Top Whiskey Distilleries in Houston
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Houston is flourishing with bars, restaurants, and laid-back dives where locals can freely choose where to chill after work, or a place where they can hangout with their peers. In 2001, a survey was released claiming that Houstonians prefer to eat out more than residents of other cities. In addition, an article from Chron states Houston as one of the cities with the most dynamic food scene in the U.S.
In case you missed it, Houston is also emerging with a breed of whiskey distillers, making the finest high quality local whiskeys. Read on to get to know more about where your favorite whiskey came from, here noting the top whiskey distilleries in Houston where you favorite whiskey is produced.
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1. Balcones Distilling
225 South 11th Street, Waco, Texas
Balcones Distilling is a craft distilling powerhouse in downtown Waco, known for producing award-winning whiskies and spirits made from scratch since 2009. With their tedious studies and research, they have made great products, which include Baby Blue; the first whiskey in Texas since prohibition. There is also the Texas Single Malt, made with classic techniques and ingredients adapted for discerning palates.
2. Crystal Creek Distillery
906 Pace Bend Rd. South #100, Spicewood, Texas
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Co-founders Shane and Sam are the two youngest distillery owners of Crystal Creek Distillery. They are known for distilling the highest quality of moonshine made from Texan-grown ingredients since 2013. Make sure you don’t miss their unique infusions – the Serrano Cucumber, Peach Lavender, and Coffee Pecan. Yum!
3. Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye Albert Road, Hye, TX 78635
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Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas is the first bourbon distillery in Texas. They are home to the finest Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey made from organic corn, wheat and barley. They have bagged five awards at the Crafts Spirits American Associations Awards from a pool of nearly 1,000 entrants.
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4. Old Humble Distilling Company
311 N Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338, USA
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Old Humble’s founder Joseph Breda and his friend Dan started off with making beers when they were in college. Eventually, they got into whiskey making after touring the world to find the perfect whiskey. Their 1600 square foot facility is located at North Houston Avenue in Humble.
They are known for producing Texas Straight Whiskey, Special Reserve Whiskey, and Boomtown Bourbon.
5. Rebecca Creek Distillery
26605 Bulverde Rd Unit A, San Antonio, Texas
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San Antonio Texas-based distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery is making waves with its premium whiskeys and highest quality distilled spirits. It was founded in 2009 by Steve Ison, and today, his company is now one of the largest artisan spirits producers in the region. Their line of vodkas and whiskeys are available in over 7 states. Best example of their award-winning whiskey would be the Rebecca Creek Texas Ranger Whiskey, winning bronze at the 2016 American Distilling Institute Spirit Competition for the blended whiskey category..
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6. Whitmeyer’s
16711 Hollister St, suite I, Houston, Texas
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Whitmeyer’s is the first legal distillery in Harris County. The idea of bringing up a distillery as a business started when the Whitmeyer’s brothers got deployed to Germany. Travis, the other brother, met a local girl whose family had been producing all sorts of alcohol for numerous generations; from brandies, and schnapps, to beers and wines. Both brothers went to college and chose to write a business plan for a distillery for their first business class assignment, and the rest is history.
Products they’re known for are Texas Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Barrel Selection Series, Texas Peach Whiskey, and Texas Reserve Cask Moonshine.
7. Yellow Rose Distilling
1224 North Post Oak, Ste. 100, Houston, Texas
Yellow Rose Distilling is the first legal whiskey distillery in Houston that has been making award-winning whiskies since 2010. It is the brainchild of Smith, the recipe master, and his partner Ryan Baird who ran the business side. This brand has been making several new products including Single Malt Whiskey, Maple Finished Rye Whiskey, Premium Collection No. 1 Bourbon Whiskey, and the Straight Rye Whiskey which won gold at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
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