Louisiana Spirits operates out of Lacassine, Louisiana, a small town in rural Jefferson Davis Parish where they’ve been crafting Bayou Rum since 2013. Founded by brothers Tim and Trey Litel along with Skip Cortes, this operation emerged from their shared vision to create an authentic Louisiana rum using local ingredients. The distillery sits on South Frontage Road in what was once sugar cane country, making their choice to focus on rum both geographically and historically fitting. They produce several varieties of rum using Louisiana sugarcane and molasses, staying true to the region’s deep connection to sugar production. The Litel brothers brought business backgrounds to the venture, while Cortes contributed spirits industry expertise, and together they’ve built Louisiana Spirits into one of the state’s notable craft distilleries. Their flagship Bayou Rum line includes white, gold, and spiced varieties, with each expression designed to capture the essence of Louisiana’s bayou culture. The facility operates as both a production space and visitor destination, though it maintains the feel of a working distillery rather than a polished tourist attraction. You’ll find the operation reflects the straightforward, no-nonsense approach of its founders—they’re more focused on making good rum than putting on a show. The location gives visitors a genuine taste of rural Louisiana, surrounded by the flat farmland and slow-moving waterways that define this part of Acadiana.