At St. Augustine Distillery, every drop of spirits we bottle is handcrafted with care. Why? Because we believe in capturing the Spirit of Florida® in every single step of the process. Learn how we make our flagship Pot Distilled Rum in our latest installment of the Spirit Lifecycle series!

March 19th is a special day at St. Augustine Distillery: eight years ago, we opened our doors to the public and sold our very first bottle of Florida Cane Vodka. To celebrate our eighth anniversary at Riberia Street, we want to take you back in time to show you how a dormant ice plant became the home of The Spirit of Florida®.

One of the core missions of St. Augustine Distillery is to provide spirits education to those in our community who wish to learn more. In the coming months, we will offer cocktail tastings, VIP Tours, and specialty classes, some of which will be curated and designed specifically for women. We are also working with a nationally recognized women’s spirits organization to create a Florida chapter, which will provide educational experiences across the state. Stay tuned for more information!

For the final installment of our dinner party series, we’re showcasing the delicious sweetness of our Pot Distilled Rum. Our rum is one of very few that is aged in bourbon barrels from the same distillery, giving it a signature honey color and sweet, warming flavor. This unique aging process makes our rum perfect for recipes that require light or dark rum.

Here’s a drink, appetizer, entree, side dish, and dessert that you can make with our world-class Pot Distilled Rum:

"Day One Danny" has done it all, from making our award-winning bourbon to completely rebuilding our stripping and refining stills. D. Rodriguez & Sons Overproof Rum is a celebration of Danny’s dedication to St. Augustine Distillery.