Florida Single Malt Whiskey

Our Florida Single Malt Whiskey is distilled from 100% barley and shaped by Florida’s climate, water, and production methods from start to finish. We barrel this expression in new #3 char American Oak, which contributes caramel and vanilla sweetness without overwhelming the grain character. We hand select barrels and blend them into the final bottle, preserving what makes this a distinctly Florida whiskey. To keep the natural flavors intact, we bottle it unfiltered at 90 proof. The result is buttery, approachable, and easy to drink.

Single malt whiskey refers to a whiskey made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery. While this style is more commonly associated with Scotland, American producers have increasingly explored it on their own terms. In Florida specifically, the combination of heat, humidity, and water chemistry gives single malt a noticeably different maturation profile than you’d find in cooler climates. As a result, oak influence develops more quickly, and the grain character stays clearly defined throughout. For more on how whiskey styles differ, see our guide to whiskey and our breakdown of American single malt.

What Is a Florida Single Malt Whiskey?

A Florida Single Malt Whiskey should represent the best that Florida has to offer. Consequently, we hold our single malt to a clear set of production standards:

1. Distilled from 100% US-grown barley
2. Uses only Florida limestone spring water
3. Aged in the heat and humidity of Florida
4. Bottled unfiltered to preserve natural flavor and texture

For those new to the category, “single malt” describes the grain and production method — not sweetness, age, or smoke level. Furthermore, it does not imply peat, which is a common misconception carried over from Scotch whisky. When we designed our production facility at Timber Creek Distillery, we modeled it closely after traditional Scottish methods. Specifically, we lauter our grain, use a traditional pot still, and run a copper worm condenser — the same approach that defines classic single malt production. To understand how that process works from grain to bottle, see our grain-to-glass distillation guide.

Together, these factors produce a distinctly rich and uniquely Florida whiskey. If you’d like to taste it where we make it, you can book a tasting experience at the distillery. Similarly, our Florida Black Rye Whiskey and Florida Whiskey offer different grain expressions made through the same hands-on process.