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    Cathead Distillery

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Manuela P.

    Went today 6/21/21. Really enjoyed meeting Gabe and learning about the "oldest Mississippi distillery ". Even though it was started in 2010! Tour did not happen as they had not gotten back to tours since covid. We bought the amazing Bristow Gin, Hubby enjoyed it very much . Got a case of their Spritzer as well as a t-shirt for our son. It was a fun place with great tables on the 'loading dock. (Would have been a 5 star if they had a tour)

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    Excellent bourbon, better than expected for the price. Two employees helped us and were very prompt, friendly and informative. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because it was confusing whether or not it's open. Apple Maps said open 9-5 M-F; Yelp had other hours; their website didn't have hours. Turns out they are not open to the public yet as a distillery; they're not doing tours or tastings or anything, just private events as they ramp back up after Covid. But their Bottle Shop is open- you can go and purchase bottles on site. So- if you know you want to purchase from them, it's great. If you're looking for more of an experience, wait until they're officially open.

    Robert H.

    This was my first time to visit a distillery after having toured and visited many breweries in several states. I like their vodka drinks and have had them at several other locations outside of the distillery and in other states. You are looking at 8 dollars a drink plus tip. The distillery is in an old warehouse downtown hat has been remodeled. It is very mice inside. I didn't notice any tv's in the drinking area which could be nice when going for a drink to watch a game. They could also put some games or something in the distillery to keep you occupied and make you stay long. Unfortunately this is a one drink kind of place in my opinion. The distillery is nice, but it could be so much more. While, I went for a special event, it appears it usually closes pretty early which I am assuming is due to the area of town that it is in. I'm really surprised that they haven't tried to develop this area into other bars and restaurants for tourism and the locals. I would give it 3.5 stars if Yelp let me. I liked the distillery, but it could be so much more....

    Kelly J.

    I really enjoyed my visit to Cathead Distillery! As a Kentucky girl, when I discovered there was a bourbon distillery near my hotel I had to walk over and check it out. I'm really glad I did, because the staff at Cathead were all great! And I ended up making some friends in my tour group as well. The facility, and tour, are small; but the space is cool and the tour was informative. I learned that Cathead was Mississippi's first distillery, and they're the oldest, and I learned quite a bit about blues music and the history of the term "Cathead" with respect to it. I really enjoyed the tasting at the end. Cathead is making some really tasty vodka! They also have gin, and as I mentioned, bourbon. As a Kentucky girl, I've got to be honest and say I wasn't the biggest fan of their bourbon. But, it's new, and maybe with time it will improve. I have a lot of experience with bourbon, and I know what I like, and I think Cathead needs some more time. But, the other product was good, and it's always fun to try new things! If you're in the area I definitely suggest checking this spot out!

    Jim H.

    So here I am in Jackson, Mississippi and no breweries to visit. But lol and behold there is a distillery nearby! Yes I am going to count this among my brewery visits because they have to ferment before they distill. Hey, it's my list and this makes it 127 "alcohol production and consumption facilities" since I guess I can't say they are all breweries. Ok, enough of that. Cathead Distillery is in a big building with a well defined tasting area. The first bar I walked up to was beer only, none brewed here. I said it wasn't a brewery! Taylor at the bar told me that by law I need to do a tour and can then get a tasting. The next tour was starting I in about twenty minutes so I sat down to write a long winded review while I waited. Hey, why should I suffer alone? Did I say suffer? Not quite true as I did get to have a beer while I waited. The tour was good, but was really just a requirement for tasting the good stuff. Now, Cathead makes vodka, gin, and a bourbon as well. They also do some flavored vodkas and a chicory liqueur. Tastings are limited on the tour to three of your choice plus the bourbon. I went with the honeysuckle vodka first, which had a nice sweet floral aroma and flavor. The pecan vodka was quite sweet and seemed a bit smoother than the honeysuckle. The straight gin was pretty good, but I am honestly not a gin guy. SWPFTD likes gin and I am going to pick up a bottle of this for her. Last tasting was the Old Soul bourbon. I could drink this. It had a nice nose to it with a bit of alcohol along with the oak. Since I'm flying and don't want to try and pack two bottles in my small luggage that I normally carry on with me, I'm not buying a bottle of this now. I'm going to check and see if I can get one shipped to me though. I enjoyed Cathead Distillery and when I am in the area again...Hey! I'll be here next weekend! Anyway, stop in and check them out. They seem to do a lot of live music as well and I would love to bring SWPFTD here one day. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you!

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    David T.

    I love that Cathead Distillery is well established in Jackson, MS. I was visiting home last month and decided to stop by. The distillery is located in the heart of downtown. There is a dedicated and parking free parking lot. The interior is well done! In addition to the distillery equipment, they have seating areas, ping pong tables, bars, and a gift shop. To sample the spirits, you have to do a tour (by law). The bar with draft beer is fair game. We like to have a few beers, engage in some conversation, maybe play some ping pong, and hit the gift shop for bottles prior to leaving. If you are in Jackson, this is definitely worth a visit. As an added bonus, they occasionally will do outdoor events on the property. Love it!

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    Beth G.

    I'm so glad this distillery has made its way to Jackson! The Vodka tastes great and is very smooth. In addition, they host events for the community like crawfish festivals, bands, and food trucks. I'm happy they remodeled an old, abandoned building downtown, and gave it life again! The inside is beautifully redone and they offer tours of the facility.

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    Amanda W.

    What a great time this place is!! Such a gem for downtown. We did the tour and it was a lot of fun. Great beer selection on top of the tasting at then end of the tour. A small place with such great character. We totally would hang out here a lot if we lived in the area. May come back tomorrow for the crawfish boil.

    Yvonne W.

    I must say it is a wonderful spot for a venue and very unique for downtown Jackson. Its a fun spot to go to on a free day particularly if they are having an event. The outside is perfect for Summer games or an outside music mini concert and the inside has enough space for many ideas/ events. They have tours available and a bar area for ordering beer and cider. Unfortunately, you can only taste/sample the vodka on site during the tours. But that doesn't prevent you from having a fun time with a group of friends. The vide is really laid back and the people that work there are really awesome. Just all positive things for this spot. Its a great place to meet people on a Saturday and if they are having a weekend event (which they often tend to have so check out their calendar) you are in luck! Great times will be had by all on a chilled day.

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    Yan T.

    This place is a great stop, then stay and enjoy. Everyone here is amazingly nice and helpful, plus you get to sample awesome spirits!

    Ray F.

    Fun & different way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Really neat place!!! The tour took about 30 minutes.

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    Cathead Distillery - breweries - Updated May 2026

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