We saw that they served whiskey and tequila so decided to take a break from wine and check this place out. Staff was friendly, made nice suggestions and the place has lots of great outdoor seating options and the live music was pretty good. We enjoyed the tequila and whiskey flights but would like to come back to try more of the menu next time! read more

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We stopped in just before closing on a Tuesday afternoon to grab a bite from the Mexican food truck (always great). Cindy our server was great. Their sweet potato old fashioned was phenomenal. read more

1693 Distillery - Specials circa March, 2026 - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Cool place for bourbon and tequila tastings. You don't necessarily need a reservation, but depending on the time of year, you might want a guaranteed table. They have a couple options for bourbon and tequila flights. Worth looking into if you're looking for something other than wine tastings. Plus they have a delicious food truck in the premises. read more

1693 Distillery - Tequila flight - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

The bourbons were fantastic but so was the jalapeño tequila. Great atmosphere, especially the official greeter Moose.

A fun distillery among all the wineries in Fredericksburg! The tasting room itself is fairly small with tables and a bar but there is plenty of space outside where they also feature live music on certain nights. I chose the 1693 Premium Flight and they were really good ... smooth and strong! They do have an onsite food truck that served tacos and such. This is a definite go-to if you want to take a break from the wineries. read more

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The gentleman that waited on us was very nice and answered all our questions. We had a whiskey sour and a sampling of whiskeys. One was a bourbon, one was a rye and I don;t remember the last one. When you get the tasting you take home the shot glasses which are square and very cool. They have a nice outside area and a couple covered areas so you can visit no matter what the weather. We highly recommend. read more

1693 Distillery - Great outdoor seating area! - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

The whiskey is top tier! We had the sweet potato whiskey that was really nice and packed a punch. The outdoor setting is nice especially when the weather is nice like today. I didn't have much interactions with staff but the one time I did the bar tender was great. Loving it here! read more

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1693 Distillery is small but the location is BIG! By big I mean open, spacious and stunning! As with every other distillery, we want a tasting! The tasting's at 1693 are very pricey compared to most distilleries, perhaps it's because you get to keep the tasting glasses. I chose the Elevacion flight and hubby had the premium flight. The agave spirits are excellent, although distilled in Mexico they are bottled in Fredericksburg, making them a local spirit I suppose! Hubby enjoyed his flight with the single barrel rye being his favorite. The outdoor seating is nice and spread out, there's plenty of room for large groups and cozy corners for couples. We would have liked a little more info on the spirits and a little more interaction, perhaps on our next visit! The food truck, Saborcito de Mi Rancho was absolutely delicious!! The owner single handedly made some of the best food truck food we've ever had! read more

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Food Truck was great.....delicious, fresh food Service was fast and friendly...... Bar options limited.....somewhat pricey for pre-mix drinks...... Place was comfortable and relaxing. Corey Weaver was awesome on stage LIVE read more

1693 Distillery - Corey Weaver - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This Whiskey Room was a must for husband and me as we enjoy good bourbon. So the bourbon they serve here is Luckenback Bourbon. We are the 3 pour flight which has the Straight, Light and Rye. All for the cost of 19.95 and you get to keep the glasses and the wooden board!!! Cute and fun. All sitting is outdoor. They close at 6pm except for the weekends then8pm. Go and enjoy it. read more

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This is a rustic stop along the route of wineries. My husband went for an Old Fashioned and we enjoyed the outdoor seating (with some shade) for this stop. The people from the distillery were friendly and helpful. Most of this location is outdoor seating with some indoor space with a bar and seating. read more

What a great visit! We have seen this small location right off of the highway and couldn't wait for them to open. We happened to on Fredericksburg on a Saturday for once and was ready to stop and take advantage of a beautiful day. The Bourbon is smooth. They have a couple of mixed drinks and slushies along with the normal tastings. I chose the old fashioned which they made with their Rye (the way it should be) and it was really nice. Smooth and a bit of smokiness but definitely a nice drink. I prefer the regular bourbon better than the Rye and light when it comes to the tasting. The service was great. I was able to walk right up and was helped immediately. They took their time to explain everything and answer any questions that I had. I encourage everyone to make a stop off the Luckenbach Road Distillery when in Fredericksburg. read more

