St. Augustine Distillery

St. Augustine Distillery operates from a restored ice manufacturing facility in St. Augustine, Florida, producing small-batch whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka using regional agricultural ingredients. The facility maintains daily public tours highlighting its farm-to-bottle methods, distillation equipment, and production areas, concluding with guided spirit tastings. Their signature "Inside the Blend" program, developed with master blender Jackie Zykan, allows participants to create custom whiskey expressions. The distillery's educational programming covers spirit production fundamentals, cocktail development, and the historical context of Florida distilling traditions. Their content focuses on documenting production milestones, sharing cocktail specifications, and chronicling collaborations with regional farmers and producers. The tasting room serves as both a spirits education center and a retail space for bottles and barware. St. Augustine Distillery participates in Florida's craft spirits community through industry events, agricultural partnerships, and hospitality training initiatives. Their tour program integrates regional history, explaining the building's evolution from ice plant to distillery. The facility maintains relationships with local bars and restaurants while operating an on-site cocktail program showcasing their portfolio.