Curious about the craft rum-making process and how the Lugo's blended that process with Bourbon country? Lugo's Craft Distillery in Lakeland offers a unique opportunity to explore this unique concept. You can learn about distillation and aging from a family with roots in Puerto Rico and techniques learned in Kentucky. The distillery also creates signature cocktails using its own spirits.

What We Offer

• $25 or $50 Towards Drinks at the Cocktail Lounge: Valid Thursday–Sunday during opening hours. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails featuring Lugo’s small-batch rum.

• Distillery Tour and Tasting with Choice of Cocktail or 25% Off Any Bottle for 1, 2, or 4: Available Saturdays from 2 PM–6 PM. Includes a guided distillery tour, rum tasting experience, and a choice of one cocktail or 25% off any bottle purchase per person.

What You'll Learn

During the tour and tasting, guests learn about the craft rum distillation process, the Lugo family’s Puerto Rican rum heritage in making Pitorro, how rum is distilled, aged, and how craft spirits are used to create signature cocktails.

Signature Cocktails You May Find:

• Gold Fashion

Libertalia Spiced Rum, hazelnut liqueur, homemade vanilla bean reduction, barrel-aged whiskey, and black walnut bitters. Smoked in a treasure chest and garnished with Luxardo cherries and 24K edible gold flakes.

• Strawberry Coconut Mojito

Lugo’s Coconut Pitorro, homemade strawberry and raw cane sugar syrup, coconut cream, muddled fresh mint and lime, topped with soda water and garnished with fresh mint.

• Espresso Martini

LUGO'S Craft Coffee Pitorro Rum, in-house coffee and hazelnut liqueur, homemade vanilla bean reduction, and fresh espresso, served in a martini glass with freshly ground espresso garnish.

Menu items may vary seasonally

Why You Should Grab This Offer

Guests can experience a taste of the Puerto Rican blended with craft distilling at Lugo’s Craft Distillery in Lakeland. Founded by the Lugo family from Puerto Rico, this family-owned distillery combines tradition, innovation, and Bourbon style aging to create distinctive small-batch and single barrel rums. The level of education, hospitality and quality of the rums and distillery tour remain unmatched.

Visitors may relax in the cocktail lounge with handcrafted drinks made from house-distilled spirits or take part in a guided tour and tasting to explore the rum-making process from distillation to aging. With a welcoming atmosphere, creative mixology, and a passion for craft spirits, Lugo’s offers a unique experience for both cocktail enthusiasts and those curious to learn more about rum.

As a partner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Lugo’s Craft Distillery continues to expand its presence across Florida’s craft beverage scene, making it a standout destination for a memorable night out or an engaging behind-the-scenes experience.