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    1693 Distillery

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Sadiya A.

    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.

    Great outdoor seating area!
    April S.

    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.

    Latifah R.

    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!

    The flights are pricey but you get to keep the glasses!
    Cindy P.

    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!

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    I Michael R.

    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

    Elsa C.

    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.

    Tasting paddle which you get to keep!
    Jay J.

    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.

    Kristina B.

    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

    Potato old fashioned
    David M.

    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!

    Full flight
    George S.

    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.

    Trying to relax while our kids be kids
    Greg Z.

    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"

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

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    11 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Their liquor is very good and the servers are very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding you through the experience of enjoying whiskey.

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