Panama City Beach Vodka

This Florida-made corn vodka crafted at Timber Creek Distillery in Crestview, on the Florida Panhandle. It starts with Florida-grown corn distilled through a copper pot still using Florida limestone spring water, producing a clean, smooth vodka with a rounder, softer character than the wheat-based Florida Vodka. Every bottle is made on-site in Florida — not imported and labeled as local.

Florida-Made for the Panama City Beach Market

Panama City Beach draws millions of visitors each year to its white sand beaches and warm Gulf water. Beyond the resort strip, the area has a genuine local culture built around fishing, Gulf seafood, and regional identity. Florida-made spirits are part of that identity, and locally produced vodka fits the coastal setting in ways that imported options cannot replicate.

Panama City Beach Vodka is available at select PCB-area retailers and at the distillery in Crestview, approximately one hour east of Pier Park via US-98. For visitors spending time in Pier Park, St. Andrews State Park, and the PCB resort corridor who want to take home a vodka actually produced in Florida rather than an imported spirit with a regional label, it is the local option.

Additionally, Timber Creek Distillery crafts every bottle on-site using Florida-grown corn and Florida limestone spring water. Moreover, copper pot still distillation preserves more character than industrial column still production. The result is a genuine Florida-made vodka with a transparent production story.

Corn Vodka vs. Wheat Vodka

Timber Creek produces two distinct vodka styles. The Florida Vodka is made from 100% North Florida Red Soft Winter Wheat — a drier, more precise spirit with a cleaner, crisper finish and the Gold Medal for Best Domestic Vodka at The Fifty Best. Panama City Beach Vodka is corn-based, producing a rounder, softer character with slightly more sweetness at the mid-palate.

Generally, corn vodka tends toward a gentler, more approachable profile. Specifically, the softness comes from corn’s higher starch content and the rounder fermentation profile it produces. So in cocktails, corn vodka blends smoothly without introducing the sharper edge that wheat occasionally contributes. Similarly, for sipping, the additional softness suits those who prefer a less austere vodka experience.

Vodka Tasting Notes

Nose

Overall, the nose is clean and soft, with subtle corn sweetness. The nose is restrained and approachable — no harsh solvent character, no artificial off-notes. Light grain sweetness from the corn base and a mild mineral quality from the Florida limestone spring water.

Palate

Smooth and slightly sweet on entry, with the corn grain character carrying through the mid-palate. Because the base grain is corn rather than wheat, the texture is rounder and the sweetness more present than in wheat-based expressions. The copper pot still distillation gives the spirit more body than industrial column-still vodkas. The finish is clean and warm, fading quickly without bitterness.

Finish

Overall, the finish is clean, brief, and soft. Typically, mild corn sweetness fades to a gentle warmth. No harsh heat, no lingering bitterness, no artificial aftertaste. The clean finish makes this an easy vodka to drink both in cocktails and on its own.

Serving Suggestions

Corn vodka’s softer, rounder character works across standard vodka applications. Specifically, it is well-suited for cocktails where the vodka needs to blend smoothly rather than assert itself.

Classic Vodka Cocktails: Moscow Mule, Vodka Tonic, and Screwdriver all work well. Notably, the corn vodka’s softness keeps these drinks smooth and approachable rather than sharp.

Martini: Because of the rounder character, it produces a softer Martini than wheat vodka. However, stir rather than shake to preserve texture. Then garnish with lemon peel or olives depending on preference.

On the rocks: Specifically, a large ice cube and slow dilution is the simplest way to appreciate the corn vodka’s natural character. Furthermore, the sweetness becomes more perceptible as the spirit warms slightly.

Visiting Timber Creek Distillery from Panama City Beach

Timber Creek Distillery is approximately one hour east of Pier Park via US-98. The distillery sits on a 1,400-acre family farm and offers tours, tastings, and experiences including the Bourbon Blending Experience and the Distillery Tour and Tasting. Specifically, visitors spending time in Pier Park, St. Andrews State Park, and the PCB resort corridor can combine a distillery visit with a Panama City Beach trip. Specifically, the tasting room carries the full vodka lineup — including both the corn-based geographic expressions and the award-winning wheat-based Florida Vodka — for direct comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy this vodka?

Panama City Beach Vodka is available at select retailers in the PCB area and at Timber Creek Distillery in Crestview, about an hour east of Pier Park via US-98. It is also distributed through Republic National Distributing Company.

Is this vodka actually made in Florida?

Yes. Timber Creek Distillery produces every bottle in Crestview, Florida. The corn base comes from Florida-grown grain, the water is Florida limestone spring water, and distillation happens on-site at the Crestview facility. Nothing is imported and labeled as Florida-made.

Is Timber Creek Distillery near Panama City Beach?

Timber Creek Distillery is in Crestview, about an hour east of Panama City Beach via US-98. The distillery sits on a 1,400-acre family farm and offers tours and tasting experiences by booking.

How does this compare to Florida Vodka?

Florida Vodka is wheat-based; Panama City Beach Vodka is corn-based. Corn produces a rounder, slightly softer character with more sweetness at the mid-palate. Wheat produces a drier, more precise finish. However, both are made at the same distillery with Florida-grown grains and Florida limestone spring water. The difference is entirely grain-driven. Specifically, side-by-side comparison at the distillery tasting room demonstrates the distinction clearly.

Is this the same as the other geographic vodkas?

Yes. Timber Creek produces corn vodka expressions for several Florida Panhandle markets — 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach, and Pensacola. Each expression uses the same corn vodka recipe positioned for the local market it serves. Specifically, the product is consistent across geographic labels.

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Farm-to-Bottle PureBlend® Process

At Timber Creek, we take a natural, sustainable approach to crafting our spirits through our proprietary PureBlend® process. This method carefully brings out the rich, authentic flavors of each grain and ingredient, honoring natural character. Ultimately, every bottle reflects that commitment — locally made, honestly produced, genuinely Florida.

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