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Welcome To Crab Island Tates

Where Paradise meets Paradise

We are committed to bringing the best Puerto Rican Rum & exotic tasting liquors from around the world, while providing best-in-class service to our retail customers. We strive to build quality beverage brands on behalf of our valued suppliers, by connecting our suppliers with end user consumers, and providing fulfillment of desired brands to our region.

We offer shipping to 36 states via Beach Liquors!
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Our Supplier

Bringing the best Quality spirits to Florida shores

Crab Island Rum Distillery is located in Vieques, Puerto Rico – and is the first handcrafted, artisan rum distillery on the Island.

Their Mission

Their Mission

Their mission is to create unique and authentic artisanal rums that fully reflect Puerto Rican essence, using sustainably grown local ingredients and traditional manufacturing techniques.

Full Of Taste

Full Of Taste

With a passion for traditional elaboration and local ingredients, Iván strove to create a unique and authentic rum that captured the history and essence of the island, of which rum has been an important part since its origins.

The History

The History

During the British Colonial period a Puerto Rican poet Luis Torres named Vieques Puerto Rico “Crab Island” due to a large population of crabs on the island.

Their Vision

Their Vision

To become a reference distillery in Puerto Rico and in the world, connecting with their history and culture through their brand and products, spreading the tradition of rum in the world.

Why Choose Crab Island Tates?

We Bring Quality Spirits from the Caribbean

This magnificent rum, once exclusive to the pristine shores of Puerto Rico, now finds its rightful home here in Okaloosa County, thanks to Crab Island Tates. 

Aged to perfection

Aged to perfection

Our Crab Island Rum Añejo is a distillate made from sugar cane molasses and aged for a minimum of 14 months.

A Classic taste

A Classic taste

This rum is smooth on the palate and very clean, its simplicity makes it ideal for any drink of classic rum.

The Best Ingredients

The Best Ingredients

Crab Island’s base is sugar cane molasses, which is diluted with water and fermented with the addition of yeast.

We continue to deliver consistent and quality Rum for you

At the distillery, 100% of the rum is produced from the fermentation process to bottling. Managing to bring each bottle, a rum that contains the best ingredients and without using imported alcohols or fruit concentrates.

Our Rum

Discover Our Quality

Currently, we offer 5 products that reflect dedication, quality and authenticity.

Crab Island Rum Añejo

Crab Island Rum Añejo Tres Años

Crab Island Rum Añejo 5 Años

Crab Island Rum Orange Infusion

Crab Island Rum Coffee Infusion

Classic & Exotic Recipes

Rum Mixology

Both exotic and traditional recipes are better with Crab Island Rum.

Check Out What Customers Are Saying

Susan Coxwell
April 25, 2025

Perfect rum for a fruity drink on a beautiful Florida spring day!!! I can’t wait to try the Tres Anos and the Orange infused!!!!!

Kevin Tate
April 11, 2025

Great product. Smooth taste and very refreshing mix drinks. Give them a shot or a whole bottle. 🙂

Katy Tate
May 3, 2025

Some of the best artisan rum representing our community.

Who are we?

Crab Island Tates imports spirits from suppliers in the Caribbean, then in turn, sells to local retailers, and facilitates the movement of goods within the supply chain. We work to connect our suppliers with end user consumers, while continuing to provide fulfillment of desired brands and fostering a fun working relationship with its retailers.

We are a family-owned and operated beverage distributor with distribution across Florida and working to expand throughout the southeast region of the U.S. Founded by USAF Veterans Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Katy Tate in 2024, The Tates’ strive to provide the best exotic tasting liquors while providing best-in-class service to our retail customers as we work to build quality beverage brands on behalf of our valued suppliers.

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Served at the Following Locations

We offer shipping to 36 states via Beach Liquors at beachliquors.net.