Treaty Oak Distilling
www.treatyoakdistilling.com
Treaty Oak Distilling is named after the
famous Treaty Oak, one of the oldest historical trees in Austin that survived a vicious
poisoning in 1989. The tree survived, and
Treaty Oak Distillery has embraced that
same determination. Award-winning offerings include many distinct and successful
brands: Treaty Oak Rum, Waterloo Gin,
Red Handed Bourbon Whiskey, Grahams
Texas Tea, and Starlite Vodka.
Dripping Springs Vodka by
San Luis Spirits
5330 Bell Springs Road; 512-858-1199
www.drippingspringsvodka.com
The San Luis Spirits, a family-owned
distillery in Dripping Springs, launched
the company and its signature Dripping
Springs Vodka in 2007. The distillery
recently launched its 1876 Vodka – a spirit
distilled in 50-gallon batches in copper
pot stills – named for the year the Texas
State Constitution was ratified. Dripping
Springs Vodka is so good that it’s the only
American vodka to win the Vodka Purity
Trophy – ever. You can tour the distillery on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after-
noons. Tickets are $10, which includes a free
sample of each spirit. Check the website for
times and tickets.
White Hat Rum
16525 Decker Creek Drive
www.whitehatrum.com
White Hat Rum offers premium Texas rum
that is hand crafted, made in small batches,
and oak barreled in Manor, Texas. They
use South Texas molasses and add natural
spring water before they put their product to
rest in good ‘ol American Oak.
Spirit of Texas Independent Distillery
1715 Dalshank Street Suite A
www.spiritoftx.com
The Spirit of Texas Independent Distillery is
the newest entry to the Austin spirits scene,
only offering two full-bodied rums: its signa-
ture Pecan Street Rum and Straight Silver
Rum. The distillery posts an Elixir of the
Day, a daily recipe featuring one of its two
rums. Events and tours are currently avail-
able at the distillery.
Crystal Creek Moonshine
804 Bee Creek Road, Suite F
512-825-8384
www.crystalcreekmoonshine.com
Inspired by the Roarin’ 20s, Shane Berber
and Sam Wakefield founded Crystal Creek
Moonshine to distill liquors that were
perfect for drinking, but had a unique
taste and embodied the highest quality.
Moved by the significant need of communities in Ethiopia, Crystal Creek donates a
percentage of all of its profits to help build
water wells and provide clean drinking
water to communities in need. Check the
website for info on upcoming events and
available merchandise.
Balcones Distillery | Waco | balconesdistilling.com
Distillers of fine spirits and whisky the proprietors claim not to just
make whisky in Texas, we make Texas whisky. This Texas whiskey
is what earned Balcones the honor of 2014 Craft Distiller of the
Year by Icons of Whiskey America. Seven offerings from corn
whiskey to a special release bottles await your favorite mixer
or to just have it neat. Tours are available Monday-Friday by
appointment, so just give them a call and let them know you’re
coming by.
Garrison Brothers Distillery | Hye | garrisonbros.com
An artisan distillery dedicated to making only the finest Texas
Bourbon and producing only a few hundred barrels each year,
Garrison Brothers’ flagship bourbon is its Texas Straight Bourbon
Whiskey, Signature 2008 Vintage. Current bourbon offerings include
vintages of The Flagship, The Young Gun, and The Cowboy, recipient of the 2014 Gold Medal “American Micro Whiskey of the Year.”
Future offerings include the Operation Cadillac, Hye Rye, Texas
Opus, and Garrison Brothers’ Reserve. Due to the small size of the
distillery, tours are reservation-only on Monday-Sunday. Reservations must be made through the website.
Rebecca Creek Distillery | San Antonio | rebeccacreekdistillery.com
Rebecca Creek distillery creates three distinctive spirits: Enchanted
Rock Vodka (Peach and Ultra-Premium) and Rebecca Creek Fine
Texas Spirit Whiskey. Using water from the Trinity Aquifer, the vodka
boasts an artisan production with a smooth finish inspired by its
iconic Texas hill Country namesake. The Whiskey is distilled in San
Antonio in a traditional copper pot and aged in a charred oak
barrel. Free tours are available every Saturday from 12-5pm.
Yellow Rose Distilling | Houston | yellowrosedistilling.com
Founded in 2010, Yellow Rose Distilling is named in honor of Texas
history and the role that the “Yellow Rose of Texas” played in the
battle of San Jacinto. Officially introduced to the Texas market in
2012, Yellow Rose has already stunned its rivals with an award-winning distillery, including Yellow Rose Blended Whiskey, winner of the
2013 Double Gold Medal and “Best in Class.” Yellow Roses’ whiskeys include Outlaw, Straight Rye, Blended, and Double Barrel
Bourbon. If you’re interested in wettin’ your whistle, tours are $7 and
run Tuesday-Saturday at various times. Check the website for tour
times and other events.
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