Local Distilleries near The Woodlands, TX (5)

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.

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!"

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.

All good ideas start between college roommates, right? Well, maybe that’s not the case, but it is with Bryan and Zack - college roommates, rugby teammates, avid whiskey fans...sounds like the perfect mixture for distillery-partners. The partners started working on the concept of William Price Distilling in 2012 and just a short 8 years later the distillery is fully-realized serving up spirits, cocktails and all around good times. Almost makes you thirsty just reading about it.