Awesome Distillery...Local, award-winning, and deeply involved in the community…read more Fantastic rums of various types...we walked out from the tour we participated in with the Pineapple and the Vanilla. Very informative tour as well, I had no idea how big this small Distillery is!

Had a really fun time on a Friday afternoon during their free distillery tour and tasting. The…read morestaff were very friendly, hospitable, and knowledgeable. They graciously let us taste any and everything we wanted to -- even their sold out 10 year rum! I was very impressed by this. You can tell there's a lot of heart behind the operation and it really shines through. My favorite rums were the Mango, Vanilla Bean, and Cold Brew Coffee. I wish there was more seating inside where you could sit, play cards, and enjoy a few cocktails with some of their fantastic rums! But we enjoyed tasting while we could and headed out for our next adventure. It's good to know all of the nice gift shop options they have from handmade candles, gift baskets, apparel, signs, postcards and stickers, and more -- for when birthdays and holidays roll around. It always feels good to support local and Wicked Dolphin Distillery is no exception!

As a person who has an allergy the bartender was cautious about preparing my drink which I truly…read moreappreciated. The homemade soup was amazing. I gave it a 4 because the 1st server we had was not personable or attentive. We finally decided to sit at the bar which was the right choice.

Stopped in here for a cocktail while waiting for a nearby restaurant to open. Very nice loungy…read moreinterior with some cozy couches & a long bar. They only serve alcohol that they have distilled & non-alcoholic options. No food. I tried a vodka martini. It was good. My husband tried their tequila. He said it was just OK. Bartender was great - very friendly & I loved the nice lemon wedge in my water. She explained the process behind the distillery & you can see all the machines behind the bar. Not sure if we'd go back again but glad we checked it out. Oh - they have a loyalty program!

We took a trolley ride from St. Pete's Pier and were pleasantly surprised stopping at the…read moredistillery. We had great cocktails and great service. Matthew was friendly and gave us all the information about the distillery. Very cool spot! It was clean and decor was awesome. They have a private parking lot. And several very clean bathrooms inside!!

Wonderful find in downtown! We absolutely loved Justin and it was clear he loved his job! We tried…read morethe Gin and tonic, the gold rush and the painkiller. They were all delightful! The painkiller was a tad sweet for me but the flavor was good esp if you like coconut and pineapple. However the Star of the show for me was the gin! Both flavors are great! The inside is a decent size and has small chairs to sit in for tastings but they also have a huge outside area that is perfect when the weather is good!

We had a little time to kill and a thirst to quench so we stopped in at the TBRC / Gasparilla…read moreDistillery for a spot of rum. To say the place carries a pirate theme is a huge understatement, up to and including the bathroom decor, but it's a lot of fun. Mostly empty when we arrived, there was plenty of available space for us and all the rum we ended up drinking with multiple flights... and we even had a visit from the owner who explained some of the finer points of his product. Service was great too.

Despite its sus looking exterior, this is a sweet bar that serves hand made cocktails, specializing…read morein rum I went for the mojito and the rum punch. Both fire fun pirate theme throughout, good amount of seating.

This place was fantastic - the owner Meredith was attentive to our needs and went above and beyond…read moreto make sure our large party was taken care of. The food was off the charts good, not what I expected from a distillery. Their hand made whiskey was smooth and top notch, and my wife loved their craft cocktails. 10/10 will be making this a staple on our St. Pete trips!

