Homosassa Distillery Co sits in an industrial area of Homosassa, Florida, founded by Chad Hoyt, a former marine biologist turned distiller who opened the operation in 2019. The facility occupies a converted warehouse space where Hoyt and his small team produce rum, vodka, and gin using traditional methods combined with Florida ingredients. What started as Hoyt’s hobby after retiring from marine research became a full-scale distillery when he realized the potential for craft spirits in the Nature Coast region. The distillery operates with a 500-gallon copper still and focuses on small-batch production, making spirits that reflect the coastal character of their Citrus County location. Hoyt’s background in chemistry from his marine biology days translates well to the precision required in distillation, and he’s built a reputation among locals for producing clean, well-crafted spirits. The operation remains deliberately small-scale, allowing Hoyt to maintain hands-on control over every batch while slowly building distribution throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond.