What to do and see in Key West, Florida (FL): The Best Distilleries

November 28, 2021 Venice Greaves

Does time ever pass in the Florida Keys? Everyone and everything in Key West seems to go at its own pace, right down to the ice melting slooooowly in your margarita glass. Of course, it’s not all limes and leisure – Key West is known as the “Winter White House” because of its appeal to visiting U.S. presidents, and the island has been home to literary greats like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. The diving here is phenomenal, as is the kid-friendly Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center.
Restaurants in Key West

1. Key West Trading Company

627 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040-6802 +1 305-509-9775 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Key West Trading Company

2. Key West Distilling

7025 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL 33040-6053 +1 305-587-8966 [email protected] http://kwdistilling.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Key West Distilling

Craft distilling spirits in paradise.

105 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040-6626 +1 305-294-1441 [email protected] http://www.keywestlegalrum.com
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4.5 based on 460 reviews

Key West First Legal Rum Distillery

Free Tours at 12pm to 4:45 pm every 20 minutes to keep everyone safe ! Key West's first craft distillery in history for the Florida keys . Free rum sample provided daily from 11am to 6pm Monday thru thursday and friday we are open till 7 pm and sundays 10:30am till 5pm . Many types of rums being made while you watch and taste. Walk around the property to learn about key wests history. The building at 105 simonton st was the coca cola bottling plant from 1903 till 1983. Look at the 80 year old bottles found on site and touch them. Also offered is direct sale of Rum, souvenirs, home , foods and more. Our rum is gluten free, vegan friendly and all natural no,preservatives and tasty!

Reviewed By Mrchris207

Great stop walk the shop with them in the tour or just grab some free samples and buy yourself one or two bottles of rum! best tasting rum I have had we also grab a few travel bottle packs as well to give to family and they all loved them too. Will come back next year and grab a few bottles. Staff was very friendly as well

4. Wet Willie's Key West

126-128 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040-6506 +1 305-789-7165 https://www.facebook.com/WetWilliesKeyWest/
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Wet Willie's Key West

Delicious drinks and friendly service

Reviewed By EmmJoans - Dallas, United States

I was ecstatic to know that Key West had a Wet Willie’s on Duval Street. I went on my last night in the Keys, which was 9/14/18. I ordered the Key West Daiquiri and it was delicious and gave this lightweight a light buzz. Some of my colleagues ordered very strong daiquiris and one ordered a non-alcoholic daiquiri. The daiquiris are so good and refreshing on a hot evening. We paid $11 for a medium size and I believe the non-alcoholic small size was $7. Remember to drink responsibly.

5. Hemingway Rum -Papa's Pilar Distillery

201 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040-6628 +1 305-414-8754 [email protected] http://www.papaspilar.com/
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4.5 based on 270 reviews

Hemingway Rum -Papa's Pilar Distillery

Of everywhere he traveled in this world, "Papa" Ernest Hemingway chose Key West to call home. It's here that we chose to craft the rum made in his honor, Papa's Pilar. Our Rum Distillery is located in a historic tobacco warehouse built in 1878 by skilled Irish bricklayers . Here you can navigate the art of making rum, discover how our rum makers craft our unique spirit, uncover untold stories of Hemingway and experience an adventure Papa would be proud of. Taste, Experience, Explore, Shop and bring the spirit of Hemingway home! Open Mon - Fri 10am-5pm and Sat & Sun 11am -5pm. We are located at the corner of Greene & Simonton Street in Old Towne Key West.

Reviewed By 655skipw

They say an average [meal/beer/wine/drink] with good company makes for a great experience. But, when that meal/beer/wine/drink is great, the experience is unforgettable. That is exactly what Papa’s Pilar rum is when you do the Cocktail Class! Captain Kirk, Mo and Dixie Cup (you’ll learn why they have their names, when you attend ????) hosted a memorable evening of learning, mixing and drinking Papa’s Pilar rum and a tour of the distillery. The group was small enough to be intimate (5 couples), yet still have a festive party setting. We had the place to ourselves. The 2 cocktails we got to make were awesome (I normally prefer my rum neat or on the rocks and I could drink either of them all day!) We had the Hemingway’s Hurricane and Key West Kiss, but they vary and change it up, so it doesn’t get stale. Captain Kirk kept it lively, entertaining and FUN! We learned a lot and WILL be back for more lessons! Highly recommend.

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