In 1943, Florida Fruit Distillers opened in Lake Alfred, FL. One of the first plants to start distilling from citrus fruits while grain alcohol was being redirected toward the war efforts, this Lake Alfred location became the state’s first registered distillery. Changing ownership over the years brought on different strategies and the creation of many new flavors and end products. Now owned by Miami Based CC1 Co., Florida Distillers Company is now an innovative drinks company with an expertise in rum and an outstanding collection of brands created over years of working with the industry's best!