Fish Hawk Spirits

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Florida's Ultra-Premium Farm-to-Bottle Distillery

Banner of the lineup of the Sui Generis Florida Whiskey and Resurgence Florida Rum at the Tiki Bar of Fish Hawk Spirits distillery near Ocala, Florida.

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Welcome to Fish Hawk Spirits, Florida’s only Medal-Winning Farm-to-Bottle spirits distillery. We are the fifth licensed distillery in the State of Florida, having been established in 2012, and located in Ocala.

About Our Spirits

Our portfolio of 27 spirits consists of the Sui Generis family of Whiskey, Resurgence family of Rums, Island Grove family of Vodkas, Absinthia family of Absinthe and finally our Colonial family of Brandy.

Locally Grown in Florida

Banner of Fish Hawk Spirits Florida Distillery showcasing the US flag and Florida state flag on site in Ocala, Florida

There is no other distillery in Florida like us making spirits the way that we do.

  • We distill on a farm in a shed with hand-built stills and processing equipment.
  • We are not in a warehouse or a fancy building.
  • We grow our own corn for our whiskey on our land next to the distillery.
  • We harvest fresh fruit from our own groves and from our agricultural partners.
  • We grow our own herbs and botanicals for our infused spirits in raised gardens at the distillery.
  • We pump spring water from the wells on our land, coming from the Rainbow River watershed that feeds Rainbow Springs.
  • We use spring water directly in the mash and distill it separately for blending.

No municipal water or reverse osmosis found here.

Award-Winning Florida Whiskey

Sui Generis Whiskey, a craft Florida whiskey and one of our many premium Florida spirits from our Ocala, Florida distillery—available for purchase at one of our 3rd-party retail Fish Hawk Spirits Locations

At Fish Hawk Spirits, our passion for crafting exceptional, locally sourced spirits has garnered recognition across prestigious national and international competitions. We take pride in every bottle we produce, and we’re honored to share our accolades with you.

Awards List

  • SIP Awards
  • North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
  • North American Distillery Institute
  • International Spirits Competition
  • Cigar & Spirits Magazine 
Fish Hawk Spirits Awards

Award-Winning Florida Vodka

Island Grove Vodka, a craft Florida vodka and one of our many premium Florida spirits from our Ocala, Florida distillery

Fish Hawk Spirits is proud to have received significant accolades for our exceptional vodkas at The Fifty Best Awards in 2018. These awards from this prestigious authority in the spirits industry highlight our dedication to producing premium, locally-sourced Florida vodkas that delight the palate. We invite you to experience the refined taste and smooth finish that have earned us these esteemed recognitions.

Fifty Best Awards

  • 2018 Double Gold Medal
  • 2018 Silver Medal
  • 2018 Bronze Medal
Layout of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for "Best Flavored Vodka 2018" for Fish Hawk Spirits' Island Grove Vodkas, awarded by The Fifty Best

Award-Winning Florida Rum

Resurgence Rum, a craft Florida rum and one of our many premium Florida spirits from our Ocala, Florida distillery

Our Resurgence Rum family is all about honoring Florida’s rich rum-making roots while throwing in a little bold, modern twist. We stick to time-tested techniques but aren’t afraid to spice things up for a one-of-a-kind flavor experience. Every bottle is proudly stamped “Fresh from Florida” and hand-bottled right here in Ocala—because good rum deserves a personal touch.

SIP Awards

  • 2019 Double Gold Medal
  • 2019 Silver Medal

Fish Hawk Spirits Distillery Tours

Banner of Matthew Bagdanovich, our master distiller, standing in our tiki bar area of the distillery

Visit us in person and see why we’re the most award-winning distillery in Florida. We take our craft seriously, using only local Florida ingredients, natural spring water, and a process that starts and finishes right here. We’d love the opportunity to have you as our guests and share the love that goes into each bottle. Book a date, and join us in Ocala!

Explore Our Spirits

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