Largo: Preez Distillery Tours and Artisanal Spirit Tastings

Preez Distillery gives you something many tasting rooms skip: the chance to see how the spirit is made after you taste it. Ramon leads the visit from the tasting room into the working facility, explaining the ingredients, techniques, and stages behind each bottle. Every available product gets a sample, including seasonal and in-progress creations.

I like the family feel and the lack of polished corporate theater. I also like that each straight sample is followed by a cocktail, so you learn how the spirit works in a real drink. The one consideration is the alcohol load: this is for adults 21 and older, and the full tasting may be a lot if you are not used to sampling several spirits.

I also appreciate the small size, limited to 10 people, and the personal welcome from Ramon. Allow about an hour, bring a passport or ID card, and expect a relaxed visit rather than a long formal production tour.

Key things to know before you book

• Taste the full house range: Samples include straight gluten-free vodka, blueberry vodka, vanilla vodka, silver rum, lime rum, citrus gin, seasonal liqueur, and a spirit still in development.
• Cocktails follow the samples: You do not just taste each spirit neat. Ramon makes a drink with it so you can understand its use in a mixed cocktail.
• See the process up close: The tour covers ingredients, techniques, and the different phases of spirit production.
• Meet the military family wall: Teresa Logan created a wall where service members can add a patch, sticker, or unit keepsake.
• Keep the group personal: The tour is limited to 10 participants and is offered in English or Spanish.
• Plan for about one hour: The tasting and facility tour are combined into one compact visit.

Entering Preez Distillery in Largo

Your visit begins with a small but meaningful detail. Near the entrance is a service member wall created by Teresa Logan, honoring members of the armed forces in any status. Service members can add a patch, sticker, or other unit memorabilia, becoming part of what the distillery calls its military family.

That wall tells you something about the character of the place before the first pour. Preez is not presenting itself as a grand industrial attraction. It is a family-run distillery that wants you to notice the people, the work, and the personal connections behind the bottles.

Ramon greets you and leads you into the tasting room. The tone is relaxed, based on the available feedback from the experience, and the small group limit helps keep the visit conversational. With no more than 10 people, you have a better chance to ask questions and follow the explanation instead of standing at the back of a crowded room.

You need to be at least 21, and you must bring a passport or ID card. That requirement matters even if you look well over the legal drinking age, so do not leave identification behind.

The tasting starts with straight spirits

The tasting gives you a broad look at Preez Distillery’s current lineup. You begin with straight gluten-free vodka, then move through flavored vodkas, rum, gin, liqueur, and a product that is still being developed.

The gluten-free vodka is a useful starting point because it gives you a clean reference for the rest of the tasting. After that, the blueberry and vanilla vodkas show how flavor changes the character of the base spirit. I like this progression because it lets you compare the plain version with the flavored bottles instead of judging each one in isolation.

The rum selection includes silver rum and lime rum. Silver rum gives you the unflavored expression, while lime rum offers a sharper, more citrus-led direction. The citrus gin adds another layer, with the familiar gin profile shaped by citrus notes.

A seasonal liqueur adds variety, though the exact flavor will depend on what is available at the time of your visit. That changing element can make the tasting feel less fixed, but it also means you should not expect every visit to offer precisely the same lineup.

The final tasting is an in-progress creation. This is one of the most interesting parts for anyone curious about how spirits develop. You get to taste something that is not yet a finished, permanent product and see the distillery as a working place rather than a room devoted only to completed bottles.

The full tasting list includes:

• Straight gluten-free vodka
• Blueberry vodka
• Vanilla vodka
• Silver rum
• Lime rum
• Citrus gin
• Seasonal liqueur
• An in-progress creation

The exact order is not specified, so Ramon may shape the tasting based on the products available that day. The important point is that the experience goes beyond one signature bottle. You get a look at the range, including products that may not yet have reached their final form.

Every sample becomes a cocktail lesson

The clever part of the format comes between the pours. After each sample, Ramon makes a cocktail using the spirit you just tasted. This changes the visit from a basic sampling session into a practical lesson in mixing.

Straight vodka can seem simple when tasted alone. Put it into a cocktail, and you can judge its role differently. The same applies to blueberry vodka, vanilla vodka, lime rum, citrus gin, and the seasonal liqueur. You see which flavors can carry a drink, which work best as supporting notes, and how the spirit changes when combined with other ingredients.

One visitor specifically wanted to try different mixed drinks with the vodka tasting, and that request fits the style of the experience. You can use the cocktail portion to focus on how the spirits work in drinks, not just how they taste from a small glass.

I would pay close attention here if you enjoy home bartending. The value is not only in drinking several samples. You also leave with a better sense of how to mix the products before buying a bottle or trying to recreate a drink later.

There is a practical limit, of course. Several neat samples plus cocktails can add up quickly. Eat beforehand, pace yourself, and avoid treating the tasting like a race. The visit is about comparing flavors, not proving how much alcohol you can handle.

No one under 21 may take part. Smoking, vaping, intoxication, weapons, sharp objects, coolers, and several other unsafe items or behaviors are not allowed. The rules are direct and sensible for a working facility where alcohol production is taking place.

From tasting room to working facility

Once the samples and cocktail pairings are complete, the visit moves into the facility. Ramon explains how the spirits are made, including their ingredients, techniques, and different phases of production.

This part gives the tasting context. You do not simply hear that a vodka, rum, or gin is handmade. You learn about the work behind the bottle and get a chance to see the process rather than having it hidden from view. Preez emphasizes that there are no secret walls between the visitor and the production side.

