*Image courtesy of Gregor MacGregor’s Mini Links*

Savoring Spirits: Exploring Jacksonville’s unique distilleries

Sitting along the Atlantic coast, Jacksonville, Florida, is known for its beautiful beaches and active cultural scene. Among the many activities around the area, visiting Jacksonville’s famous distilleries has become a popular pastime that locals and tourists enjoy.

With establishments like Citrus Distillers, Grey Matter, Four Fathers, and a wide range of other options, you'll be sure to discover a distillery experience perfect for your unique tastes.

Jacksonville’s Distillery Guide

Jacksonville’s distillery scene is filled with a variety of spirits to choose from, like vodka, rum, gin, whisky, and more! If you’re not sure where to start, here are a couple of options worth checking out:

Citrus Distillers: Visitors can taste handcrafted spirits made with locally sourced ingredients in a sustainable and innovative way. They offer a 20-minute distillery tour that ends at the tasting bar.

*Enjoy $8 Old Fashioneds made with Citrus Distillers Whiskey – every Friday at MacGregor’s Mini Links! Image courtesy of Gregor MacGregor’s Mini Links.*

Grey Matter: Locals describe Grey Matter Distillery as a "hidden neighborhood gem." The distillery offers tours, tastings, and a full menu of cocktails, frozen drinks, and boozy popsicles!

Four Fathers: Four Fathers uses its own techniques and over 24 years of experience to create high-quality rums and vodkas. The liquor is produced by using local raw ingredients when possible.

Manifest Distilling: Located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, Manifest Distilling offers many different kinds of spirits but is mostly well known for its award-winning gin. Its main liquor, Manifest Gin, uses a unique natural blend of fresh ingredients that give it a bright and special flavor.

Fun For The Whole Family

If you’re still looking to try some hand-crafted cocktails in the Jacksonville area while enjoying some family time, be sure to visit Duck Pinz, a family-friendly bowling alley with delicious bites, drinks, and fun for all!

You can also pass by MacGregor’s Mini Golf, where you’ll get the chance to put your mini-golf skills to the test while enjoying frozen drinks, food, and ice cream!

Two amazing brands you’ll find at Duck Pinz and MacGregor’s Mini Golf are Brackish Vodka and Marlin & Barrel.

Brackish Vodka

Brackish Vodka prides itself in showing the unique flavors of the region. The name itself, "Brackish," shows the relationship between fresh and saltwater, symbolizing the balance that is created in its drinks.

The company also highlights the importance of using local ingredients, helping the community, and following a sustainable production process. This results in a vodka that reflects Northeast Florida and promises a smooth drinking experience.

Marlin & Barrel

Marlin & Barrel is known for its approach and commitment to handcrafted spirits. The company has become well-known in Northeast Florida's distillery scene.

It is most famous for producing Venture Vodka, among other liquors. In the distillery, visitors can go on a free tour, taste a few free samples, and check out some merchandise.

Feeling Hungry After Your Distillery Tour?

Touring Jacksonville’s local distilleries might help you work up an appetite! Visit Timoti’s Seafood Shak for a fresh and delicious meal to finish off your day.

Distilleries in Northeast Florida