1693 Distillery - Tasting paddle which you get to keep! - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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I've recently realized how many amazing gems are to be found out in the beautiful Hill County. This is just one of many stunning spots. I know we had a reservation for a time slot, I think they are required; if not, they may be highly encouraged. Fyi. The venue gives beautiful, comfy backyard vibes. There's a nice little fire pit where a group can sit around or lovely umbrella shaded tables. The area is adorned with lights that give a sweet and romantic ambiance in the evening. So the main event.... Whiskey. It's delicious and it's worth the drive out there time and again. We started with a flight of the three offerings: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Light Whiskey, and Straight Rye Whiskey. The flight came with a description card, a paddle, and three shot glasses. Side note: My boyfriend wasn't too thrilled with the idea of the pours coming in a shot glass. It does detract from the experience a bit. We also ended up ordering a full pour of one of the options which was given to us in a shot glass. In any event, all three were tasty and all three were available to purchase in full bottles. Overall, this was an amazing little adventure to a really relaxing and beautiful spot. Also, the owners were super friendly and chatted with each of the tables over the course of the evening. 10/10 read more

1693 Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

What a unique stop on the 290 wine shuttle! Trust me, order the peach cooli cocktail. It's fantastic! One important thing to know is that 1693 is an outdoor distillery, so we weren't able to visit too long in the Texas summer heat. They do have large shade structures so you're not in direct sun. The bartenders were incredibly helpful in providing recommendations and when my friends went to package up the whiskey flight shot glasses they got to take home from their tasting, the employee added in a second set for free so they didn't have to choose who it went home with. How kind!! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the whiskey and the. service. Cindy was so knowable and friendly. We will definately be back.

A great stop on the wine tour where you can enjoy something that isn't wine. They have big grilling rings where you can cook your own sausage. The best bang for your buck is their whiskey sampler. Where you get their three whiskeys bourbon, light, and rye. I thought their Rye was their best one. Very smooth and tasted great. You also get to keep the shot glasses and wooden cutout board they come out in. They also have several whiskey drinks you can get from bourbon lemonade and potato old fashioned. Was a huge fan of their take on the old fashioned. Was unique and delicious. A great stop especially if you are looking to drink something other than wine! read more

1693 Distillery - Potato old fashioned - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We go out to the Fredericksburg-Johnson City area quarterly for the wine pick ups. I was pleasantly surprised to find a place that serves bourbon and beer, it was like my little slice of heaven in the Texas wine country. We had both the full flight as well as the Bourbon flight. My wife then decided to have a beer to help wash down the whiskey in preparation for her next wine stop. If you're like me and not really much into wine, this is the place to be. Next time I just might ask my wife to drop me off here and I'll hang for the afternoon. She and her girlfriends pick up the vino. Really nice views of the hill country and very attentive staff. read more

1693 Distillery - Full flight - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Friendly bartenders and good drinks. Good stop to make while in Fredericksburg. Food trucks are a bonus

Cindy is amazing! Must try! Great atmosphere and great people. You can smoke cigars and enjoy great whiskey

Cindy at 1693 was great! She was so welcoming and totally knowledgeable about the whiskey and tequila. A great place to stop in and have a unique experience. The sweet potato old fashioned was great! read more

Nice little stop en route to luckenbach. We aren't big spirits fans but we had a lemonade bourbon cocktail and and strawberry watermelon drink, both were tasty. Host was attentive as he walked out and met us to give us the run down . They allowed our kids to scoop up the rocks so I'd go ahead and say it's "kid friendly" read more

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Our stop at Luckenbach Road Whiskey was great! We have anticipated their opening as we've watched it being built and we were so excited to see it was open so we stopped in. All of the seating is outdoor but they have heaters, a fire pit and a glasses on seating area for the colder days. They offer mixed drinks, frozen mixed drinks and flight tastings of whiskey. Their liquor is very good and the servers are very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding you through the experience of enjoying whiskey. I recommend a stop on your way through the wineries in Fredericksburg. read more

