Orlando: Premium Caribbean Moonshine & Bottling Tour

This is a short, hands-on distillery visit: six moonshine shots, a look behind the scenes, and the chance to bottle your own spirit to take home. The tasting gives the hour its character, while the bottling room turns it into more than a quick round of drinks.

Two things I like: you taste six different flavors, rather than just hearing about the spirits, and you leave with a bottle you filled yourself. The cocktail at the end is a useful change of pace after the tasting, and the 20% discount gives you a reason to browse the shop if you want to bring more home.

One consideration: this is an alcohol-focused hour, not a general-purpose Orlando attraction. You need to be at least 21, bring valid photo ID, and arrange your own transport; meals are not included.

Key points before you book

• Six moonshine shots: The guided tasting is the main event and covers six rum flavors.
• Bottle your own: You get hands-on time in the bottling room and take your bottle home.
• A cocktail closes the visit: Choose one handcrafted cocktail to toast the experience.
• One hour, $70 per person: The price includes the tour, tasting, cocktail, and bottle-your-own activity.
• Private groups and two languages: The live tour is offered in English or Spanish and is wheelchair accessible.
• Plan around the alcohol: The experience is for people 21 and older, and valid photo ID is required.

Six flavors set the pace

The visit begins with a guided tasting of six handcrafted moonshine shots. The flavors draw inspiration from Florida and the Caribbean, giving you a chance to compare different takes on the distillery’s rum-based spirits. If you like sampling before choosing what to buy, this is the most useful part of the hour.

Six pours make for a fuller tasting than a single sample, but they also call for a little common sense. Drink at a comfortable pace, use the water you bring, and don’t treat the tasting as a race. The organizers advise drinking responsibly, and that’s practical advice for an experience built around multiple spirits.

The tasting is guided, so you’re not simply handed a lineup and left to guess. The available details don’t name the guide or describe each flavor, so don’t count on a particular person or a set of specific tasting notes. What you can expect is a hosted introduction to all six flavors, with English and Spanish offered.

The six-shot lineup is also a good reason to arrive ready to pay attention. Notice which flavors you prefer before reaching the shop. With a 20% discount on retail and moonshine purchases, you can make a more considered choice about what to take home instead of picking a bottle at random.

Behind the scenes, then into the bottling room

After the tasting, the tour goes behind the scenes at Caribbean Moonshine Distillery. The point is not just to sample the finished product, but to see part of the place where it is made. The tour is described as exclusive, though no specific production steps or equipment are detailed, so keep expectations focused on a guided distillery visit rather than a technical workshop.

The bottling room is the most personal stop. Here, you bottle your own moonshine and take it with you. That small task gives the visit a tangible finish: instead of leaving with only a memory of the tasting, you have a bottle connected to the hour you spent there.

The experience does not specify the bottle size, whether you choose the flavor, or what labeling options are available. If those details matter to you, ask the distillery before booking. The core promise is straightforward: you’ll get hands-on time in the bottling room and leave with your own bottle.

I like this part of the format because it gives the tour a clear purpose beyond drinking. It can also make the visit a better fit for a couple or a small group looking for a shared activity, especially if one person is more interested in the craft and the other in the tasting.

Finish with a craft cocktail

The hour wraps with one handcrafted cocktail of your choice. After six small pours, a mixed drink is a different way to enjoy the distillery’s spirits, and it gives you time to slow down before leaving. The available information doesn’t list cocktail options, so there’s no point planning around a particular drink in advance.

A guest who combined the tour with a cocktail-making class praised the drinks and the friendly, informed hosting. That class is a separate activity, not part of the tour described here, but the account offers a useful clue: if you’re interested in more than tasting, ask whether a cocktail class can be booked separately.

The included cocktail should also factor into how you think about the tasting. You receive one cocktail as part of the hour, not an open bar. If you want additional drinks or bottles, the 20% discount applies to retail and moonshine purchases, but the details provided don’t say whether it covers extra cocktails.

Is $70 a fair price for an hour?

At $70 per person, this is not a low-cost stop for a quick drink. The value comes from the bundle: a one-hour guided tour, tasting of all six rum flavors, one cocktail, and the chance to bottle moonshine to take home. If you’d otherwise pay separately for a tasting and a bottle, the included activities make the price easier to justify.

The 20% discount improves the deal if you already expect to buy something. But don’t count that discount as money saved unless you actually want a bottle or another retail item. The tour can still be worthwhile without a purchase, since the tasting, tour, cocktail, and bottling activity are included in the stated price.

For a group comparing options, the private-group format may be part of the appeal. It means the experience is offered to a private group rather than as a standard shared group tour. The information doesn’t specify a minimum or maximum group size, so check availability if you’re planning for a particular number of people.

The experience has a perfect 5 rating from three published ratings. One account specifically praised the flavor of the moonshine, the drinks, and the relaxed feel of the hosting. That is encouraging, but the small number of ratings is not enough to promise that every visit will feel the same.

Getting there and dressing for the visit

The meeting point is next to J. Crew and behind the valet. That description is your key landmark; transportation to and from the distillery is not included. Build your own travel plan, especially since you’ll be tasting alcohol. The details provided do not identify a transport service or give parking instructions.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You’re visiting a distillery and bottling room, so practical clothes make more sense than dressing for a formal tasting. The activity also advises bringing a hat, sunscreen, and water. Those are sensible items for a Florida outing, though the tour itself lasts only an hour.

Bring a camera if you want photos, and don’t forget valid photo ID. Smoking is not allowed. The experience is wheelchair accessible, but if you have a specific access need, confirm the details with the provider rather than assuming every part of the site suits your requirements.

The tour is available with a live guide in English or Spanish. No individual guide names are provided. Starting times vary by availability, so check the schedule that suits your plans.

Who will enjoy this distillery visit?

This is a good fit if you’re 21 or older, enjoy spirits, and want a compact activity with something hands-on. The six-flavor tasting suits people who like comparing drinks, while the bottling step gives the visit a keepsake element. The private-group format may also appeal if you’re planning an outing with friends or family members who all meet the age requirement.

It is less suitable if you’re pregnant, under 21, looking for a family activity, or hoping for a meal alongside the tour. There is no food included, and the experience centers on alcohol from beginning to end. If you’re the designated driver, make a plan that keeps the tasting responsible and the ride home safe.

The short duration makes it easier to fit around other plans, but don’t mistake one hour for a full afternoon at the distillery. It is a focused tasting and tour, with a cocktail and bottling activity included. If you want more time learning to mix drinks, ask about the separate cocktail-making class.

Should you book it?

Book this if you want to sample several Caribbean-inspired moonshine flavors, see a distillery, and take home a bottle you filled yourself. The cocktail and 20% shopping discount add value, particularly if you already enjoy spirits and expect to browse the retail selection.

Skip it if you want a broader Orlando attraction, a meal, or a non-alcoholic outing. At $70, the experience makes most sense for someone who will enjoy the tasting and the behind-the-scenes visit, not simply the free drink at the end. Check your group’s availability, bring photo ID, and plan transportation before you go.

FAQ

How long is the Caribbean Moonshine tour?

The experience lasts one hour.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $70 per person.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a one-hour distillery tour, a guided tasting of six rum flavors, one craft cocktail, the opportunity to bottle your own moonshine, and a 20% discount on retail and moonshine purchases.

Do I need to be 21 or older?

Yes. Participants must be at least 21 years old, and valid photo ID is required.

What languages are available?

The live tour is offered in English and Spanish.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Is transportation or a meal included?

No. Transportation to and from the distillery and meals are not included.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.