It is a cool spot. Glad we popped in. Friendly guy at the bar. The spirits were definitely a miss for us. Hard to get it all down. Giving backyard moonshine vibes. read more

Marlin and Barrel - 10$ tasting. Whew that was hard. Liked nothing. Felt only burn. - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

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Marlin and Barrel is my first 'check in' when I get to Fernandina. For $5, you can pre-game by having their distillery tasting. Best five bucks you'll ever spend on some really unique and quality libations. Jayden led the tasting tour and she was amazing . She did a fantastic job of presenting the spirits and accentuating the highlights of each bottle. If you come to Fernandina and don't visit, then you're missing out! Drop in, try some samples, and take home the good stuff. Oh, one more thing: hot pepper Bloody Mary. You're welcome! read more

Marlin and Barrel - Bottle Selection - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

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This was such a nice find on our trip. We came in and they offered a tasting of all their spirits for only $5. While we declined, it was a good deal. They have a lot of great and inventive cocktails, including some always on the menu and a few rotating ones. I got one infused with all spice which was extremely delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We only planned on staying for one drink but ended up getting two - highly recommend for cocktail lovers! read more

What a great experience! $5 tasting, and it was so much fun! Service was great, and they didn't rush us. Place was clean and spacious! read more

Marlin and Barrel - Drinks! - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

Very cute tasting room. The blue marlin drink was my favorite! We did the tasting of the rums, vodkas, cellos. My husband loved his OF Twist. We enjoyed our conversation with the bartender. She was very welcoming. Wished a remember her name because she deserved a shout out. read more

Marlin and Barrel - Blue Marlin and Amelia Spritz - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

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One of the most delicious and quaint tasting room located in Amelia island. I made sure to pass by this place when I visited Amelia island. I tried 3 of their liqueurs and brought one back with me to San Diego. My recommendation is the orange blossom because it reminds me of Florida and the taste is just like oranges. I'm glad they do free tastings! I definitely do not regret it and will come back here whenever I visit Amelia! read more

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My husband and I stumbled across this distillery while exploring the Amelia Island area. I'm so happy that we did! Upon walking in, the mixologist, Shannon, was super friendly and greeted us to sit down and try some spirits. The atmosphere was clean, chill, and down to earth. We sat at the bar counter and even though there were others there, Shannon was attentive to all of us! She was so happy, friendly, knowledgeable, and wonderful! We were given a pamphlet of the spirits they have like liqueur, vodka, rum, whiskey, bourbon, etc. that we can sample if we would like to! Shannon was VERY impressive. She knew by looking at us which spirits we would like. She read me and my husband to a T! She knew I veered more towards the sweet types like flavored liqueur and vodka, while my husband to the rustic, dark spirits like rum and bourbon. They definitely hit the jackpot with her! Here's what we sampled: Grapefruit liqueur: 9/10 - it was flavorful, sweet with notes of grapefruit. It had a little bitter aftertaste but it wasn't bad. I'm the type who likes mixed drinks where I can't taste the alcohol haha. I really liked how nicely this went down. My husband liked this one too! Tangerine liqueur: 6/10 - this has nothing to do with their product but my personal opinion and preference. It was a bit too strong and bitter for me but the tangerine notes were present. House made berry lemonade with vodka mixed drink: 10/10 - this was my favorite!! It literally tasted like a delicious berry lemonade and reminded me of those hot summer days where you cool off with a glass of iced, cold lemonade. The flavors were amazing with the vodka and I could not taste the alcohol! My kind of mixed drink! You can also sample this as well! After sampling, I bought a cup of the drink! Espresso rum: 9/10 - my husband tried this and he loved it. Definitely try it with some creamer! Shannon suggested this and he loved it! Pineapple rum: 6/10 - my husband didn't care for this flavor too much. Again, his taste buds might be different from yours so I do recommend you try it and form your own opinion! He just didn't like the taste personally. Shoreline straight bourbon: 9.5/10 - pretty sure my husband's eyes rolled to the back of his head. He enjoyed this so much that he bought a bottle! I can't tell you how it tastes but it must have tasted nice and smooth for him to buy a bottle. Blueberry lemon zest vodka: 9.8/10 - this vodka was made for me! Shannon mixed it with some lemon juice and oh my goodness! The aroma of blueberries and the tartness of the lemon juice and zest paired well so nicely together. I barely tasted the alcohol and fell in love with this combination. So much, that I bought a bottle of it! I felt like I was on a picnic on a summer afternoon. Shannon chatted with us for a bit afterwards. I can't tell you enough how pleasant she made our time and tasting there at the distillery! We left happy and satisfied with our purchases. My husband also bought a T-shirt because he enjoyed the experience so much and wanted to support local businesses. Definitely check this place out! It's a such a great experience and the tastings are awesome! read more

