Ryan was an awesome guide! Super friendly and knowledgeable. He made the experience fun!

Christine was a fun, informative server! We love City Gate Distillery, especially for the new flavors. Love the samples and the recipe ideas she serves! We will be back! read more

Another store worthy of visiting because the tasting is free with no pressure to buy. A variety of moonshine style rum, you must have ID, no sharing, and tips are welcomed. Just go for the experience. read more

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We were there for the opening last year! We had high hopes for our visit this year, and had 2 objectives: 1) try their new whiskey; and 2) replenish our Apple Pie Moonshine. Well.......... Even though they announced and paraded the new whiskey on FB, it's not been released yet, so no whiskey; and they are completely out of the Apple Pie. Geez. read more

I've never been here before but it was so fun! You can do a free tasting of their moonshine, vodka, and rum before you decide what you want to take home, they make everything in house too which is so cool! It was a super fun place to start our girls night. The liquor is super affordable as well! I ended up with a bottle of sweet tea vodka and now everyone wants to take a road trip so we can get more! read more

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This place was amazing! Kate was amazing and gave us amazing advice on what to buy! Will definitely come back and buy more when back in at Augustine Florida!! Thanks so much! What a wonderful experience! read more

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Visited for a bday crawl w a group of friends and this place was fantastic. I am not a shot person or whiskey and there was not a spirit I tasted and didn't enjoy. We are planning another visit this weekend :) read more

Amazingly good spirits and super funny and friendly staff. We got 8 of their options. read more

City Gate Spirits was recommended to us by Old Towne Trolly Tours and Potter's Wax Museum personnel. City Gate offers a variety of moonshine, rum, and vodka that you can sample for free. The new Lemoncello was my favorite! Most of the offerings are flavored, with some very interesting tastes. All of the liquors are available only in the store at $25 each, with specials for multi-bottle purchases. City Gate Spirits puts out a quality product and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Their location will assure a lot of foot traffic for years to come. I usually buy after sampling; but, my daughter and I were taking a walking tour and didn't have time or space for that. read more

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We had a great time going through the distillery tour. All the employees were friendly and knowledgeable. Collin especially was making us laugh at the end. The drinks there are delicious. We found out this time that they have seasonal spirits, which we enjoyed since we have visited before and loved the change. read more