Little River Distillery Opens New Facility in Miami
The 22,000-square-foot site at 73 NW 71st St features a tasting room and a speakeasy for locals.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Cocktails
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Rum enthusiasts in Miami now have a new local destination as Little River Distillery has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The facility features a tasting room and a speakeasy where visitors can experience spirits aged in the local climate.
Why it matters
The new distillery brings a unique aging process to the area that mirrors Caribbean conditions, using South Florida heat to finish spirits in French and Spanish oak barrels. This adds a new layer to the local craft beverage scene with a focus on products made without added sugar.
The new site spans 22,000 square feet and uses South Florida heat to age rum for durations of one, three, and eight years.
The players
Little River Distillery
A new Miami-based spirit producer now operating a facility at 73 NW 71st St.
The details
Located at 73 NW 71st St, the distillery includes an aging house, a production lab, and two distinct bars. The production team utilizes a method that skips added sugar and emphasizes barrel finishing. Visitors can explore the space which acts as both a functional production plant and a public tasting venue.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: The distillery opened its new facility to the public.
Beyond the 305
Little River Distillery adopts the traditional Caribbean climate-aging model to develop its spirits. This approach follows the pattern of tropical distillers who rely on high-heat environments to accelerate maturation compared to cooler, northern regions.
Local spirit fans can now visit the new site at 73 NW 71st St to taste rums aged for one, three, or eight years. The venue serves as both a production house and a social space with both a tasting room and a speakeasy.
The takeaway
The distillery offers a new way to experience craft spirits produced without added sugars. Interested residents should visit the Little River area to tour the facility and sample the various rum aging profiles.
Further reading
Find more updates on the local craft spirit scene at Cocktails.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale.
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