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This is a hidden gem that I never knew existed! I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet the incredible team who run this place - everyone is super down to Earth and they want you to have a good time. I enjoyed sampling some of the drinks and ended up going home with the Peppered Vodka and a Bloody Mary mix. It was a great purchase! Come check out this cool spot and have a swell time! read more

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The staff here is fantastic. The tasting is on point and the alcohol is delicious. They really know what they're doing here and we love to stop by when we are in the area read more

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Marlin and Barrel. We had the opportunity to meet the owner and talk about his spirits and how he found his passion! We tried some of their rum and whiskey as well as signature cocktail brinks! They were all very smooth and tasty. I especially loved his espresso rum and he mixed it with some creamer (which made it even more delicious). My husband loved his whiskey. We ended up purchasing a bottle of his whiskey which the owner signed and put a cute note specifically for my husband on the side of the bottle. Overall, we had an amazing experience and will friendly come back again to buy some more alcohol and purchase some more signature cocktails! I love supporting local business and hope his business continues to thrive and prosper =) read more

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Popped in during a trip to Amelia Island and had so much fun! My friends and I decided to walk from the downtown area (about a 15 min walk) and when we arrived, there was a friendly young lady who welcomed us right in and told us to sit wherever. As we sat, we could overhear her explaining the specific liquor everyone was tasting and I knew this was going to be a fun time. She handed us small cups and poured a small amount of one of the flavored vodkas and it tasted so good! She explained how they make it, the process, and even suggestions on what other drinks it could be paired with. She continued to do this for the entire tasting of maybe 8 to 10 different types of spirits. I was in complete amazement of her and how she knew exactly what spirit everyone had already tried along with her enthusiasm. Not to mention how she moved about the room to check on people to see how they enjoyed what they were tasting and to answer questions. She was a true expert and had such a wonderful personality. The space is pretty open with a bar area with a tv where you can sit and hang out as well as a few high top tables and chairs. There's small gifts throughout the distillery ranging from small gift bags with three different types of spirits for $11, stickers, magnets, shirts, hot sauce, mixers, tea towels, wine tags, and other gift ideas but the only gift I was interested in was which bottle I could take home to remember this experience. I purchased a bottle of bourbon for my husband which was around $65 and my friends also opted to take home a few gifts as the spirits we tasted were simply amazing. If you're ever in the area and looking for something fun to do, stop by! No reservations were needed so no excuses, go grab a drink or two! read more

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We were invited to Marlin and Barrel for a "Tasting", for a friends birthday.. Then a boat tour on the Amelia River sunset cruise. Marlin and Barrel was amazing. we learned so much and the tastings of Gin, Rum, Vodka, and Local "Cello's" .. we all had a great time, perfect before a beautiful cruise on the Amelia River.. A must when on Amelia Island.. we are blessed to live on this beautiful Island. read more

I can't wait to come back for another visit! I accidentally posted here, when it was supposed to be on the event page and check in. I really like the place a lot. read more

