American Spirit

摘要

The facility, in a converted 1917 ice manufacturing plant, was designed and built by former Maker's Mark master distiller Dave Pickerell and has a Prohibition-era feel. Groups gather in a museum to learn about the history of craft distilling and the local ingredients used in St. Augustine's spirits. Free tours, which run every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ll a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday), include a sample of two cocktails made with the , brand's vodka and gin. staugustinedistillery.com Best bottle: Florida cane vodka ($28) is made from only the hearts of local sugar cane. It's soft, with a full mouthfeel and a finish that has hints of anise and green apple.