EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 43 MIN
From Flower to Spirit
from Barcode Mixer · host Barcode Mixer
In this episode, we sit down with Phil and James, the founders of Aphlora Passion Flower Liqueur, a spirit distilled at Big Cypress Distillery that captures the wild, tropical soul of South Florida.Childhood friends turned business partners, these two South Florida natives share the journey from growing up together to creating something truly original. What started as an idea rooted in curiosity and creativity became a beautifully crafted passion flower liqueur — floral, expressive, and unmistakably Floridian.We talk about:How Aphlora was born and why passion flowerThe process of bringing a niche liqueur to life Working with Big Cypress Distillery to refine and distill the productThe challenges of launching a spirits brand in today’s marketRedefining the “Florida Man” narrative through craftsmanship and intentionPhil and James prove that Florida isn’t just headlines and chaos — it’s innovation, culture, and artistry. This conversation is about friendship, risk, identity, and building something meaningful from the ground up.South Florida roots. Real craftsmanship. A liqueur that tells a story.
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In this episode, we sit down with Phil and James, the founders of Aphlora Passion Flower Liqueur, a spirit distilled at Big Cypress Distillery that captures the wild, tropical soul of South Florida.Childhood friends turned business partners, these two South Florida natives share the journey from growing up together to creating something truly original. What started as an idea rooted in curiosity and creativity became a beautifully crafted passion flower liqueur — floral, expressive, and unmistakably Floridian.We talk about:How Aphlora was born and why passion flowerThe process of bringing a niche liqueur to life Working with Big Cypress Distillery to refine and distill the productThe challenges of launching a spirits brand in today’s marketRedefining the “Florida Man” narrative through craftsmanship and intentionPhil and James prove that Florida isn’t just headlines and chaos — it’s innovation, culture, and artistry. This conversation is about friendship, risk, identity, and building something meaningful from the ground up.South Florida roots. Real craftsmanship. A liqueur that tells a story.
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From Flower to Spirit
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