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Great little place with a lot of gusto! I attended an event there with Yelp after quite some time wanting to visit. I pass it all the time but always wondered what it was and when it was open. They offer quite a bit. The space inside is cozy but welcoming and they are certainly proud of their local community. They have whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, Rum and a range of cellos. We got a tour of the place and tasted a few shots of their best stuff. I particularly enjoyed the spicy vodka. I wish someone would make something infused with Ginger. Maybe I will go suggest it. Lol Meanwhile I did enjoy their blueberry vodka a lot! read more

This place is a must visit so glad we decided to swing in for a quick tasting in our way back to the Omni. Noel was fantastic and offered a flight of their spirits. I was excited about the bourbon and whiskey but all of their spirits were delicious. Their bourbon is Floridas first bourbon clocks in at 86 proof and carries a 4!year age statement. The shoreline bourbon has a nice balance we sweetness and is super crushable. Definitely bringing a bottle home with me. My next favorite was the 2nd street Gin. Tons of nice floral notes and is definitely easy drinking. Good gin doesn't need a mixer and this is good Gin. I planning on enjoying this one with a little Ice. We'll done M&B y'all put out some quality spirits. read more

Marlin and Barrel - two bottles of gin - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

Such a cool experience sampling all kinds of spirits at this hidden gem. I had no idea Fernandina had a distillery and we were not disappointed by the amazing experience. The bar tender was super knowledgeable, passionate and fun as she went through all kinds of Gins. Vodkas, Rums, Bourbons etc. Definitely a place to visit if you are in the area. read more

They are truly doing it all! Noelle (sp), was so knowledgeable and being that she is one of distillers we were super excited to get her as a guide through their gauntlet of spirits. First thing, who doesn't charge for a tasting? Well, Marlin and Barrel doesn't! So cool, hoping they get enough purchases so that never has to go away. I love the variety and especially the uniqueness of their flavor profiles. Everything was well done, but the pineapple rum and the pepper vodka were our favorite. No chemicals and locally made make this a must stop while on the island. read more

Noelle showed us a great time as we tasted a variety of spirits (cellos, vodkas, rums, gins, and whiskeys) produced with almost exclusively local ingredients. I especially loved the pineapple-infused rum (made from Florida blackstrap molasses) and the Smoked Pepper Vodka (made from sugars of molasses and smoked birds eye peppers). Friendly, informative, free (to taste), and fun!! Walked out of there with (only) two bottles, lol!! Get there if you haven't been! read more

Easy five stars! Shannon was our mixologist and in charge of the pours! Samples all around! We enter in and was greeted immediately with the question :would you guys like to try some samples?" Does anyone who walks in actually say no to that??? Heck YEAH we want to try samples! Next question- you wanna try whiskey? That was a "he** yeah" from me before I realized she was talking to the couple at the end of the bar, next to us. Oh- my bad! Nope~ everyone laughed and she poured whiskey for all of us! Yay!!!! Smooth too. Then she tried to steer us back in order. Vodkas, Tangerinecello, Orangecello and lemoncello all delicious! The gin was fantastic! Rums- we had to buy the over-proof, we had no choice. And John tried the spicy one mixed as a bloody mary and then on it's own. He enjoyed it, but would he drink an entire bottle by himself? So many flavors- so many samples! We rescued a few bottles- the over proof Rum and I opted for the tangerinecello and the orangecello. Ironically enough- we bought lemoncello from another area local- just a wee bit south the same weekend. Lots of flavor on my bar! John grabbed a pint glass for his never-ending collection and I added a cute tank that says "drink well with others" I'm a social drinker- so it's true. Now I need friend to come over and help me drink! They have delicious spirits- some very unique, some pack a punch! They have great swag/merchandise and some artisan items as well! Can't wait till next time we are in the area- but we will be avoiding the Cat Angels... drinking...adopting.... JK- there was a good 2 hours between the two events, even though I would love to say the whiskey made me do it- I didn't drink enough to claim it! Shout out to Shannon for being ah-mazing!!! Super fun! Hope we see you next time! read more

