Florida Vodka Archives - Best Tasting Spirits

Review: Venture Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:58:24 +0000

Venture Vodka was one of two spirits crafted when Marlin & Barrel Distillery first opened their doors in a 4500 square foot former warehouse, March 2015 in Fernanda Beach on Amelia Island Florida. The other was Marlin & Barrel Light Rum. The distillery was founded and is owned by Roger and Heather Morenc. They have […]

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Review: Shady Vodka Recount 2020

Jeff Ellingson — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:44:21 +0000

Shady Vodka Recount 2020 is a limited edition spirit designed to pay tribute to Florida’s history of close elections. It is made from 100% corn and is small batch distilled six times prior to a seventh distillation in a 1000 liter, 264 gallon Dragon double copper pot still with a pot head, 4 plate column […]

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Review: Timber Creek Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:11:38 +0000

Timber Creek Vodka is crafted at Timber Creek Distillery in Crestview Florida. The Distillery was built on a 1400 acres farm near Destin Florida owned by Aaron Barnes family. Aaron partnered with neighbor Camden Ford in building the distillery, and creating the spirits. They currently also produce gin, rum, flavored rum, and several whiskey’s. Timber […]

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Review: Monkey in Paradise Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:56 +0000

Monkey in Paradise Vodka was launched in early 2016 by Alex Kowtun, Frank Gomez, and Seth Goldberg. The MIP name and bottle graphic design peaked my interest. After reading about their production methods, and seeing the many awards they have already won, including a Double Gold Medal from The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, I was psyched […]

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Review: Manifest Citrus Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:47:24 +0000

Manifest Citrus Vodka is the result of a mistake. While experimenting with the production of their gin they created individual botanical distillations, some of which were different types of citrus peels. During a fractional blending, different citrus distillates were mixed. The tasty result was the light bulb moment for Manifest Citrus Vodka. Manifest Citrus starts with a […]

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Review: St Augustine Florida Cane Vodka

Jeff Ellingson — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:46:23 +0000

St Augustine Florida Cane Vodka is made at the St Augustine Distillery located in the historic FP&L Ice Plant, built as part of St Augustine Florida’s first Power and Ice complex in 1907. This plant was the first to make commercial block ice in Florida. This distillery also crafts Bourbon, Gin, and Rum. Their Florida Cane […]

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