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We visited 1693 Distillery on Sunday, September 24 at about 11:50 a.m., right before you were set to open. My husband has been a club member for several months and since we were in Fredericksburg for my daughter's birthday, we decided to stop by your business to pick up our bottle of whiskey that was charged on July 1. When my husband approached an employee setting up the bar on the left side, he told your employee that he was there to pick up his bottle. The employee told him that the club he was in was no longer offered. He also told my husband that all of those bottles had already been picked up. My husband explained that he hadn't picked up his because we hadn't visited your business in quite awhile. Your employee told my husband that he would have to show proof that he was charged for the bottle. My husband could not immediately find the mentioned email, so he returned to the car. Once in the car, he found the email dated July 1 for a $54.00 charge. He then returned to the same employee and showed him the email. Your employee accused my husband of being at your business the week before and that he had already picked up that bottle. We have not been in Fredericksburg since June 3. There's no way we could have picked up that bottle. Your employee was clearly annoyed, grabbed a bottle and shoved it into my husband's hands. As my husband walked away, your employee slammed his hands on the counter and stated "F#####g Liar". First of all, you need a system that checks who picks up what and when. And, if you don't know, you don't accuse your customers without knowing the facts. Secondly, being a veteran owned business, customers should expect the utmost respect, especially towards another veteran like my husband. Finally, I would like to think that your employee was having a bad day and did not want to deal with the program that you did away with a few months ago. But that does not give him the right to belittle, question and then curse at my husband or anyone else. I would hate to think that this was racially motivated. Just for the record, we will never visit or recommend your establishment to any of our friends or family. And, we will definitely let them know what a horrible experience this was. read more

Located right on 290. East in and out. Great outdoor vibe, good whiskey. The flight comes with 3 pour and you get to take home the flight tray and glasses. Friendly staff. Will definitely stop again. read more

The plans for the future look amazing! Currently it's just shipping containers arranged around but I will say they are very nicely laid out. The bathroom was surprisingly nicer than I expected with plenty of stalls. There was one guy manning the tastings as well as merchandise counters. Nice little fire pit with several barrell tables to stand around and a cod hole set ready for play. I enjoyed a whiskey lemonade while my guy got a flight. The paddle and shot glasses an included souvenir and they wrap them up for you to take home when you are done. I was a little disappointed they were out of most of the men's shirts. When you see the plans these guys have for development it's pretty dang impressive and we will plan to book a stay here. read more

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It's outside and they have live music. Benches for you to sit. The bourbon is good. You keep the glasses. It was a lot of fun. read more

1693 Distillery - The flight - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Small distillery with excellent Bourbon. Super nice and friendly people. Definitely recommend to support this small business.

Excellent Whiskeys and Tequilas!!!! Love this place. Friendly service. Great atmosphere. Military vet owned. Perfect for the whole family! Games for kids to play. Food too. Indoors outdoors. Dog friendly. read more

Drinks are way over priced, but we stopped and dinner from the food truck also I just asked for something good and what ever it was had shrimp and was same good read more

We visited her in September. We loved the atmosphere. Small, friendly with beautiful scenery. The guys did the tasting and we got a peach tea whiskey slushy. Sooo good! Looking forward to returning very soon! read more

Fun new place! Try the top shelf whiskey flight for a good sample of the offerings. Music is fun too

A great place to relax in the hill country with some outstanding whiskey and Texas made TXquila!

GM was inside and when we walked in he didn't acknowledge us . Not sure if it was because we are Hispanic because he did acknowledge the Caucasian couple at the bar . Honestly he didn't look our way even though we were standing at the bar! But the one star is because the Drinks were good and the Staff outside were nice and accommodating. read more

I can't wait for the full distillery build to be completed! Stop by the tasting room and enjoy their great whiskies! read more

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This is a hidden gem amount the wineries on Hwy 290. Nice outdoor venue that is growing. Excellent assortment of Whiskeys and Bourbons. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Worth a stop for sure. read more

Good distillery. My husband is from Kentucky so has high expectations. He enjoyed their flight, and liked the rye so much, he bought a bottle. For those that don't drink whiskey, they do have cocktails available that are delicious. read more

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If you like whiskey you should stop and taste! Sweet on the nose and tongue while not being sweet.

Totally enjoyed our visit here, excellent bourbon and rye was nice, very pleasant staff. Should be included on any visit to Fredericksburg. Half the price of Garrison Brothers, but just good. read more

1693 Distillery - Deep roots to Fredericksburg - Distilleries Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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One of the best old fashions I've had. Food was good and outdoor environment was kid friendly

A must stop on 290. Their peach slushy is my favorite. A chill atmosphere with friendly customer service.