Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Approximately 4,400 pounds of grain is used for each cook, of which there are two each day. After the cook, the mash is transferred to one of the nearby 1800 gallon fermenters. Average fermentation time is around 3 days, after which the distiller’s beer has an alcohol content of around 10% ABV. Then it is off to the stills. For the bourbon, there is the 42 foot column still (Nancy) made by Forsyth in Scotland. There are some great photos on the Still Austin’s Instagram page showing her journey from the docks of Scotland to her permanent resting place in the still tower of the distillery by crane. Nancy is also used for the initial distillation of the gin. The second still (The Queen) is a hybrid pot-4 plate column still manufactured by Corson, and is used as a finishing still for the gin and experimental batches. Interesting to note is that the stills are named after women, while the fermenters are named after men.
stillaustin.com. Reservations can be made online. The tasting bar inside the distillery has ample seating, or weather permitting, the patio also makes for a very pleasant atmosphere. The food truck, Pairings, is a permanent fixture on the patio. The sandwiches here are excellent and by itself, worth a visit to the distillery. So whether you’re a whiskey geek, a cocktail connoisseur, or a foodie fanatic, make it a point to visit Still Austin Whiskey Co.
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Please note that due to COVID Distillery Hours and Tour/Tasting Availability may vary. Please contact the distillery or check their web page or social media for details before you go.
| Days of operation | Tasting Room / Cocktail Bar Hours Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 12:00pm - 9:00pm Fri-Sat: 12:00pm - 10:00pm Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pm Tours Mon: By Appt. Only Tues-Thurs: 5pm, 7pm Fri: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm Sat: 1pm-8pm, every hour Sunday: 1pm-5pm, every hour |
Paved Drive / Lot | Parking in a paved lot in front of the distillery |
Motorcycle Parking | No |
| Motorcycle unfriendly features | No |
Number of tours per day | Variable depending on day: (Mon: 0) Tu-Th: 2 Fri: 5 Sat: 8 Sun: 5 |
Length of Tour(s) | ~ 30 minutes (may be longer if you have lots of questions) |
Advanced topic tours? | Distiller led tour (offered twice a month) [Although not a tour, a $40 cocktail class includes a short tour] |
Advanced topic tour names | Exclusive Distillery Tour, led by a Distiller! |
Tours by owners /distillers available? | Yes - “Exclusive Distillery Tour, led by a Distiller!” (offered twice a month) |
Number of different types of tours | 2 |
On-Line Tour Reservations Available | Yes |
Advanced Reservations Recommended/Required | Definitely for Distiller led tours. |
| Cost for tour(s) in $ | $15 ($40 for Distiller led tour) |
Tasting Included? | Yes |
| Number of samples included in tasting | 3 |
| Tasting Only Option? | Yes, a Flight of Spirits is available at the cocktail bar for $10 |
| Tasting Only Option Cost | $10 |
High-end tasting option? | No |
High-end tasting option cost? | N/A |
Designated Driver Option | No |
Handicapped Accessible? | Most places |
| Souvenirs included with tour? | No |
Gift shop | Yes |
On-Site bottle sales? | Yes |
| On-site food: Restaurant/Cafe/Snacks | Food truck on site - “Pairings” |
| On-site Cocktail bar | Yes |
| On-site event space | Yes |
| Should I visit? (Yes, Perhaps, No) | Yes |
| Unique Features | Urban distillery using local ingredients to craft grain to glass spirits. Nice cocktail bar and patio area with on-site food truck. |
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| Date Visited | January 2020 |
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