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Marlin and Barrel is located in the 2nd Street of Amelia Island Historic District and they were in attendance at one of Yelp Jacksonville's events. Discover your spirit by attending their tastings. Shannon was our bartender and she's very knowledgeable and friendly. My alcohol tolerance is low so I came out of there buzzin like a bee! RUM - Bearing Light Rum - made from Florida blackstrap molasses - Bearing Amber Rum - carries smooth caramel and wood sugars with hints of whisky. - Bearing 153 - Florida's highest proof spirit in a barrel - Bearing Vanilla Bean Espresso Rum - slightly sweet on the approach with an espresso finish VODKA - Venture Craft Vodka - made from Florida molasses with hints of sweetness - Venture Standard Vodka - classic American grain-based vodka - Venture Smoked Pepper Vodka - made from sugars of molasses. Spicy with balanced heat CELLO - Blossom Orangecello - hand zested all Florida orange liqueur - Blossom Grapefruitcello - hand zested all Florida grapefruit liqueur GIN - 2nd Street Gin - well balanced flavor-rich gin that takes from old world botanicals Our favorite was the Blossom Orangecello so we purchased that one for now. This gives me a reason to come back. I want to buzz like a bee again. read more

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We had an INCREDIBLE time! Shannon walked us through a tasting of all their unique spirits, and we loved hearing her passion when explaining how they create their one of a kind liquors. All the flavored spirits are infused with natural ingredients and botanicals, and there isn't a dud in the bunch! Our personal favorites were the fruity 'Cello's (their take on Limoncello, with multiple flavors), the Espresso Rum, and the Smoked Pepper Vodka. We took Shannon's recommendation and made an AMAZING spicy Vodka sauce (picture below). Can't recommend this place enough! We've been coming to Fernandina for over 15 years, and this will be a new staple for us! read more

Marlin and Barrel - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

What a nice variety that offer! Liqueurs...Vodka..Rum and Whiskey..and flavors..orange..coffee.. I said line em up and after tantalizing my tongue I came out with the whiskey. Their proof is up their so beware for some it wont take much to get your Happy on. read more

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We loved our tasting today! It was so hard to choose between all of our favorites. We left with the espresso rum, blueberry vodka, honey pecan whiskey, and pepper vodka. Thank you for a fun time! read more

Noel was great. Loved the tasting Highly recommend Bourbon is very tasty Gin....... awesome read more

We love Marlin & Barrel. We can't visit without taking home a bottle or two. Marlin & Barrel has a wide range of products from vodka, rum, whisky, liqueurs, and more. Their "Hold Fast" (rum aged in bourbon barrels) and blueberry vodka are our two favorites. Their spicy jalapeño vodka makes great Bloody Marys (which I don't care for but would gladly drink here). The blueberry vodka mixes magnificently with lemonade. The bartenders are funny and well-versed in their liquors. Noel is one of the owners. read more

Started off looking for breweries and ended up here!! What a perfect mistake! We enjoyed the Uk Basketball game and one of the best tasting venue I've ever attended!! We enjoyed a taste of everything they had to offer and a PERFECT BLOODY MARY!! Before the tour or after the tour be sure to take advantage of a tasting with Shannon who was just top notch!! Also... treat yourself to the blueberry and lemonade shot!!! Or 3. Best on the Island hands down. I will return here time and time again.. 6 stars !! read more

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The tasting was great, staff was very accommodating. Great experience. Going back to get my hands on a tangerine liquer read more

The owners were there.. invested in their own destiny. The samples were good. Offered different options for the different alcohol samples.. which is helpful. We purchased a few to bring home. Enjoying back home in Michigan. Go green!! read more

This distillery looks like a warehouse from the outside. The tasting area is small and simple. In my opinion, the place needs more ambiance and decor. However, we had a nice time tasting different spirits. The stars are for the pleasant opportunity they provide to taste most of their spirits and for the friendly staff. The orangecello was delicious. It is always great to support local businesses. So, if you are in Amelia Island just take a quick break and give this distillery a visit. It is a fun experience. Cheers! read more

Stopped in her quickly on way out of town. Glad I did as I ended up taking a bottle of vodka and bourbon home w me. The vodka was smooth with no bite. The bourbon was very good as well. I definitely love supporting small distilleries w good liquor and knowledgeable and friendly staff. read more

Free tasting Sunday. I was hoping to love their spirits. Nope. The tasting ambassador was terrific!

