Distillery · Aging & Blending House · Miami FL.

A full-service craft distillery, aging house, and speakeasy bar in the heart of Miami’s Little River — the city’s most exciting emerging neighborhood.

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Founded in Miami

ABOUT US

Miami's Premier

Craft Distillery

A full-service liquor production facility and rum aging house in the heart of Miami’s vibrant Little River neighborhood. We offer turnkey solutions for spirit brands — from aging, formulating, and blending to bottling, compliance, and distribution.

Turnkey Production

From formulation and blending to bottling and palletizing — we handle everything so you can focus on your brand.

Premium Rum Aging

Meticulously monitored by our Rum Master with 35+ years of experience, aging in ex-bourbon, Spanish oak, and French cognac barrels.

The Next Wynwood

Little River is Miami's fastest-growing creative neighborhood — drawing major players in hospitality, food, and culture.

— ◆ Institute of Curious Blenders · Bottling Dreams Since 2024 ◆ —

What We Do

Crafted in Miami

Our production facility is home to nationally distributed spirit brands, each crafted with precision and care. Distributed through Winebow’s national network across the US.

RUM

Little River Premium Rum

Little River Distillery

Aged and blended in Miami under the personal supervision of Rum Master José Perez Cárdenas — 35+ years of world-class expertise. Matured in ex-bourbon, Spanish oak, and French cognac barrels.

RUM

Rum Vagabond

Wanderlust Spirits

A spirit born from adventure — rum carrying the soul of the Caribbean and the craft of the world’s finest aging houses. An expression of exploration, produced at Little River and inspired by decades of global rum mastery.

Visit Us

An Immersive

Distillery Experience

Tasting Room & Bar

An 18th-century apothecary-inspired space where guests enjoy guided tastings, blend their own spirits, and take bottles home from our retail corner.

Distillery Tours

Walk through fermentation, distillation, and our barrel aging warehouse. Watch our Rum Master at work and learn the craft behind every bottle.

The Rum Museum (Coming Soon)

An interactive journey through rum's Caribbean roots to modern craft distilling — integrated into every tour experience.

Private Events & Buyouts

A working distillery in Miami's hottest emerging neighborhood — an in-demand setting for corporate events, celebrations, and VIP experiences.

Join the
Little River Members Club

Own Your Own Barrel Of Rum and get exclusive access to our members only lounge, private events, and priority reservations.

The People Behind

Every Bottle

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Founder & CEO

Kristjan Olaffson

20+ years in the beverage industry. Founder and CEO of Wanderlust Spirits — distributed across the US and 9 international markets. Co-founder and former CEO of Icelandic Glacial, one of the leading imported premium waters in the USA. Previously founded businesses across technology, hospitality, and entertainment.

Rum Master

Jose Perez Cardenas

A chemical engineer with 35+ years focused on rum. José has advised the world’s leading rum brands including Diplomático, Ron Carúpano, Ron Teresa, Pernod Ricard, and Seagrams. He personally oversees all rum production and aging at Little River, ensuring every batch meets the highest standards.

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Co-Founder

Carlos Espasas

20+ years in import/export and wholesale consumer products. Through his company MC Atlantic, Carlos has built distribution partnerships across Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He also actively trades molasses and alcohol products throughout the Americas.

Find Us

Little River

Miami

Located in Miami’s hottest neighborhood — where major players in hospitality, food, and entertainment are establishing roots.

Get in Touch

Let's Build

Something Exceptional

Address

73 NW 71st Street
Miami, FL 33150

Phone

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Hours

Tasting Room by appointment
Events — contact us to book

Distillery · Aging & Blending House · Miami FL.

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