Barrel Aged Florida Rum

Our Barrel Aged Rum starts with our clear rum as the base, produced as a traditional Florida rum using local ingredients and distilled on site. We then barrel and age the rum in charred Missouri oak barrels, allowing time, temperature, and wood contact to shape the spirit naturally. Batches are aged in previously used whiskey barrels, which introduces subtle crossover character without overwhelming the rum itself.

As the rum ages, interaction with oak contributes caramel, vanilla, and structured oak notes while also allowing the spirit to mellow and integrate. Aging in used whiskey barrels adds a restrained layer of flavor drawn from prior fills, helping balance the wood influence and smooth the final profile. The result is a barrel aged rum that retains its molasses-driven foundation while developing additional depth through controlled aging.

Barrel aging allows the rum to evolve slowly over time, softening alcohol edges and bringing individual elements together without filtration or added flavoring.

What is a Florida Rum, and how is it defined?

A Florida rum should represent the best that Florida has to offer and reflect both regional ingredients and production conditions. In practice, this means starting with locally sourced raw materials, using Florida limestone spring water, and allowing the state’s climate to influence the aging process when barrels are involved.

• Distilled from 100% local Gulf Coast molasses
• Uses only Florida limestone spring water
• Aged in the heat and humidity of Florida, when aged
• Bottled unfiltered to preserve natural flavor and texture

Together, these factors produce a distinctly rich and uniquely Florida rum, shaped by environment as much as by technique. This approach keeps the character of the locally produced rum intact while allowing barrel influence to remain balanced rather than dominant.

For additional context on how this fits into the broader production philosophy, see the overview of house-made rum and barrel aging methods.