About
Sugar Works Distillery is a female veteran-owned, family-operated craft distillery in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. They handcraft artisan spirits and cocktails using natural ingredients and regional priority sourcing, including heirloom corns like Argentino Cateto Orange Flint Corn, Cherokee White Eagle Corn, Florida 401 Black Rye, and raw Demerara sugar. The distillery features a tasting room with a full craft bar, live music, events, tours, and membership clubs.
Female veteran-owned and family-operated
Heirloom and regional grains in bourbon and rye mash bills
Raw Demerara sugar rums
Craft cocktails and spirits
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What They Make
Bourbon
Made with Argentino Cateto Orange Flint Corn, Cherokee White Eagle Corn, and Florida 401 Black Rye in mash bills
Rye Whiskey
Made with Cherokee White Eagle Corn and Florida 401 Black Rye
Rum
Made with raw Demerara sugar
Awards
Silver Medal, Florida Spirits Competition 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Locals Only Bartenders Competition
February 23, 2026
Online ticket ordering expires February 22, 2026; remainder available day of until sold out.
Bourbon Distillation Class
Session 1: Saturdays Feb 21 & Feb 28, 2026; Session 2: Sundays Feb 22 & Mar 1, 2026
Hands-on bourbon creation over 2 weekends; sold out.
Latest News
Autumn 2025 Cocktail Menu now available. Bourbon Distillation Class sold out. 2026 Locals Only Bartenders Competition tickets available.