Houston, TX

Highway Vodka is Houston’s premier vodka distillery. The distinct character of their vodka is its unique strain of hemp seed. "It is refreshingly smooth". Come out and try this Texas' first hemp-based vodka. The owners are big time believers of the hemp plant. They also used locally sourced corn and water from an artesian aquifer in the process of making their vodka. They distilled it 6 times to produce a noticeably different viscosity and mouth feel than other vodkas. Check out their website to find out where you can buy their vodka. They also have an updated social media page where you can see posts on where to grab a bottle.

What does the 8^th Wonder Brewery do when it reaches icon status for its craft beers? It moves on to distilling spirits, of course! Brewing craft beers in a dome-like warehouse, the founders of 8^th Wonder Brewery jokingly named their company after the old moniker of the Houston Astrodome. In 1965, Houston Astrodome was the world’s first air-conditioned domed stadium and dubbed the “8^th wonder of the world”. 8^th Wonder Brewery was established in 2013, and promised “fermented fun in East Downtown Houston”. It has since become known for its different varieties of craft beers. In 2018, the company expanded to the liquor and spirits business by opening 8^th Wonder Distillery right across the street from the brewery. They currently serve their house brand vodka and gin as well as cocktails and their craft beers at the distillery.

Fox & Seeker Distilled Goods is located in the Greater Heights area of Houston, Texas. Their "owners are professional, ethical, and dedicated to the craft". You can "buy barware and shirts" at their online store. They are in the process of bottling and aging their products. Once production begins, they will welcome you wholeheartedly. They offer Texas Vodka, London Dry Gin, and Spring Gin which will be bottled in Winter 2020. The aging of their Texas Bourbon will begin in late 2020 too. Watch out for their official opening. Check out their website and social media pages for updates especially with regards to their new location.

Gulf Coast Distillers is a DBA for Buffalo Bayou Distilleries LLC. They have "great people and impressive facilities" but "what seals the deal is the whiskey tastes great". They have "great drinks and the tour" is "amazing". This new craft distillery with industrial scale capacity produces a variety of spirits, such as Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whiskey and Bourbon. You will have "a great time". The  tasting room is above the distillery. You will be able to see the production process while you are enjoying your time drinking. The name of the tasting room is "Ben's Den" after Uncle Ben’s rice.

"Starting a distillery is never cheap but two local Houston guys hope to get a leg up by starting off with a bit more than most". William Price Distilling is a planned small and independent urban craft distillery in Houston. Their preference is to produce products in house and in small batches. Watch out for their opening in 2020.

Yellow Rose Distilling is Houston's first legal whiskey distillery. They are "located in a strip mall". They have a 13 product portfolio to suit a wide audience. Visit them because "even if you are not a big whiskey drinker" you will find that "their maple syrup stored in their used whiskey barrels is to die for!" They have a "tour and tasting" that can last "for about 15 minutes". The tour "includes samples of most of their products" such as the "whiskey blend, the syrup, and the chocolates". Their "Caliber stuff (flavored "whiskey") is for the novice only". You will also "learn a little more about whiskey".

Grateful Dane Distilling Co. is the first rum distillery in the City of Houston. The "owners are amazing and welcoming and knowledgeable". Their "distillery run on pure passion for the art of crafting a high-quality spirit!" You will enjoy "quality" rums here. Their "Silver Rum" has a "lot of depth and taste that you do not get from most any other silver rum". Their "Gold Rum" is a "very tasty small oak barrel-aged rum". They also have the "Spiced Rum" which has a "quite unique Jamaican allspice" and "vanilla along with other flavors". Visit this place. It is "a hidden gem, a little hard to find, but well worth the search".

Avonak Distillery is Texas’ first certified organic distillery in Texas. The distillery takes its name from a small town north of Houston, where it is based. Founded in 2016 by Kyle Wray, his wife, and a diverse group of Houstonians, the distillery introduced its first products to the market in mid-2018. Avonak Distillery’s first products were its Avonak Vodka, Eye10 Gin, and Fifty9 Gin. The distillery is also Texas’ first “grain-to-glass” distillery. Kyle and his wife traveled the globe and visited places with age-old distilling traditions. They realized they could use their knowledge “to build a tradition of their own” in the city they call home. With its line of “premium products made in small batches” and “accented with local flavors”, master distiller Kyle plans to release a bourbon product soon. Join the Avonak Society and catch Kyle on a scheduled tour of the distillery.

When you visit Whitmeyer's Distilling, "don't let the warehouse building bore you into leaving". Sit down and "get ready for the ultimate tasting of fusion whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, and vodka". Whitmeyer's Distilling has "tastings, flights, on the rocks or specialty cocktails" as well as "tours of the distilling facility". You can also "play darts" or "watch a game on tv". The "tour is short and informative". You will "actually able to see where they make, bottle, and package everything from their bar". The "smoked old-fashioned and a peach whiskey sour are two of the best on the menu". Try them and "you won't be disappointed".

Old Humble Distilling is Humble's first and only whiskey distillery located deep in the heart of Humble Texas. This distillery is "definitely a hidden gem". You can book a distillery tour because it has a lower price compared to arriving without a reservation. Check out their website on the updated price of their tours. "The owner runs the tours" and he is "so knowledgeable and friendly". While browsing their website, you might also want to check their online shop or join their Roughneck Social Club. You will also "loved the whiskey tastings as well". It's not a "hangover whiskey" because "these people know their bourbon" and they "don't like hangovers!"

Toddy Blends Winery and Distillery is the oldest wine-based liquor producer in the great state of Texas, Toddy Blends have "great service". Plus, "they really go that extra mile if they run out of what you want". They have been manufacturing and distributing products state and nationwide since 1996. They specialize in products that allow those who hold a beer and wine license to serve cocktails, frozen daiquiris, pre-made gel-shots, and much more to-go. This distillery owned by Toddy Inc. also owns Toddy Oaks which is a beautiful venue for special events and private parties distinguished by many of its gorgeous oak trees. This is the "best spot to come and chill and grab a drink".