A delightful and all around fun place to stop by for a cocktail. All sorts of liquors and beverages distilled in house. Very fun drink menu too! Reasonably priced! The quality is top notch! Owner/distiller onsite and very fun to chat with. No food served here, but plenty of restaurants offering carry out in the area, so feel free to pick up some bites and bring them in. Highly recommend Leanderthal Distilling! read more

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Chill little distillery. Love the laid back vibe. Their advertising is what sold it for me. NO KIDS. The day I went in, they had a little "boozy bookstore" event happening in one corner. It doesn't happen super often but she says maybe once every month or every other month or so. Saw people with some food they brought in, and they also had a corner with some board games. The drinks were delish! And very decently priced. Bartender was nice. Only met bar tenders wife, wasn't overly friendly, but good bc customer service. Did see owner, but didn't meet him personally. My husband also really enjoyed himself. Definitely can see us returning here! read more

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My friends and I meet there every Thursday. Its our "thirsty Thursday" place. We bring food and enjoy each others company. Scott and Polly are amazing. It's our favorite place. The service is great and the drinks rock. Love the espresso martinis. Great fun grown up environment and laid back ambiance. read more

This charming distillery exudes a cozy, welcoming vibe. As soon as we stepped inside, we received a warm greeting. The customer service was excellent. Guests are invited to enjoy a drink and even bring their own food. A collection of board games lines a shelf, and there's a large screen TV for sports enthusiasts. I can already envision returning with friends for some delicious food and a few drinks! read more

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We've been wanting to come here forever and finally found some time to drop by yesterday for a few drinks. WOW! Wish we had been here sooner. Starting off, it's tucked away (signage on the main road, though) neatly with some outdoor seating and has plenty of parking. The tasting room is nice and quiet and they had a huge selection of drinks. If it's your first time, ask the bartenders for their recommendations! They are very knowledgeable and steered us in the right direction. Prices are very reasonable! Anywhere $6-10 for a drink. We loved it so much we bought some bottles to take home and asked the bartenders for recommendations on recipes. This place lives up to the hype! We plan to be regulars going forward! read more

Leanderthal Distilling - Jalapeño cucumber margarita - Distilleries Near Me - Leander, Texas

We love Leanderthal!!! Best and most reasonably priced cocktails in the Austin area. Their liquors are so good, and I'm so glad to be seeing them available in liquor stores now! The TexAgave makes the absolute best margarita hands down. The lounge is a super fun bar to hang with friends. The owner Scott is a great guy, and he hires super bartenders. There are numerous places nearby to get food to bring in. There are so many delicious cocktails to choose from, and they always have something new. read more

Leanderthal Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Leander, Texas

This is a review of an event that was held at the Leander location of Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill. It was a tasting dinner and highlighted spirits from Leanderthal Distillery. I wasn't aware we even had these kinds of events in Leander so I was super surprised and signed us up right away. I was curious about the distillery and I've been to other location of Blue Corn Harvest and enjoyed their food. This tasting menu was really special and every food item on the menu was paired with an appropriate adult beverage. Needless to say the event was for 21 and older only and actually the distillery does not host anyone under drinking age either. This review will focus on the adult beverages side of this event. I'll write a separate review for the food under the Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill in Leander page. We made it in the nick of time at 7 PM on the dot. A large part of the restaurant was cordoned off and actually even separated by a walkway from the entrance area to the right you would go in for regular dining to the left. they had everything all set up for the tasting menu , we were located in the last seats available which was in a booth with another couple (on the other side of us) they were awesome and we were so glad we met them so that was a big perk as well. They were well known as "Jo" had actually worked at Blue Corn Harvest in Cedar Park for years, and she and her husband were patrons of the distillery. So the ambience was really nice. I am going to talk about the service before I discuss the food. I have to say the service was absolutely impeccable. They had everything well designed- well thought out -and service was expedient as could be with the large number of people they were serving. I was truly amazed!!' The menu was created by Chef Santos Garcia for all the foods and Leanderthal Distillery for the bourbon and vodka beverages . Our First Course pairing was with a Lemon Rosemary Refresher. It was crisp and very light and was indeed refreshing. It was made from fresh rosemary, syrup, and vodka. I honestly didn't catch all the ingredients, but it was a very satisfying beverage, and since I am not a big drinker, I was really pleased that it wasn't super saturated with vodka The Second Course was paired with a Classic Martini. It was pure vodka adorned by two queen pimento stuffed green olives. Small sips were appropriate for me. It was very good. The Third Course was paired with an Old Fashion Leander. It was their delicious bourbon. There was an orange slice, and a maraschino cherry adorning it which I was encouraged by Jo (one of our table mates ) to squeeze into the beverage. It was very good and very smooth. Dessert -was served with an Apple Buttered Leander Bourbon Old Fashioned. Check out the pictures below. These beverages were stellar!! Oh, and I need to mention that they have drawings throughout the dinner for various prizes. Everything from a $25 dining gift certificate, T-Shirts, a bottle of vodka and a bottle of their whiskey!! Guess who won the bottle of whiskey? If you guessed me, you were right, ......which is very weird since I never win anything but looking forward to making some of our own adult beverages at home. This was a really great event and it was really nice to meet the owner of the distillery whom I believe is Scott. We're definitely going to go by and check it out. This was a great event with Leanderthal Distillery SO if they choose to participate in other pairing events, we will be sure to be at the table!! read more

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The drinks were fantastic, the bartenders were great. Prices are very reasonable as well. 10/10

Great service! Great drinks! Economically priced! Great atmosphere! No body under 21 allowed!

