Forward Slash Distillery & Blending House - Winter Park, Florida

Christy A.

We are frequent visitors to Forward/Slash when we travel to/from Orlando. Tim&Michael, as well as all the staff are amazing. Cocktails that are exquisite and artistic, definitely worth the drive. Highly recommend a visit. My personal favorite is the Espresso Martini. Support local!

Nick V.

The absolute best place for craft whiskey and cocktails!! The atmosphere and staff are incredible and welcoming. I enjoy learning and trying new things every time I go!!

Ellen F.

Really cool concept! The s'mores old fashioned smelled incredible, and the espresso martini was also a solid choice. Definitely worth the visit. Chill vibes, extensive and creative drink menu. They are limited to serving what they make in house, so don't come expecting to drink beer/wine or other well known liquor brands quite yet.

Mai L. S.

The best way to spend an afternoon. What an incredible time! We went here as part of the Florida Distillery Tour location. We surprised our guests with a whiskey tasting.

Tim, our tour and tasting guide, was a treat! The passion for his craft and what they’ve created here is genuine, making the tour interactive and informative. The tasting room/blending lab, where we were greeted with flights of whiskey and a wall of experiments, has such a super cool vibe!!!

We had the best time learning, laughing and drinking some excellently blended whiskeys. The entire experience was a family memory that will last a lifetime. We’ll definitely be back!

Makayla

I personally can't find strong enough words to describe how incredible and unique this place truly is. Every aspect of this distillery truly will astonish each individual, from the atmosphere to the brilliant mixology that is created within these walls. This definitely is an experience you'll want to have over and over, and each time I can guarantee there will be something new and intriguing to encounter.

Jennifer W.

What an absolute hoot and holler of a time. Took my brother for his birthday to do the distillery tour and it was worth every cent. The owners were informative without being elitist, you could hear the passion in the way they explained every step of the process of making blended spirits, and the whole time made us feel like we were friends who just stopped by to hang out.

Owner Michael did a great job on the tour and explaining the new space they are working on opening up. Learning more about the still for refinement and the barrels they order the whiskey and other spirits in was really cool. There was no question we asked that wasn’t met with enthusiasm and a clear answer.

Owner Tim was our tasting guide after the tour and what an absolute treat it was to sit with him and learn more about the sprits they blend and the partner distilleries that they use and why they chose them for specific blends. When my husband mentioned Why he stays away from clear rum (it’s just nasty sugar water) Tim got excited and ran off to grab their limited run clear rum. One taste and we knew we would be leaving with two bottles to make mojitos at home with! The whole time we were in the tasting room it felt like we were chilling out with an old friend. What a comfortable and down right delightful time.

As we were on our way out the staff were laughing with guests and each other. The entire atmosphere of the bar was elegant yet friendly. I look forward to the next time my husband and I visit, which will have to be soon.

Nicholas F.

A new Orlando Favorite. This place has the potential to become one of the Greats. It's nice to have our own local distillery to frequent and enjoy amazing cocktails. They really know their stuff, be sure to hang out with Sameer or Tim, tip them well, and enjoy. They always treat us well when we visit.

They host local events, have rotating food vendors, and release new spirits regularly. I personally recommend the ambiance and the patio to enjoy some whiskey and cigars.

You gotta check this place out!

Harin Y.

The atmosphere was cool and trendy, and there were friendly and professional bartenders! (I forgot to ask her name) I'd love to try Happy Hour and private tour! I'll visit again soon!