Great time at a distillery that frankly I did not know even existed. I had the time to spend a few minutes in this distillery and the staff makes everyone feel welcome! Known for its Bourbon, Rum, and other spirits and cordials, this place was well versed in the art of making spirits. Had the pleasure to have a tasting of all of their selections and honestly, I could not find one bad choice on the menu, and this is a testament to their abilities. We ended up purchasing a couple of their Vodka and Rum varieties that we are still enjoying to this day. With that said and if in the area, please stop here. Great people, selection, and price. A trifecta that I think that we can all live with! read more

Noël was a wonderful tasting room guide!! She went through many of their fantastic spirits! We walked away with three bottles!! This is a must if you are visiting Amelia Island!! Thank you Noël!! Love everything Marlin & Barrel makes!! read more

Great place to sample spirits and bring home a gem! Their Bearing Rum was amazing! If you are going to Amelia Island you need to take a small amount of time to visit this distillery! read more

Fantastic place to sample some delicious local distilled liquors. The bartender/server was extremely friendly and a pleasure to have a conversation with. She was very knowledgeable about all of their products. We were about to leave when they announced the next tour was in 5 minutes. The guy that held the tour was very descriptive of the process and left me wanting to check open some barrels!! We left with a bottle of whiskey and grapefruitcello. If you are in the Amelia Island area, do a quick stop by and check it out. It's small, but worth the few minutes! read more

Marlin and Barrel - Distilleries Near Me - Fernandina, Florida

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This small craft distillery has an eclectic collection of small run vodka , rums , fruit cellos, and bourbon. There is something for everyone here. The tasting consists of trying many of these spirits and is worth a stop by. Joe Bobs favorite was the pepper vodka and rum coffee . Joe Bob like the sweet corn bourbon too . Joe Bob gives two thumbs read more

This is a craft distillery that does some really great things. The Smoked Pepper Vodka is the makings of an awesome bloody Mary. The American gin was very smooth. I enjoyed the aged rum. And now, my gift to all Yelpers: 1 ounce of their whisky 2 shakes Angostura bitters 1 lime wedge Spicy ginger ale or beer In highball glass muddle lime, add ice, bitters, and whisky. Top with ginger beer. You're welcome. Looking forward to their move and ability to serve. As is, excellent friendly staff. Great detour off the strip's craziness. read more

This is a simple but special distillery located in the same industrial building as the maritime museum. There's no way to say I'm a big alcohol fan without sounding like, well...an alcoholic, so I'll skip ahead to say that this is worth a stop for the free samples and friendly discussion with the informed staff, but don't be surprised if you walk out having bought a bottle. You'll get to sample nearly every bottle they have available, from the sweet and smooth grapefruitcello to the intense 153-proof rum. The orangecello (made, of course, with Florida oranges) and pineapple rum (made with real pineapple -- no extracts!) were my favorites, although the pepper vodka was a standout, too and makes for a fantastic Bloody Mary. I love how local distilleries are taking off, and this is a lesser-known but still great addition. read more

Really fun and chill place. The staff was very knowledgeable about the whole process and the tasting was fun. I enjoyed that the staff and patrons were not pushy about us skipping any tastings and the creative aspect of "mini" cocktail mixes. read more

This place is definitely worth a visit. Shannon immediately made us feel welcome and provided us with a full series of tastings (vodka, gin, rum, whiskey & bourbon). SO many choices; we left with three to take home and share with friends and family. We highly recommend going for a visit. read more