Wicked Dolphin

Last July, the State of Florida finally passed a law allowing local distilleries to be able to give tours. I was very excited to learn this because a few months prior a rum distillery had opened in Cape Coral.  Cape Coral seems an unlikely location for a rum distillery but I would definitely recommend a trip to visit to Wicked Dolphin for anyone in the area.  The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable,  and we were given a sample of rum punch while we learned about how rum is made.  We were allowed to see the different products during the different stages of rum-making and even got to taste the “beer” stage.  At the end of the tour, we sampled the Silver and the Spiced Rums.  The Silver was very smooth and would be great in almost any cocktail or with a rum and coke.  At the time we visited, the Spiced was only available only at the distillery, although the Silver is sold at several local establishments including local Walgreens and Publix.  The Spiced Rum is absolutely delicious.  This rum is brewed with orange and local honey so it has a very unique taste.  The taste reminded me of rum seeped with orange pekoe tea. All I could think about when tasting this rum is how great it would be in a citrus punch or even in tea during a bout with a cold.