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We saw that the tasting was only $5 per person and couldn't pass it up as a cheap and easy thing to do while in St. Augustine. We stopped in unexpectedly, signed in without any trouble, and were done in under a half hour. It helped that it wasn't crowded at all and our group of 5 were the only ones on the tasting tour at the time. You get to taste 4 different cocktails made with their various products. The first two were decent, with the second being a step up from the first. The third was our favorite by far, a tiki rum cocktail that actually had a really nice flavor to it. The fourth and final one was a straight vodka pour from an older woman at the last station. She told us that good vodka shouldn't taste like nail polish, which is a bold thing to say right before handing someone a sample that tasted pretty much exactly like acetone. A couple of us couldn't even finish it. The staff overall were super friendly though, and it was genuinely cool getting to go behind the scenes and see all the big machinery in the distillery. Now the gift shop at the end is a different story. Everything was overpriced, and their clearance section was almost insulting, with maybe $2 knocked off the regular prices. We won't be buying any of their products, but for $5 the tasting itself was a fun little experience worth checking out if you're in the area.
Loved our experience here and for 5 bucks a person it's a great way to sample their products and head to the gift shop. No one's pushing you to buy anything which I like. It's a no pressure scenario. They get our money and we get to try 4 drinks . It's their bourbon, rum, gin and vodka with mixers . The people serving us were very nice and the place was clean and tidy and it was fun looking at all of the barrels. It is a must do when you are in St Augustine . Their spirits are smooth and tasty
The Distillery is decorated for Christmas and I'm loving every bit of it. The holiday spirits are high in more than one way with their self guided free tasting. Annabelle was phenomenal as one of the bartenders for gin and rum, Mike was also very knowledgeable. We tried the mule mix with vodka, the gin with the citrus mix, and I tried the bourbon mix with the straight bourbon and the port rum. I highly recommend this distillery! 10/10
The distillery was beautiful and nice but the lady that checked this out was rude as can be FYI there are no prices on the whiskey on the shelves for the higher in whiskeys. We thought we were paying $80 and when we went to bring up two bottles it was $408 and she copped an attitude and we said oh no we don't want those .
Wow wow wow the easiest 5 stars! We came here on a recommendation from a friend, and now I'm recommending it to everyone who comes to St. Augustine! We did the free self-guided tour, which includes 4 cocktail samples (not a whole drink, just a sample). Every single one was delicious and smooth, and served fresh by a bartender in different areas throughout the tour. There were signs explaining the different parts of the distilling process, an all of the staff were knowledgeable and helpful, especially the girl in the last room.
I bought a ticket for the Spirit of Florida Bourbon Experience. I checked in at the counter quite early, and was given a wristband for the tour. We were invited to visit the gift shop or wait in the lobby before the tour started. We were given free samples of a Florida mule drink while we waited as well. When the tour started, we were sent to a classroom like are where we were lectured about the spirits and given 4 different samples to try. Then we visited the distillery area and learned how their process worked. Our guide, Nelson, was very informative and entertaining, and the spirits were very strong. I wished we were given the spirits samples at the end as we we were quite tipsy and lost track of what our guide was discussing, but I guess better early then late so you can sober up and drive safely back home. The gift shop was nice and had lots of souvenirs to buy, and there was even a restaurant too. I didn't buy any gifts or eat in the restaurant, but maybe next time. Parking was free at their lot, but it can get difficult to find one during the busy hours. For 40 dollars after taxes and fees, the guided tour was nice and informative. And the samples are pretty strong. It was a fun and enjoyable experience, and will definitely be back for another experience.
Great Free tasting tour - 3 mixed tasting then straight liquors at the end on their store. They have you walking around to a couple of stations. You get your ID checked, get a wristband and fill out info on an iPad. Walking in to the first area, it seemed small but then it opens up to their distillery area and the store which was much bigger Everyone was pretty friendly and knowledgeable. They gave you a little story or info on the liquors and mixes. The vodka was surprisingly good for being made with the usual Florida cane. Reminded me more of a rum since it's made with sugar canes that look similar to it. It was pretty smooth and had to try a couple straight shots to make sure it was actually that good. No astringent aftertaste at all. The higher proofed and "overproofed" named rums were actually nicely made as well. Good finish with that burn, it would definitely be good in mixed cocktails. Especially with either Tiki mixer which was compared to a painkiller
Upon arrival, the distillery looks small but once you get inside, it's rather large and really cool because it wraps around into a restaurant located right next-door. We came for the tasting, we left with several bottles. For me? I call that success. Everyone was so genuine, extremely knowledgeable and their to make you have a good time. We tried several different spirits and even paid for the cool 10 year aged bourbon. The only complaint was that it was extremely crowded and there were constant waves of people so I would recommend if you don't like crowds to do the $35 private
I had a great time visiting this distillery. It was engaging, the employees were all super friendly & who can say no to a self guided tour with free samples?! From the moment you walk in there's someone to greet you & explain what they have to offer. There's a variety of drinks to sample & they tell you how to make the cocktails if you want to do it at home. The distillery is on the smaller side but you can really see how much character is packed within their walls. You're surrounded by the barrels & stills that they use to craft their delicious bourbons in while the smell of their mash fills your nostrils. It's heavenly. I also did the "perfect pair tasting experience" which only costs $24. During this, you're given 3 samples of their bourbon along with 3 specialty truffles from a local chocolatier. The idea behind this experience is learning how to profile the bourbons based off its many different flavor notes. The guide gives a history of the drinks, as well as the distillery & helps you navigate the fun task of sampling flavorful bourbons. I strongly recommend giving this tour a go if you want to enjoy your visit even more than what they offer for free! They even credit you part of your tour fee back as a gift card to use in their shop after. Coming here is a great time if you're looking for something to do a little off the beaten path of downtown. You can definitely make a good time out of your visit here if you play your cards right. There's multiple guided experiences also, one of which you can bottle your own bourbon during. If the free route is more your pace then you'll still be plenty satisfied with your visit. I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area.
