Love visiting this location! 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! read more

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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. read more

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Great discussion and tour. Oh, and very good samples of the bourbon varieties. I did the Spirit of Florida Bourbon Experience. Well worth the money for a great re-education on how to fully enjoy your next bourbon. read more

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 read more

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I love bourbon and bourbon distillery's so this was a must have stop. The distillery is a very small craft operation, but the whole vibe revolves around the building, which used to be an ice company before home refrigerators and freezers became normal. They have a free self guided option with free samples or a few paid guided options also , even a bottle your own bottle to take home option. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, they make their own bourbon, gin, rum and vodka on sight which all of their products can be bought at the gift shop at the end of the tour. They do everything at that location even hand bottling all their products. The only thing that isn't done at that location is their barrel aging. read more

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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 read more

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Such a fun distillery with some of the sweetest people. The tour $5 was great with 4 samples. You can redeem the $5 coupon for a purchase in the gift shop and add a military discount. The staff were amazing. My niece lost a toy and the staff looked all over the place and found her toy. read more

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Did the self guided tour for $5. Sampled 3 liquors, Vodka, Gin, & Whiskey. Staff were incredibly friendly and made the experience delightful and fun. It's very clean and cozy inside. Great atmosphere read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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Oh em gee! This place is AWESOME! Everyone was so mixed it was a whole vibe and the tastings were delicious and free. The people pouring were so knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time!!!! This is a St. Augustine must! read more

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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. read more

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Loved the tastings. It was short, but well laid out and organized. I like the mixed drink offerings, but you should definitely have the options for both straight and mixed during the tastings. I don't find a particular drink I loved, but it was a nice visit. read more

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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 read more

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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 . read more

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Visiting St. Augustine Distillery was a blast! The tour was really informative and gave a great behind-the-scenes look at how their spirits are made. The guides were friendly and made the whole experience engaging. The tasting afterward was the perfect way to wrap things up. They offer a nice variety of their handcrafted spirits, and I enjoyed sampling each one without feeling rushed. It's a great spot for anyone interested in craft distilling, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned fan. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

The St. Augustine Distillery The Spirit of Florida Bourbon Experience was very informative, engaging and enjoyable! Patrick our instructor (Bourbon steward) guided us throughout the tour, which started in a classroom setting, with the introduction to bourbon, then through the Distillery (on a very warm and humid afternoon) to learn about how the Bourbon was made and as such ended at the gift shop, throughout which we enjoyed several tastings. read more

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I have some awesome memories from here from previous events and visits.. I really enjoy the history and the story of this place. The people here are super nice. The tours are fun to take and you see something different every time. The store has great items for birthday and christmas gifts. The best part of shopping and visiting the distillery is they're super generous in pour samples and drinks as I always seem to be smiling and louder than usual when I leave. a true staple for St Auggie read more

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We really enjoyed the tour! They are available 7 days a week from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. We did the self-guided tour. We tasted their 4 signature cocktails. We enjoyed the rum drink and the old fashioned whiskey the best. I'm a lightweight with drinks so I was feeling pretty good afterwards. The craft distillery is located in the oldest 1907 ice plant in the US. I was intrigued by all the whiskey barrels lined up. The ambiance was cool and fun that day. I'm so glad that we decided to tour it. Parking is not easy around there so pull out your patience, you will need it. read more

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I did not get to do the tour. But otherwise it's one of the best distillery experiences I've ever had. They have a free tasting that offered four different cocktails made with their liquor and cocktail mixes. And at the end, you can try the bourbon and such on its own. I paid to take the premium bourbons and it was well worth it! Service it through throughout the whole distillery was spectacular. They were a large gift shop with lots of cool stuff too. And the star of the show, of course is the Burman. They also had a really good rum and gin. An absolute must go too if you're in Saint Augustine! read more

We visited St. Augustine Distillery on a Monday around noon. The people here are always super friendly. We did the self guided tasting tour, which is ideal because they've got a lot of information posted and you can choose how much or how little to read. The tour is free and included 4 drinks: a mule, a gin and tonic, a rum tiki, and an old fashioned. At the end of the tour you can also try any of their liquors at the tasting bar. I love the vodka here, it's very refreshing and unique. This place also sells used aging barrels which is really cool! I'd definitely be interested in buying one as decoration, but we didn't have space in the car on the way back from the weekend trip. I will definitely be back at st Augustine distillery on my next trip over, and maybe leaving with a barrel in tow! read more

