The 9 Best Distilleries in Andalucia, Spain

Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla are located in the historic centre of Jerez. Here one can find the real treasures of this winemaking region. Only brandies of the highest categories of the D.O., namely Solera Reserva and Solera Gran Reserva are made.The collection of sherries is made up of the finest wines from the area.

The distillery´s history goes back to 1880, when an immigrant from the Basque Country with the family name Izaguirre came to Carmona while fleeing from The Carlist wars. Settling on the land that now houses the destillery, Izaguirre decided to avail of Roman-era natural subterranean springs to begin elaborating a series of spirits distilled in cooper stills using traditional methods. Over the years these facilities have seen the birth of such diverse and tradictional products as Anisette, Pacharan and most receptly, Puerto de Indias Strawberry and the other three varieties of gin: Classic, Pure Black Edition and Guadalquivir

Industrial Tourism: Visits guided and self guided to the oldest distillery in Spain. In 1960 Rafael Reyes Rodriguez embarks on a history of success that today reaches the 5th generation of the family. “MACHAQUITO”owes its name to the famous bullfighter Rafael Gonzalez How do we do it?: Come and see fire boilers with tons of wood heating 4 giants and ancient copper stills that exude certified quality, in cycles of 24h, to produce the inimitable Rute aniseed The ship of maceration, permeate an aniseed base to get liquor soft, so natural and delicious as you would do at home. The bottling room prepares, the rate of 2.800 units/hour to supply the most prestigious liquor stores around the world We propose a dive of experiences which will activate your senses and make you travel from the history to the forefront of the prestigious most Distillery of Rute. Visitable areast: Room of stills Ship of maceration of liquors Bottling room Woodshed Tasting room Exhibition Machaquito Free pass