4 months ago
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Thank you for the kind words Kevin. Ice plant does an amazing job…
1 year ago
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We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We…
This is a tour you MUST take when visiting St. Augustine! The tastings are free, and the tour is self-guided. (You can also reserve a guided experience.) You walk in and you are greeted by very enthusiastic personnel. They explain the process and you can walk along and explore the museum at your own pace. While walking through the museum/distillery, you experience three separate tasting areas, featuring some of their award-winning spirits, including Florida Cane Vodka, New World Gin, Pot Distilled Rum and Florida Straight Bourbon. At the last tasting stop, you can even ask to taste the individual liquors themselves after tasting them in the cocktail samples provided. They also sell their own Mixers and many of them are perfect with the liquor accompaniment. After walking through the production process area, you can purchase liquor, mixers and other gift items in the Retail Shop. Once you peruse the items in the shop, I suggest you go to the bar area upstairs where you can purchase and enjoy some excellently prepared cocktails. There is a front and back bar and plenty of booth seating upstairs. We sat at the front bar and enjoyed the camaraderie of our fantastic trio of bartenders named Geo, Jim and Chyna. We purchased several drinks, but our favorites were the Mule (vodka, ginger, lime and sparkling water) and the "Valley of the Dolls" (vodka, cranberry-orange marmalade, dry curacao, lemon and Jamaican bitters with floating cranberries on top). Now I know why Neely O'Hara kept yelling "I want a doll! I want a doll!" in the movie!! We had so much fun on Friday afternoon that we came back Saturday night for a nightcap as St. Augustine Distillery has a late-night happy hour menu on the weekend from 10:30pm-1:30am. They also have additional happy hour times throughout the week. This tour was a blast and the building itself is an old ice plant. The vintage bar is something to see. It really is a great experience! read more
1 year ago
Ice plant/ st Augustine distillery never disappoints. Drinks at the bar were amazing. Tried something new I had the Stand by your man which was delicious and fruity and my husband got the Garden in the sky. For brunch I had the BROKEN-YOLK EGGWICH which was A plus delicious and my husband got the steak sandwich. We also shared the pimento appetizer but both devoured it before I could take a picture. It's by far one of the best places to eat in st Augustine. 10 out of 10 read more
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Hi Jessica, I believe you ate at our neighbors the Ice Plant. We…
Great free self guided tour with various samples. Head to the bar in the store and make sure to try their higher proof selection. read more
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Nick, thank you for the review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the…
2 months ago
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Thank you for the kind words Scott. We are happy to hear you enjoyed…
this place is conveniently located toward historic downtown St Augustine. The regular tour and tastings are included for free. You can pay for additional tours and more tastings if you want. They have an amazing gift shop and a bottle your own whiskey experience. Definitely come here if you're in St Augustine. read more
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Janice, thank you for the recommendation. We appreciate you and your…
9 months ago
Air conditioned tour was very excellent, well worth the money for the time and value that the guides give, not to mention the drinks here were emotionally charged with each sip taken. read more
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We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us, Diego! Thank you…
Going through the free tour/tasting was a fun experience. You get four free tastings while walking through and learning about how they make their spirits. The servers were great at relaying the information about the spirits and specific drinks you're tasting at the time. The drinks were tasty too! You end the tour at the merch area, where they have plenty of cool merch items to choose from. Some items were pricey while others were reasonably priced. We wanted to sit at the restaurant but it was too long of a wait- I recommend trying to get a reservation ahead of time if you can. Also, parking is limited. We had to park down the road and take a short walk. Overall, a good experience. read more
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Kim, thank you for the kind review! We appreciate the recommendation…
2 months ago
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Kristen, thank you for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed our…
2 months ago
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Thank you Charles for the kind words. We are so happy you enjoyed out…
2 years ago
A must do while you are in St Augustine! The distillery offers and free tasting for anyone age 21+, which also includes walking through their production space and barrels. You get to try four different cocktails, and at the last stop you can also try additional liquor if you would like. The tasting tour has four different mixed drinks to try: Florida Mule, Gin & Tonic, Rum Tai and an Old Fashioned. I love that they offer mixed drinks which showcase both their alcohol and their mixers. It is also wonderful getting to see a bit behind the scenes of making their alcohol. We have always had such a great experience and all the staff are wonderful! It is a bit away from the main Historic area of St Augustine, but it is only a short walk or there is also some parking available at the distillery. There is also a restaurant inside although we have not tried the food there yet. read more
2 years ago
Cool experience. Great drinks and souvenirs. Visited last weekend and did a free self guided tour with friends and we got to sample different drinks along the way. A must try if you're in St. Augustine! read more