Over the holidays, we decided to visit St. Augustine and visit the main distillery in town as well. There is no reservation needed for the self-guided tour which is great but if you want any of the special tours then make sure you buy it in advance. We saw a tour that we were mildly interested in which had availability for 7 people but just an hour later, when we arrived at the distillery in-person, the tour was already sold out. The self-guided tour is set in 4 different rooms. The first room is where you check-in and get to sample a cocktail made using a liquor (bourbon, gin, or vodka) that was born at the distillery. There are various displays about the history of the building and the ingredients used in making bourbon. The second room is the barrel and the distillation room. It's pretty cool to stand next to the actual barrels where the bourbon is being aged and stand next to the actual stilts that were used in the process. The third room has another cocktail tasting and a see-through glass where you can look at folks that paid big dollars filling their own $200 bottle of bourbon. The fourth and last room is the gift shop where you get to sample the last cocktail as well as shop. Be aware that Florida based Total Wine prices are either the same or lower than at the distillery which was a bit of a surprise. You would think that they would reward the customers for making the trek to their manufacturing plant by selling items for a little less than in stores. Not to mention that they're selling directly to the consumer without dealing with a middle-man. Overall, our experience was very positive. All the staff was very passionate about their products and greeted everyone with a smile. read more

The building and architecture are the best part. Definitely worth a walk through. The spirits are fine. The pre-made mixers they pair with each one on the tour (and sell in the gift shop) are a fun idea, but fresh ingredients would help all their liquor products immensely. Some of the staff were friendly, some were not as knowledgeable, but I'm sure it was all hands-on deck on a weekend day busy with visitors. read more

We stopped in on a weekday in September so not the busiest season, and had no issues with parking. This is a small local distillery and we enjoyed the self guided tour. What's really fascinating is the number of different spirits they produce out of this operation. Having visited many of the Bourbon Trail stops, this was definitely small by comparison but they do a great job with the history of both the location and the spirits production. Samples along the way so you can appreciate what they are doing and a full gift shop at the conclusion. A great option when in St. Augustine. read more

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We came on a weekday when they were not busy. We easily found parking in their small lot. Each room had a tasting that was provided after a short informative speech about the drink. I enjoyed the tasting and tour of this cool distillery. read more

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I decided to come here after my happy hour lunch at Ice Plant not realizing they're in the same building. Checking in was pretty easy, I was so excited since it was my birthday! This tour was a self guided tour and free. The first stop was a Florida mule, and I loved the St Augustine vodka. It was so smooth! Next, you walk through the distillery where you can see all of the barrels and it's definitely picture worthy! The second & third samples were together, where it was a tiki rum and gin & tonic sample. I really liked the gin & tonic where it had a citrusy taste to it. The last stop was the bourbon sample, where you get to sample an old fashioned. It was really good, and that's coming from a vodka girlie like myself! I would definitely order this. Since I went on a Friday and a holiday weekend, it was pretty busy so the last stop on the tour the bartenders were attentive to larger groups rather than someone who was solo. The last stop also has a gift shop filled with all things St Augustine Distillery. I would definitely come back during the week or on a Sunday afternoon when it's not as busy when I can actually ask questions and browse around for a new spirit. read more

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We had a great experience visiting this distillery on our trip to St. Augustine! While the guided tour did not fit with our schedule, I absolutely loved that they offer a free self-guided tour, which included free samples of 4 cocktails, along with tastings of most of the straight alcohol (all were delicious!!). Everyone on staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable, and there was plenty to read about their distilling process - we enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot! read more

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They give a tour which includes sampling their different liquors and the additional ingredients used to make a drink. There are photos and information placards of the history of the distillery and how the products are and were produced. They have a beautiful gift shop with a bar at the center to help you decide on your purchase. The staff is helpful. Their gin is one of all time favorites! read more