Four of us took a tour of Kozuba and Son's Distillery on a Friday afternoon recently. According to…read moretheir website, the Only thing that excites them more than their spirits, is the opportunity to share them. "Handcrafted" isn't just a label to them, it's what they do. Devon, our guide, explained that every part of the process is guided by their hands. They begin with hand-selected grain, then hand-mix and hand-mash the grain to get the perfect blend before distillation begins. We were warmly greeted by Devon, and we were each offered a taste of Kozuba Lemon Flavored Vodka which was very fresh tasting. Definitely there was no chemical aftertaste as I often find in the commercially flavored vodkas. We walked into the distillery and learned that this dream started in 2005 in Poland. Zbigniew "Papa" Kozuba, a biochemist and businessman, retired and moved to the countryside. While there, Papa began tinkering with cordials, continuing a tradition of infused spirits that many Polish families honored. His sons joined him and Papa and his sons turned the hobby into a business. After a few years producing a successful line of cordials, they ordered a hybrid copper still and shortly thereafter, they were distilling vodkas. Later on, the first Polish single malt whiskeys and other varieties of the brown spirit evolved. The family decided to move the business to Florida's Grand Central District - an area thirsty for small-batch, local spirits. They have two handmade German hybrid copper stills which they brought to the U.S., one is for vodkas and the other is used for whiskey. I recommend that everyone take a tour to learn for yourself about the processes. We headed back to the tasting room and experienced several delicious types of vodkas, whiskeys, Sunshine State Agave and cordials, etc. The BarBox Negroni and the Cranberry & Juniper Flavored Vodka were my favorite that day. I'm looking forward to the bourbon being ready soon too. We stopped in their on-site store and did not leave empty-handed.

We were greeted right away and our host was enthusiastic and friendly. He shared with us the…read morehistory of the company, we tried some samples and did a brief tour of the distillery. They have a great gift shop as well. The place has a cool vibe in how it's decorated. We had a great time. I think it'd be fun for a group to go together.

I visited Dark Door Spirits on a Saturday for there monthly create your own bottle event…read more It is an hour and a half Whiskey experience where you get to taste Dark Door Bourbon and Rye and come up with a combination for your own bottle. You leave with a bottle of your own blend. The cost of the event is $150 per person and includes the bottle that you blend. We really enjoyed the experience and will be checking out future events at Dark Door.

Usually, when I go to sample at a distillery, it's samples. Nothing to get buzzed about- just a…read moretasting to help me pick what bottle or bottles I want to take home to my bar. This place. I had stayed in the car for a few minutes before joining John inside and the Christina had ALL of them lined up- there were so many bottles. So.... the only time I left buzzed from samples. Gin, Rum, Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Liquors. They had damn near everything here. Plus craft cocktails and a couple cocktails on tap. I mean- wow. Favs: Pandemic at the disco- I think the smoothest Vodka I have EVER had and the name and bottle are was hilariously fun Demeter- a citrus-botanical gin which I loved at first sip and that was before I knew it was named after a Greek Goddess Smoked- They have 2 flavors of smoked Rum, both Mesquite and Hickory- I liked the mesquite better and this was John's favorite Sprit of the Harvest- Classic Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, another very smooth liquor- Rye whiskey can sometimes be a little harsh- but not this one Those are the ones we bought. Special mention: Underworld- Agave Spirit (Tequila)- I don't care for Tequila, the only time I enjoyed samples was in Mexico and now this place. It was delicious Lost Cause- holy hell. That's all I am going to say about that Did I mention- I didn't even try them all!?!?! They make some IPA blend Whiskeys and collaborate with local breweries. Their stills were inspiring- I can't remember how tall their big ole still was, but it was awesome!

Great service, food, and beverage! Beautiful atmosphere unlike anything in Tampa Bay.read more

Excellent service by Autumn. She was knowledgeable about the drink menu including the whiskey…read moreflight. I enjoyed my coconut margarita with the coconut sugar rim. Lamb was very good, though could have been slightly less pink (I ordered medium).. Crust was lovely. Good recommendation. Bison steak was also tasty and had a nice crust but was a little undercooked and bloody for medium rare. The chocolate espresso cake was moist and dense and the sauce was so good. The icing gave it a nice balance. Beautiful place and nice ambiance, with the dark wood, high ceilings, and fireplace. It is a little dark so you may need the flashlight on your phone to read the menu.