It was a toss up between this distillery and the winery. We opted for the distillery and I wasn't too impressed. The ladies in the front room were really good and super nice. The drink we had in the front room was amazing, I believe it was the Florida mule. Other than that there was no explanation of how the liquors were made, or even being able to see where they were made. Not a place I would rush back to. They show you these glasses you can buy to sample the liquor in and say you can use that to take $10/$15 off a bottle of liquor. They fail to tell you it's $10/$15 off of the $200 bottle of liquor. We sampled the $200 bottle of whiskey and it was not a smooth whiskey at all either. read more
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April, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed…
1 year ago
The liquor they make is very delicious. The atmosphere is that of an old ice mill. The service was very friendly and helpful. We didn't do the full tasting but we were able to taste what we wanted in the shop. I'm not a whiskey drinker, but the rum and gin they make are excellent. I'd love to return to do the full tasting someday. read more
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Thank you for stopping by and sharing your kind words! We're so glad…
2 months ago
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Thank you very much for the kind words Phil. We are happy to hear you…
This place is really neat. It apparently used to be an ice house, but is really interesting how they've separated out the different levels to have different liquor tastings. I really liked all of the mixed drinks, except for the last one because it was so bourbon heavy. However, my uncle and husband loved it! Especially for this tour giving you many free samples, I'm amazed it's free!! Definitely recommend as one of your stops while you're in st Augustine. read more
5 months ago
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Thank you for the ind words Andrea. We are so happy to hear you had a…
6 months ago
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Kristi, thank you so much for the kind words and supporting out local…
6 months ago
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Trisha, you are so kind. We cant thank you enough for spending your…
1 year ago
We did the guided tour and I would highly recommend it! Firstly, you might want to get there a little bit early and look at information that is in the self guided tour... There is a lot! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. And the bourbon is outstanding! We sampled four different types, Which was really eye-opening. They offer a more in-depth course the last Sunday of every month- we will be going back! read more
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Love the picture!! We appreciate your review and hope to see you…
3 months ago
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Thank you Tara for the kind words. We are so excited to hear you…
7 months ago
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Definitely a place worth visiting, exploring and tasting The whiskeys, Gins, and Rums are absolutely fantastic. I do enjoy that they have wonderful mixers to enhance your drinks. Clean and fantastic hospitality. Really fun distillery tour. read more
Went here right after San Sebastián Winery and I'm so glad we did! The staff here was super friendly and knowledgeable! I enjoyed the gin and tonic that they had and I'm not even a gin enjoyer usually! The information that was around the distillery was super interesting and I felt like I got something out of this other than yummy drinks! read more
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Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Rayna. Cheers!
3 months ago
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Thank you Michele for supporting our small business. We are so…
9 months ago
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We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us, Jess! Thank you…
7 months ago
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Bill, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us! We love…
8 months ago
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Michele, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us! We…
1 year ago
Great free tasting tour. Afterwards we opted for the small private tasting room that was excellent. Our guide gave us the ins and outs of bourbon tasting as well as advice on pairings. Fantastic experience and well worth the visit to this great Distillery. Also, try the adjacent Ice House.the food was delicious! read more
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Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed your…
1 year ago
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Rick, thank you so much for the kind review!
1 year ago
Great facility. Great local spirits. Free tasting . Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Very cool building and amb read more
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Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the spirits, tastings,…
Fun place to taste, but don't expect to get tipsy. Nice shopping gift shop also. Empty's out into the Ice Plant bar where you can get some awfully good and interesting drinks! Noisy, but fun. read more
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Thank you for the review, DeeAnn! We are happy you enjoyed your…
9 months ago
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Thank you Tom for the kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your…
1 year ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the distillery. Glad we did it. We did the self guided tour. Enjoyed all the samples. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. Then we were signed up for a bourbon/chocolate tasting class/experience. Our teacher was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We truly enjoyed this experience and would recommend it. read more
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What a great place for a tour. The staff are very much into their jobs and did a great job of explaining everything. We totally enjoyed the four tastings and ended up buying 2 of the items we tested. I never thought I was a gin drinker, but the gin and tonic was excellent. read more
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