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You gotta visit when in St. Augustine. Our party walked from the San Sebastian Winery to the distillery, and it was an easily doable walk. The distillery tasting is free. I enjoyed reading the wall of the history when you walk in. There were a few different stops to try out different cocktails made with the liquors made here. I really enjoyed all of them. All tasty samples, and I like that the mixers are also able to be purchased in the gift shop area as well. Once you make it into the gift shop area, you can also taste a few additional options. In there are lots of shirts, bar ware, mixers, liquors, and more items. I thought the flow of the tasting was laid out nicely. The gift shop had a lot to look at and buy. Overall, it was a great experience. I was here about 45 minutes. read more

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Great people, took the tour and tasting. Bought 2 bottles of their great bourbon. The tour was very informative and interesting. Especially enjoyed their working relationships with local farmers and how they received grain from them and they in turn returned used mash to use on their livestock read more

My fiancé and I came by to take the distillery tour on a recent trip and it was so much fun. It was self guided but they had 4 stations throughout where you could try their spirits in a cocktail. We got to walk through the distillery and see where they make and bottle their drinks, etc. it was pretty cool, the staff were nice, and the factory was interesting to walk through. read more

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We had an amazing experience at St. Augustine Distillery! My daughter, my husband, and I did the 90‑minute special tour, and it was worth every minute. Our guide, Dominick, was outstanding--extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the distillery's history and process. He explained everything in a way that was interesting and easy to follow, even for those who aren't whiskey experts. One of the highlights was that my husband bottled his own bottle, which made the experience feel truly special and memorable. The tasting was also excellent, with plenty of opportunity to learn about the different spirits and ask questions. Overall, this was informative, fun, and very well done. If you're visiting St. Augustine and want something unique to do, I highly recommend this tour--and if you can get Dominick as your guide, even better! read more

We had such an incredible experience at St. Augustine Distillery, and a huge part of that was thanks to Dominic! Dominic was energetic, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what he does. You can tell he really knows his bourbon--he shared so many interesting details and made the entire experience both fun and engaging. He didn't just give a tour, he made it an experience. The bourbon tasting was absolutely out of this world--easily one of the best we've had. Everything from the atmosphere to the education to the tasting itself exceeded our expectations. If you go, definitely ask for Dominic--you won't be disappointed! read more

Great experience! It was an opportunity to learn about how bourbon whiskey and other liquors are made. The tour guide, Dominic was very knowledgeable and helpful with all questions. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the distillery and all the fun facts about the St. Augustine brand. read more

Such a cool place! They do free tours which are definitely worth taking the time to do. You get to sample thier different drinks made with alcohol and mixers made right there. We ended up buying two different bottles and mixers as they were just that good. We then used them at a party and everyone loved them as well. read more

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Everything about this business offers a top notch experience. It's a historic building, a great tour and tasting, and gift shop, plus a restaurant! Not only was this a fun tasting with quality made spirits, they also use their own mixers to create tasty samples at each spirit station. Weaving my way thru the main floor is the vodka tasting station, thru the door to the barrel room and into the rum and gin station, and up the stairs to the main tasting room. The tasting is complementary and I decided to pay $15 for the high end bourbon and rum samples served in a petite glass snifter. (Ask them to add a droplet of water to open up these complex offerings). Both were a highlight, as were the Florida bourbon and the sherry aged bourbon. A gift shop is well stocked and beautifully displayed with a fine selection of products. I came home with socks, an ice cube tray, snifter glasses, old fashioned mixer and a variety pack of spirits. The 5 pack of half bottles was a good deal at $115 and will lend to fond memories of this trip to St Augustine. The friendly staff, especially Debbie & Cindy, made for a perfect visit for tasting education. I recommend going upstairs to the 3rd floor for lunch afterwards at Ice Plant restaurant to relax and see more of this building. (Make a pit stop at the toilette to see the throw back character of trough sink and pull tank plumbing.) I appreciated every detail of this top notch operation, the owners really know what they are doing. Kudos!! read more

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Recently spent $178.00 for two attendees on the craft drink experience. The cost was for 4 cocktails, 2 vendor-supplied charcuterie snacks. Gave my response to mgmt directly. Got a LONG response justifying the cost. Guess having a total 4 paying attendees pay for the experience is the goal? read more

Great Place. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Didn't try any food. Did the bourbon tasting tour with Dominic. He was awesome.

It was a very nice tour that included free samples of Gin and Tonic, Rum Tiki's and and an Old Fashioned. It was also very informative about the distilling process. I wish I had been hungry, because I would have liked to try the food at the restaurant. Maybe next time. read more

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