St. Augustine Distillery
Explore the distillery and historic property, and sample the award-winning spirits.
Retail hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Self-guided tours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Distillery creates award-winning whiskey, rum, gin, and vodka, and offers tours and tastings in St. Augustine's former ice plant building. In 2025, USA Today readers voted St. Augustine Distillery the best craft distillery tour in the country.
Regular Tours
They offer several tour options, including a self-guided tour. To see all of their tours and to register for one in advance, visit the website.
- The Self-Guided Tour, $5.00 per person: A tour through several exhibits detailing the history of the building and distilling. This tour includes tasting and is available seven days a week.
- The Guided Flight Tour, $20.00 per person: Relax and sip four signature bourbons at your own pace, with the assistance of a bourbon steward. Available on Sundays through Thursdays.
- Spirit of Florida Bourbon Experience, $35.00 per person: Join St. Augustine Distillery Bourbon Stewards for a one-hour tour as they describe the production process and share the history of bourbon and of St. Augustine Distillery. Available on Fridays and Saturdays. Each guest receives a tasting glass to take home.
- Beyond the Barrel, from $55.00 per person: This 75-minute tour explores the history of bourbon, its traditions, and the laws that set the standards for producing this special spirit. This tour includes the features of the Spirit of Florida Experience and invites you to taste bourbon from the barrel. Available on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Bottle Your Own Experience, from $200.00 per person: This one-on-one experience lets you fill your bottle directly from the barrel. Fill your bottle, cork it, seal it, and add a personalized label. Go here to learn more and to reserve a spot.
About St. Augustine Distillery
Since its founding in 2013, the St. Augustine Distillery has been crafting spirits using processes balanced by tradition and innovation. The team carefully shapes each product, mindful of Florida's marine climate. The tours and company information highlight key production details, such as mash bill and barrel specifications, so guests and customers understand what goes into each glass.
St. Augustine Distillery is housed in the former ice plant, which was built in 1917. All the tours provide information on the building, the former ice plant, and the production of fine bourbon.
Some of the Awards Earned by St. Augustine Distillery
2024—Craft Distillery of the Year by American Distilling Institute
2025—USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Award Best Craft Distillery Tour
The historic ice plant building renovation won the 2015 Regional Award for "Excellence in Culture, Historic Preservation or Adaptive Use" by the Northeast Florida Regional Council, as well as the 2014 Award for "Excellence for the Reuse and Repurpose Sector" by the Urban Land Institute of North Florida.
St. Augustine Distillery Retail Shop
The St. Augustine Distillery retail shop is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
Retail hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Self-guided tours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
