How far is the distillery from Louisville?

Neeley Family Distillery is about 45 minutes northeast of Louisville in Sparta, Kentucky. It's in Gallatin County, off the main Bourbon Trail routes, so plan for a bit of a drive through rural Kentucky.

What makes their bourbon different from larger distilleries?

The Neeleys grow some of their own corn right on the property and handle most of the production themselves as a family operation. You're tasting spirits made in small batches with direct family involvement from grain to bottle, rather than mass-produced bourbon.

CRAFT DISTILLERY

Florida

Big Cypress Distillery

Miami,

Florida

— Rum, Gin

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DISTILLERY SNAPSHOT

📞 (786) 228-9740

🌐 http://www.bigcypressdistillery.com/

📍 13995 SW 144th Ave STE 207, Miami, FL 33186, USA

ABOUT THIS DISTILLERY

Big Cypress Distillery operates from a business suite in southwest Miami, founded by Alex Koyfman who transitioned from the tech industry to craft distilling in 2018. The operation focuses on small-batch production using traditional pot stills to create rum, gin, and specialty spirits that reflect South Florida’s unique environment. You’ll find them in an industrial area near the Everglades, where Koyfman and his small team handle everything from mashing to bottling. The distillery emphasizes local sourcing when possible, incorporating Florida sugarcane for their rum production and botanicals that capture the subtropical character of the region. Their approach blends modern techniques with time-tested methods, producing spirits that aim to tell the story of Florida’s agricultural heritage. The operation remains deliberately small-scale, allowing for experimentation with unique flavor profiles and limited releases that you won’t find from larger producers.

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WHAT SETS THEM APART

Big Cypress stands out as one of the few craft distilleries in Miami-Dade County producing authentic Florida rum using locally sourced sugarcane from farms within 100 miles of the distillery. Their location near the Everglades influences their product development, incorporating native botanicals and aging spirits in Florida’s intense heat and humidity, which accelerates the maturation process compared to traditional whiskey regions. Koyfman’s background in technology brings a data-driven approach to fermentation and distillation, tracking variables most craft distillers handle by intuition alone.

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THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

You’ll visit a working production facility where the industrial setting showcases the craft distilling process without tourist polish. Koyfman or his assistant distiller typically leads tastings, walking you through their current lineup while explaining how Florida’s climate affects spirit production. The space smells of fermented sugarcane and botanical infusions, and you can watch the small copper pot still in operation if you visit during production days. Tastings happen at a simple bar setup where you’ll sample their rum alongside seasonal botanical spirits, learning about the challenges and advantages of distilling in South Florida’s unique environment.

IS IT WORTH VISITING

This appeals most to serious spirits enthusiasts and rum collectors who appreciate authentic craft production over polished tourist experiences. You’ll get genuine insights into small-batch distilling and taste products that reflect South Florida’s agricultural character, but don’t expect elaborate tour facilities or food service. The experience works best for those interested in the technical aspects of distilling and the story of building a craft spirits business in an unlikely location. Skip it if you’re looking for entertainment value or a social outing – this is about the spirits and the process.

⚠️ VISITING TIPS

Call ahead since they don’t maintain regular public hours and production schedule determines availability. The address can be tricky to find in the industrial area, so confirm the exact suite location when you book. Saturday afternoons typically work best for visits when production isn’t running and Koyfman has time for longer conversations about the spirits. Ask specifically about their rum aging experiments and how they adapt traditional techniques for Florida’s climate. Bring cash for bottle purchases since they don’t always have card processing available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Big Cypress Distillery — Visitor FAQ

Do I need to make an appointment to visit?

Yes, Big Cypress operates by appointment only since it’s a working production facility without regular retail hours. Call ahead to arrange a visit, and they’ll work around their distilling schedule to accommodate tastings and tours.

What makes their rum different from Caribbean rums?

They source sugarcane from Florida farms rather than importing molasses, and the intense heat and humidity accelerate aging compared to traditional rum regions. This creates distinct flavor profiles that reflect South Florida’s terroir rather than Caribbean traditions.

Can I buy bottles directly from the distillery?

Yes, they sell bottles on-site during visits, including limited releases not available in stores. Bring cash as card processing isn’t always available, and selection depends on current production since they operate in small batches.

GETTING THERE

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📍13995 SW 144th Ave STE 207, Miami, FL 33186, USA

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📞 (786) 228-9740

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