David Cohen has watched the number of licensed distilleries in Florida roughly triple since he opened Jacksonville-based Manifest Distilling in 2016, growing from about 30 to more nearly 100 today.
Cohen is the president of the Florida Craft Spirits Association, a group of 50-plus distillers supporting development of the industry statewide.
Their efforts include starting the Florida Distillery Trail, a promotion in which participants collect stamps from Florida distilleries on a special passport to receive prizes such as gift baskets and tasting glasses.