If your a Whiskey/Bourbon liker than you need to stop by here..this was a great event put on by…read moreFour Fathers and a JAX Facebook group that likes to discuss Whiskey. They showed us such a great time by samples of their products like Bourbon, Rum and Vodka from their product line, fresh pulls and than to top it they made us a batch of Old Fashions we could add our fav garnish too. I helped that batch dwindle fast. :) ..To add to the event there were great horderves to soak up the sampling of high proofs we had.. after some great meet and greet discussion we received a detailed..passion filled tour of the office..the lab and of course the distillery.. They not only produce their own products lines but assist other brands in filling and packaging. I have visited alot of distillerys but I learned alot here from Tim Daniels the owner and previous Bacardi Brand distiller who is a scientist and knows alot of History of spirits and production of them. Alot of secrets shared but you will need to visit to find out what they are. :) They are located in JAX north and I have not heard of them until now and am so glad to Todd @ Riverside Liquors who planned a fun event and memorable evening for us.

I love this place! If you haven't tried the Oxbox-- stop what you're doing and go try it…read more This was hands down the best tour I've ever done. The Tim and Sandy are so passionate about what they do and it permeates throughout the building. We never wanted to leave!!

A rainy day before a Jags game led us to Manifest Distilling, and we're so glad we stopped in for a…read morecocktail. The atmosphere was great, the establishment was clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We had the chance to try **Being Green**, one of their seasonal cocktails. It was a little sweeter than my personal preference, but still well-balanced and refreshing. We also tried their **Gold Rush**, a classic cocktail that was executed well. But what really made the experience stand out was the bartender's creativity. I usually order a **Paper Plane**--it's my go-to cocktail. They didn't carry some of the traditional ingredients, but instead of simply saying no, they created their own version using what they had. And let me tell you... **it was better than the original. Yes, I said it!** That alone made the experience memorable. A great spot for a well-crafted cocktail, especially if you appreciate creative bartenders who know how to work with their own spirits and put their own spin on a classic.

This place was one of my favorite spots from my trip to Jacksonville. If you're not familiar with…read morethe area, when you see Intuition Ale Works, go around the corner down A.P. Randolph St to E Forsyth St. Sharla was our mixologist. Both she and the cocktails were phenomenal. I will be returning whenever I happen to be in Jacksonville.

Ducked into Citrus Distillers from the rain on a business trip. Niki gave me a fantastic tour of…read morethe facilities and I did some tastings afterward. The lime and orange tequila was a real stand-out, as well as the blueberry, peanut butter, and and pecan whiskeys. I got to bring lots home for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend you check out this distillery!

In from out of town and looking for something different to check out and found Citrus Distillers…read more Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and meeting some of the staff. Dustin's passion for distilling a quality product and his deep knowledge showed with every question he answered, and as he explained each part of the process. The marble still was sooooo cool looking! And the story behind it was, too. I was not really able to partake of the samples being tasted -- 'cause someone has to drive! -- but everyone else was very impressed. And we got a couple of bottles to take home. Looking forward to crackin' open the Peach Mango Tequila. Smelled like beautiful ripe fruit!

Is 5 Stars the highest I can rate them? This was hands down one of the best meals I have enjoyed in…read moresome time. We arrived early and got in fairly quickly. Long waits are common for this spot. The interior is the old Ice Plant so it has great character. Not super large so limited dining spots within. Very high ceilings and though there were plenty of diners, it was overly loud. Great spot to enjoy the company you are with! Our server was top notch, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly but not trying to monopolize our table talk. We started with Cocktails which were all great. I went classic Old Fashioned, presentation AND taste were on point. We split the Crab Beignets order of 4. The breading on them was light and fluffy, the Crab tasty and they were cooked appropriately, no burns or underdone spots. For our main course, we elected to split 2 of the specials of the day so they may not be there when you go, but judging by the quality of the specials, any dish would be great. We had the Caesar Salad (which is like calling the Queen Mary2 a "boat"!). It is next level, 7 minute eggs, homemade croutons, Anchovie forward, all good! We also split an order of Shrimp Cake Sliders. These were huge, and the slaw that accompanied was the perfect match to the shrimp without overwhelming them. For dessert we settled on the Pineapple cake which also had coconut and all kinds of wonderful flavors going on! A really outstanding meal from beginning to end!

My spouse and I were in Florida visiting family and had a night to ourselves so we decided to check…read moreout The Ice Plant with the promise of a connected distillery tour. The Ice Plant location was historically St. Augustine's first power and ice complex. Now the building has been revitalized and has The Ice Plant and The St. Augustine Distillery. The St. Augustine Distillery is connected to The Ice Plant and is a great tour to check out right before heading to grab food at the restaurant. There are a variety of guided and self-guided tours. My spouse and I checked out the self-guided tour right before we grabbed dinner at The Ice Plant. The tour isn't particularly long but was filled with information. After the tour, we headed upstairs to the restaurant. The restaurant feels really spacious with its super tall ceilings. There was lots to look at reminding us of the previous use of the building. We ordered the hand cut fries, strawberry and beet salad, and the gochujang marinated pork chop. I also ordered a few of their drinks, each one featuring different types of ice to fit the drink. Honestly all the food and the drinks were so good, but the easy standout of the night for both my spouse and I were the pork chops. These might have been the best pork chops I've ever had in my life. The pork chops were incredibly tender and juicy, not dry at all. I was expecting it to be a little dry, as I feel like pork chop can sometimes get overcooked, but no. These were so juicy and tender. I asked our server how the pork chop was cooked. Our server said that the pork chops were cooked sous vide, which makes a lot of sense as to how they were so tender. I've already told my spouse if we are in the St. Augustine area again, I would make a special trip just to get these pork chops again, they were that good. I really enjoyed this restaurant. This was my favorite spot we checked out in the St. Augustine area, if you are ever passing by the area, check The Ice Plant out!

