NJoy Spirits Distillery sits on Wild Buck Road in Spring Hill, Florida, about an hour north of Tampa in Hernando County. Founded by husband-and-wife team Nick and Joy Tomasello, the distillery opened its doors in 2015 after Nick transitioned from a career in corporate finance to pursue his passion for craft spirits. The couple converted a 6,000-square-foot warehouse into their production facility and tasting room, creating Florida’s first true grain-to-glass distillery that sources local ingredients whenever possible. They produce small-batch bourbon, rum, and vodka using traditional methods combined with Florida’s unique climate advantages. Nick spent years perfecting his recipes in his garage before the couple took the leap into commercial distilling. Joy handles the business operations while Nick serves as head distiller, overseeing production on their custom 500-gallon copper still imported from Germany. The journey wasn’t easy—convincing local officials to approve the area’s first distillery took nearly two years of meetings and paperwork. Their philosophy centers on patience and quality, aging their bourbon in new American oak barrels in Florida’s heat and humidity, which accelerates the aging process compared to traditional Kentucky operations. Visitors find themselves in an unpretentious warehouse space that feels more like stepping into someone’s well-equipped garage workshop than a polished tourist destination. The Tomasellos often personally conduct tours and tastings, sharing stories about their transition from corporate life to craft distilling. You can watch the entire process from grain mashing to bottling, and the intimate scale means you’re likely to catch Nick checking on a batch or adjusting equipment during your visit.