One of my absolute favorite distilleries! The rum is amazing! All of their rums can be enjoyed neat especially if you are a rum girl like me. Their silver rum is great alone or as a mixer! The spiced rum is also great and goes perfect with any spiced cocktail. Their aged rum is especially awesome on it's own but if you want to make an old fashioned it is a perfect substitute for whiskey. Another reason to love this distillery is the owner Eric is awesome! He is full of energy, so friendly and welcoming and passionate about what he does. They also always have something fun going on at the distillery! They do trivia nights, live music and parties for things like Halloween and Valentines. If I lived closer I would be there most weekends for the live music and great cocktails! The Rumrita, Claytona Beach, Old Fashioned, Painkiller and Mai Tai are all fantastic! read more

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It's a really nice atmosphere and the customer service is great. The rum is decent. I feel like this place is missing something though. It has all the qualities to make for the sort of place that SHOULD be packed on Fridays and Saturdays with people playing ping-pong or another of the many, many games they have available to them. Their drink prices can be a little steep, so that could be why it's not more of a mainstay in terms of local nightlife. The prices aren't crazy expensive, but for 4 people you're looking at spending $50 - $60 which I don't think the people looking for a brewery or distillery vibe with games to chill over are willing to spend. My one gripe is a petty, silly, very small gripe. It's that, as a Puerto Rican, coquito is a drink that is meant to be gifted around the holidays to those we respect, love, and admire. It's also meant to be made with Puerto Rican rum. Having it on their menu is, frankly, cultural appropriation, particularly when the rum used is made from sugar from India and not Puerto Rico. It's not like the Pina Colada, which we invented but EVERYONE makes worldwide. Coquito has deeper meanings and roots on the island that are missed in a situation like this. I know no one's going to take me seriously for that one complaint, and I get it. It's just a personal thing. OUTSIDE OF THAT... The owners are SO FREAKING NICE. Every time we go, they're there, willing to chat, so open about sharing their experiences, so dang friendly. Every single time one of our friends visits from out of town, we bring them here after dinner. I love that we moved to a town that has this. read more

This is a great little friendly small business. Their grand opening was on my birthday. Wish I could have been there. This day was to kick off the bottling of their second rum, a spiced rum. This is a very good rum, and their white was even better. They are licensed to serve drinks and appears to be food as well. Looking forward to more flavors from these folks. Tried the rum punch and Cheerwine and lime drinks, and they are fabulous. I met the owners and their father! Great people, great rum read more

InStill Distilling - Stills - Distilleries Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Nice atmosphere and good service. The food and drinks were good. I enjoy this place with my family, but it would be even better for a grown-up date night. read more

I wish there was a 10 star option! We heard about this distillery opening last year, but never got a chance to visit. Today they had an advertised family friendly Halloween event and we were all about it! When we walked up there was a food vendor outside and the owner greeted us right away! When we got inside there were all kinds of kids games, candy, arts & crafts...it was phenomenal! We quickly made our way to the bar to grab a couple drinks, rum is their specialty! They had a band start shortly after we got there and the place had lots of trick or treaters. I really can't wait to visit when its a regular weekend, they had lots of bar type games to keep kids occupied while the parents grab a beverage. The bartenders are super friendly, I overheard them taking time to discuss the drink options with a customer. Parking is limited in front, but they had a sign showing where extra parking was around back. Drinks were $8-$12 and very delicious, if I might add. Thank you Instill, my family and I had a fabulous time and we can't wait to come back! read more

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First timers and treated like family. Everything is made in house... like EVERYTHING. Asked the bartender for 3 separate "dealers choice" recommendations for my boyfriend's and my separate tastes and they were right on the money. We met the owners and their kids, the bar brought in the best people too; new and regulars alike. One of our favorites from here on out. read more

Great local rum distillery located in same building as Deep River Brewery but around the corner. There is convenient parking right outside the door. There is not a large sign so you have to look for this place. It is owned by a husband/wife team who also serve as the distiller and bartender. We enjoyed a free tasting of their 3 current rums and then had one of their signature drinks, a painkiller which was delicious! They have a small bar area and a larger room with tables, darts, and a pool table. They offer live music and trivia nights. This was our first visit but we will definitely be back! read more

Best Rum I have ever had. Amazing cocktails. Super friendly staff. Awesome atmosphere.

A fun and open environment. Classy when your moms around and sassy when she wants to let loose. Late night bar time stories with Pres Eric Tansey and joke rolling with Jimmy Bailey. Have a flight of shots made by Ashleigh Tansey, Mary and Leigh can neither confirm nor deny their presence. Heather Baileys on her iPhone with the kids being awesome and giving love! Where's Jude? Oh! Judes in the back prepping a fermentation of a secret batch of spirits! Where ever you've been Tom Barwick knows someone there and he may be your new best friend. We can promise you he's loveable! Stay for a while, we're accepting family members daily! Welcome to the InStill Family! read more

Veteran Owned and Operated! Near and dear to my heart. The crowd is always friendly and welcoming. Creative and new drinks on their menus. The owner's wife is genuinely sweet and always has fascinating stories. Speak with her about what you like to drive, she'll get the drink you will not forget! Their karaoke nights are historic! All the events are worth putting into your calendar. Fun people! Fun drinks! For a small business, they are big!! We love them and cannot wait to be back! read more

Eric and his wife are amazing! Love the story behind this place and loved the spiced rum!!

Greatest place ever! You have not lived until you stop by, get a drink, meet the cast and grab a bottle!!