The supplied details do not list every piece of equipment or each production stage by name, so you should not expect a technical plant tour with a fixed set of machinery stops. Instead, think of the facility portion as a guided explanation of how the spirits move from ingredients through the phases of making, finishing, and development.

That approach suits visitors who want a personal introduction more than a long industrial lecture. Ramon has been praised for explaining the process thoroughly and for acting as both host and mixologist. The tour’s strength is the direct connection between what you taste and how it is made.

The in-progress creation is especially useful here. If you taste a developing product and then hear about its production stage, you get a clearer idea of why a spirit may change before it reaches a final bottle. It also makes the business feel active and experimental without turning the visit into a sales pitch.

Plan on about one hour for the complete experience. That is long enough to cover a full tasting and facility tour, but short enough to fit into a day of exploring Largo or the wider Florida area. The timing is a good match for an afternoon stop, provided you arrange your schedule around the available starting time.

A family-run alternative to a corporate tasting room

The strongest feature here is the personal tone. The owner greets you, leads you through the samples, makes cocktails, and explains the production. That is a very different setup from a large brand visitor center, where the presentation may follow a rigid script and the person pouring may not be involved in making the product.

The relaxed setting also suits people who prefer conversation over ceremony. You can ask about the vodkas, rum, gin, liqueurs, or developing products as you go. The small group cap helps, though the experience can still vary depending on who joins your time slot.

I would choose Preez if you want to meet the people behind the spirits and understand the small-batch side of the business. I would look elsewhere if your main goal is a large museum-style attraction, a long technical lecture, or a tour built around elaborate scenery. The information provided points to a compact, people-focused visit rather than a major tourist production.

The service member wall adds a distinct personal touch. Teresa Logan’s project gives military personnel a way to leave a small mark at the distillery, and it helps explain why the experience feels tied to a family and community rather than only to a product line.

The tour is also wheelchair accessible, which makes the basic visit workable for people who need step-free access. The group size and one-hour format may be helpful for anyone who prefers a shorter activity, though the tasting itself still requires attention to alcohol intake.

What the $12 price really covers

At $12 per person, this is an inexpensive way to spend an hour. The fee includes a full set of spirit samples, cocktail preparations between the samples, and a guided look at the facility. That is stronger value than a tasting that offers only one or two pours and a quick sales talk.

The cocktail portion is the key value point. You are not only tasting eight categories or products in straight form. You are also seeing how the spirits behave in mixed drinks, which gives the visit a useful, hands-on quality.

The price is especially fair for people who enjoy craft spirits or want to compare several styles without committing to full bottles. It also works well for couples or small groups looking for a modestly priced activity that does not consume half a day.

You should still keep expectations in check. The tour lasts about an hour, and the listing does not promise food, transportation, bottle discounts, or a longer class in cocktail making. The value comes from the range of samples, the personal guide, and the production explanation.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the booking for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. The booking remains valid for one month, with starting times subject to availability. Those terms help if your Florida plans are still shifting.

Who will enjoy this visit most

I would recommend Preez Distillery to adults who enjoy trying small-batch spirits and want a direct explanation of how they are made. It is also a good fit for people who like cocktails, since every sample gets a mixed-drink follow-up.

The visit should appeal to:

• Adults interested in vodka, rum, gin, and liqueurs
• Home cocktail makers looking for practical mixing ideas
• Visitors who prefer small groups
• People who value family-run businesses
• Service members who may appreciate the community wall
• English or Spanish speakers
• Visitors looking for a one-hour activity at a low price

It is less suitable for anyone under 21, anyone who dislikes alcohol tastings, or anyone expecting a large attraction with many exhibits. It may also be a poor choice if you want a quiet non-drinking activity, since the tasting is central to the visit.

You should arrive ready to participate. Bring identification, avoid arriving intoxicated, and leave prohibited items such as weapons, sharp objects, coolers, and smoking or vaping materials behind. Bare feet, climbing, fire-making, fireworks, and explosive substances are also not allowed.

Should you book Preez Distillery?

Book this tour if you want a personal, low-cost introduction to handmade spirits in Largo. The combination of neat samples, cocktails, a developing product, and a facility explanation gives you more substance than a simple tasting flight.

I especially like the way the visit connects each drink to its use in a cocktail. Ramon’s role as host and mixologist makes the experience feel useful, not just pleasant. The service member wall and family-run setting add character that you will not find in a standard corporate tasting room.

Skip it if you want a full-day attraction, food pairing, or a highly technical equipment tour. For the right audience, though, Preez offers a friendly one-hour stop with a broad tasting lineup and a clear look at the people and process behind the spirits.

FAQ

How long does the Preez Distillery experience last?

Allow about one hour for the tasting, cocktail demonstrations, and tour of the facility.

How much does the experience cost?

The price is $12 per person.

What spirits are included in the tasting?

The tasting includes straight gluten-free vodka, blueberry vodka, vanilla vodka, silver rum, lime rum, citrus gin, a seasonal liqueur, and an in-progress creation.

Are cocktails included?

Yes. Between samples, a cocktail is made with the spirit you just tasted so you can learn how it works in a mixed drink.

Who leads the experience?

Ramon greets visitors and guides the tasting and facility tour. Teresa Logan created the service member wall.

Is the tour available in languages besides English?

Yes. The live guide is available in English or Spanish.

Can people under 21 join?

No. The experience is not suitable for anyone under 21, and you need to bring a passport or ID card.