Grey Matter is such a great distillery in Mayport and it has become a must for us whenever we are…read morein the area. Whether that being just grabbing a quick drink/going when they haves a pop up, trivia, Halloween parties Grey Matter is doing it all. You can also buy bottles of their owe distillate ranging from bourbon to vodka. I will say if you plan to come check out their instagram page to see what they have going on.

I am nothing if not a fiend for a good theme and Gray Matter does a great theme! Seriously other…read moreplaces take note because this is how you fully commit! The drinks aren't always my favorite as they are typically a bit too sweet but I will drink a sweet drink in an enchanted forest all day over a slightly better drink in a boring bar. If you've never been they almost always have a fun pop up that is absolutely worth checking out!

I had a blast here several months ago with some family members. We decided go do a tasting and had…read moreso much fun. I can't recall the name of the young lady we had unfortunately, but she was fantastic and so much fun. My family ended up buying a few bottles to take home with them. It was a nice local place to stop by and support. It had a really good vibe when you walked in. It looked like your typical local distillery room when you come on with the barrels. I don't go to St Augustine very often but if you love to get a taste of local spirits when you are visiting places I highly recommend this place.

Always a great experience! We visited two days on a row and had Lexi take us through the spirit…read moretasting both times. What a fantastic employee! Each time we've visited we have had wonderful experiences. Everyone is always a joy to interact with. Lexi had a large group during our first visit and then just the two of us the second time. Both times we walked out with our favorite spirits and some new ones. The peanut butter whiskey is always a staple and this one is my favorite. We now have a new addition to our must-have collection, mango datil whiskey. I dont even mix these with anything as they are incredibly smooth. Can you? Sure. But why? The spirits also change out and I'm a little sad that the cookie dough whiskey will become seasonal (that one did mix well with the peanut butter and caramel). But the new key lime pie rum was delicious and the coconut rum is another favorite. Was there anything we didn't like? I am not a fan of the roasted pecan whiskey but I can appreciate why others will enjoy it. In our tasting, Lexi swapped that one out for me so I didn't miss out. The care and joy the team has is palpable and a must stop when visiting the St Augustine area. Big fan and we now stop by multiple times each visit to sample and take home our favorites. Im excited to try the new rye whiskey on a future visit. One thing to keep in mind is that the tasting used to be free and now costs $5. Personally, I don't mind since there is a $5 coupon to use in the store that can be stacked so it becomes essentially free but it's a relatively recent change (the same applies to the nearby St Augustine Distillery and San Sebastian Winery). Do I wish that this one was still free? Of course. Will it stop me from visiting? Nope. It just breaks up my purchases so I can apply the cost each time. (And it's much better than the winery which gives you a plastic cup...nice but not really repeatable.) Overall, City Gate continues to be my favorite Distillery for flavored spirits. Thanks for always providing a great experience and product! And thank you to Lexi for being awesome!

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

Marlin and Barrel is my first 'check in' when I get to Fernandina. For $5, you can pre-game by…read morehaving 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!

Many cocktails to choose from. We did a fun little tasting of 6 different liquors. It's owned by…read moreSusan and her husband. Susan was so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to coming back for a full cocktail sometime.

I stopped by Sailbird while spending the weekend in St. Augustine. As I was exploring, I came…read moreacross this bar on a map and decided to look it up. It seemed interesting, so I checked it out. The place is small, but the drinks really pack a punch. The owner was very nice and clearly knows how to mix a good drink. If you're in the military, I highly recommend trying this place. Just let the owner or bartender know; I won't spoil the surprise. I tried the Nutty Professor cocktail, which was absolutely delicious. It's similar to an Old Fashioned but with a unique "nutty" twist. If you're familiar with the local Kookaburra Coffee Shop, you'll definitely love the Kookaburra Coffee Martini. Sailbird makes their own coffee liqueur using beans from Kookaburra coffee, and it's fantastic. Be sure to grab a bottle!

Love visiting this location!…read more I've always made sure to make a stop here when I'm visiting St. Augustine. This last visit was no different! Inside is spacious, clean and what's really interesting is that they have informative areas that showcase the distillation process and other fun facts about the distillery! I enjoy coming for their tasting that they offer. While it use to be free of charge local businesses in the area that also had tastings started charging so that makes sense especially with the amount of visitors they get! Luckily it's only $5 dollars and you get a chance to enjoy a variety of their products. There are employees are different stations that give you information on the spirits and mixers they offer while they craft drinks for you to try. Such as a mule with their vodka, a sweet tasting drink with their crafted rum, another with gin and the final stopping point is an old fashioned! If you end up loving any of the drinks, you're able to purchase a bottle there in their gift shop. They also offer to hold any of your purchases for a later pickup time if you don't want to be holding onto your purchase if you're busy visiting and exploring the city. They also provide different paid experiences involving their whiskey. I have yet to try them out but maybe one day I'll make sure to!

We saw that the tasting was only $5 per person and couldn't pass it up as a cheap and easy thing to…read moredo 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.