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Rio Brazos Distillery

Distillery in College Station - 34.43 mi

Rio Brazos Distillery is Brazos County's first and only distillery creating slow artisan whiskey in the heart of Aggieland. It is a "neat little outfit" with an "informative & entertaining tour/description of the distilling process". Their "seating is nice" and you will be "able to see their bottling process right down to where they label it one bottle at a time". They have a "very informative tour" and "the owner and master distillery" is "very thorough" and tell "many more details". Their "whiskey is smooth and easy to pallete". This distillery really "makes top-notch spirits". When visiting, "you should take a tour and buy local". You will have a "fun time all around" with a "great product".

(979) 703-7935

Balcones Distilling

Distillery in Waco - 52.96 mi

Established in 2008, Balcones Distilling is only the second Texas distillery to get its distiller’s permit but it beat out the competition when it released Baby Blue corn whisky to the market in 2009. Dubbed “the original Texas whisky”, Baby Blue's market debut achieved historic firsts. It marked “the first time Texans could buy a bottle of Texas made whisky”. Balcones Distilling made history again in December 2012 when Balcone's Distilling's "1" Single Malt beat out whiskies from more established Scotch houses in London’s Best in Glass competition. Dubbed “The Judgement of London”, the win “helped legitimize American craft distilleries… and signaled the emergence of Texas as a whiskey-producing region”. The distillery produces three lines. Their Classics are year-round whiskies available at distributors. Also, the Annual Releases are “released only once throughout the calendar year”. Finally, their Special Releases are “extremely limited” whiskies including some that "may never be re-released". As a testament to their commitment to quality, the "1" Single Malt still continues to win awards to this day!

(254) 755-6003

Kooper Family Whiskey Co.

Distillery in Ledbetter - 65.76 mi

Kooper Family Whiskey Co. is just a quick drive from Austin, Houston, College Station and everywhere in between. The "interior is inviting, with dark tones and stacks of whiskey barrels" while "the outside of the facility is unassuming". Their "bar is stocked with their locally produced whiskey and rye". Visit for a "unique experience". Have a flight. Their "bourbon is delicious" and the "base rye" is "good" which "make a great Manhattan". Plus, the "barrel reserve" is "also delicious". When you want to sample, try their "flight in that order as the barrel reserve has the highest ABV content". It is "worth the drive on to try it out" and "it's not often you get a tasting with the person who blended and bottled the whiskey by hand".

(979) 249-5535

Banner Distilling Company

Distillery in Manor - 76.95 mi

Banner Distilling Company founders Logan Simpson and Anthony Jimenez had a dream of putting up their own distillery. Simpson has a Ph.D. in Chemistry, while Jimenez has a family history of bootlegging during Prohibition. Both were engineers at the same company and one day decided they had enough. With a budget of just $45,000, they established Banner Distilling in 2012. Using Craigslist, Google, and lots of resourcefulness, they designed and created their own still for just $300. Meanwhile, they kept their day jobs and toiled on their distillery nights and on weekends. They released Banner Organic Vodka in 2014 ahead of their preferred whiskey products so that that it could generate enough income while the whiskeys aged. The vodka went on to win multiple awards. The following year, they released their first bottles of Banner Wheat Whiskey, which also won accolades in different competitions. Cheers to bootstrapping!

(512) 815-2326

Sangiovanni Distillery

Distillery in Pflugerville - 77.88 mi

Sangiovanni Distillery is a "Great Local Texas Distillery" that produces ATX Vodka which is locally made in small batches from a private spring water source in Austin, Texas with a hint of sweetness from the corn that it's made from. ATX Vodka is "a smooth and sophisticated flavor that" you will "really" enjoy. "It's well worth a try ... and a few more after that". A "super-smooth vodka, especially chilled over ice". The "owners take true pride in their product to make sure it is the absolute best vodka available!!" They also have recipes available on their website which you can try if you want to drink different cocktails.

(512) 785-6472

Spirit of Texas

Distillery in Pflugerville - 78.19 mi

Spirit of Texas is one of the oldest operating distilleries in Texas. They have "a nice small bar area and then a large lounging area with several tables and couches". The "nice drinking room with very comfortable seating added a really nice touch" to the place. They produced Pfluger Single Malt Whiskey, Pecan Street Rum, and Straight Silver Rum. These are available in different liquor stores, restaurants, lounges, nightclubs, and bars throughout the state. Their Pecan Street Rum is the only rum in America that is oak-aged with Texas pecans. Their PFLUGER Single Malt Whiskey already won several gold medals. "A must try."

(512) 989-9292

Bartletts Distillery

Distillery in Conroe - 78.52 mi

Bartletts Distillery takes its name after one of Van Barkin’s ancestors. The distillery’s establishment is a perfect example of someone finding opportunities in the face of adversity. Van worked in oil and gas until, after 20 years in the industry, he was laid off in 2015. With basic knowledge in brewing his own alcohol and beer, Van and his wife decided on the direction he was going to take. In 2016, the husband and wife team established the distillery, and in 2017 purchased the Conroe property it stands on. By July 2018, the Barkins were in the liquor business. Bartletts Distillery's current products include white, dark, gold, and spiced rums, single malt whiskeys, and an un-aged version of its single malt whiskey. They recently renovated their tasting room. It now accommodates more people, and includes a small stage for live performances. They also made restrooms compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(936) 873-8000

Copper Shot Distillery

Distillery in Bastrop - 83.39 mi

Copper Shot Distillery is a small distillery in Bastrop established in May 2016. Owners Stephen and Cheri Todee named their distillery Copper Shot because the company includes a logo-engraved copper shot glass with each Copper Shot bottle. (At the distillery, you can purchase their bottles without the shot glass.) The distillery currently produces moonshine, vodka, and whiskeys at their downtown Bastrop location. They only use rain water, natural grains, and sugar for their handcrafted spirits. Some spirits occasionally require raw local honey. Stephen personally conducts the tours and tastings at the distillery. The distillery continues to operate during the tasting room's operating hours. Guests can actually see the production process while sipping their drinks! Cheri also sells distillery merchandise at the 150-year old tasting room. Every Friday and Saturday evenings, there’s a live music performance by local artists.

(512) 412-6414

Violet Crown Spirits

Distillery in Bastrop - 85.08 mi

Violet Crown Spirits is the first absinthe distillery in the state of Texas and their "product is beyond delicious!" "Stop by" and "learn more about this botanical beverage". You will find it "a very classy and freshly-flavored product". Their "Elderflower Liqueur" has a "unique aroma and flavor" and you can feel "the smoothness of the drink". You can find their products at your favorite retailers or cocktail bars which they have posted on their website. They have also posted on their website several ways to create cocktail drinks using their absinthe. Their "crew" is also "absolutely delightful, passionate, and full of knowledge". Note: Their tasting room will reopen this September so stay tuned for updates!

(512) 766-5090

Genius Distillery

Distillery in Bastrop - 85.08 mi

Genius Distillery is now located in Bastrop, Texas with "a bigger, better, and more beautiful" space. The story of how and why it happened, you can read it on their social media page. You can just look for March 2019 posts on their social media pages. They are "really passionate about their gin". They distilled their gins artfully and made from scratch which may take them longer to do but still guaranteed and it is worth it. Their products include Gin Standard Strength, Gin Navy Strength, Oaked Genius Gin, and Old Highborn Gin. You may also call them regarding tours because they also offer "a very extended informative tour and tasting".