NO infants! Not even the cutest baby. In all seriousness... great drinks, unbeatable prices, and wonderful service. The owner was super nice and informed us that we can ask for the recipes to any drink on the menu (nifty, right?) so that you can recreate them at home. It's also BYOF (bring your own FOOD) and happens to be adjacent to some great local restaurants. The tasting room is small and cozy with board games to borrow. For days that it's not blisteringly hot, there is an east-facing patio with a fireplace to relax in the evenings. read more

Leanderthal Distilling - Apple Butter Bourbon, Basil Fawlty, Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita - Distilleries Near Me - Leander, Texas

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Super cool spot! Indoor/outdoor seating. Cool bar, friendly service. Unique drinks & liquors. Highly recommend! Reasonable prices.

The place is a little difficult to find the bartenders they seemed a little bothered. The owner was amazing. He did come to our table and we had a very nice conversation. They do not have food but you can bring in food from local businesses. The ambience it's OK. The price of a drink was the best part. Thank you for sharing your establishment with the neighborhood. read more

Leanderthal has excellent drinks and service. We are here almost every week and never disappointed.

Service is exceptional- hand shaken drinks. You may need to wait a bit to get one - but it is very much worth it. Staff super friendly and helpful. Drinks are very reasonable. If you are a gin fan - get the "Ruth Bader Ginsberg" read more

This is a wonderful addition to the great white north area! A boutique distillery serving up their own vodka, gin, agave, and my favorite their 17 whiskey. When you visit the old fashioned and margherita is a must to start. It's bring your own food or snacks and according to Scott the owner food trucks and live music are coming soon. C'mon by and have a beautifully hand crafted cocktail. read more

Had a wonderful time tonight at Leanderthal. Scott and Polly were so pleasant and helpful! I hesitate to tell y'all how inexpensive the drinks were because I don't want a price increase but I need y'all to know they were the best prices I've seen, including happy hours! We had 5 different cocktails and each was a 10/10. Highly recommend the drink they describe as better than a White Russian, with chocolate milk! Will definitely be making this a regular stop. read more

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Leanderthal Distilling is a great spot to sit down and have a drink with friends and family. Scott (the founder) was very welcoming and showed us the different spirits that they had to offer. The TexAgave is perfect for people that like tequila, the 17 Whiskey is great for the bourbon drinker, and Whit's Gin is really tasty too. I didn't have a chance to try all of them but I'm sure the others not mentioned are great. Some of us ordered the Bill Pickett Bulldog which was made with their JavaGave Coffee Liqueur and it was like Kahlua & Milk but way better. Highly recommend that drink! Most of their drinks are $4! read more

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Beautiful craft cocktails made from some of the best gin and vodka I have tasted. And the best part? Service is limited to adults 21 and older. Great place for a KID FREE date night. A true gem. read more

Great place, Adults. Only!!! Cocktails taste great, service is great , bartenders interact with customers!! Love this local bar!

What a great find. We just checked it out. The bartender was very helpful. Their liquor is great all hand made/shaken. I loved their margarita that had been named the best! Also, love that you can bring food in. Another plus no children allowed because it is a bar. I love kids but when I want to go relax a lot of breweries/wineries allow kids to run around and take over the place. Not this place. Adults only!! We will be back. So happy to find it! read more

Decided to try this place out because it was a local distillery. we will be back time and time again. We wanted to buy a bottle for the upcoming 4th of July weekend. and we got to try 4 of their selections. The texagave, gin, triple session and whiskey. I was happy with all of them. Texagave is their "tequila". I thought it had a great taste and would make a great margarita. My wife, who is a tequila drinker, wasnt too fond of it, but I loved it and it would make a great add to any bar. Gin. It tasted twice as good as Tanqueray but with half the bite/harshness. we bought 2 bottles. Will be back for all the Gin needs. Whiskey. If youre a fan of Gentleman Jack youll love this! super smooth and mellow. I thought it was good (im a bourbon drinker), just not the Super Oaky flavor that Im used to. too mellow for my taste. Triple Session. This was by far the most impressive and different spirit I tried. Think of a triple sec (orange and sweet flavor) but with actual alcohol in it. I think it is 41% and it tastes fantastic over ice, not to harsh, not to sweet (by triple sec standards) but just right. Cant beat if for less than 15 bucks a bottle at total wine. I cant wait till I try the rest of their spirits. Go in and try them, you will not be disappointed! read more

I moved Leanderthal from my'Try' category to my 'favorite' category. But don't come here and ruin the atmosphere, please! Great drinks. Walking distance of 'bring your own food' deliciousness. QUIET! No loud distracting music. This is now going to be my monthly getaway. And my next move? Write to my congressman to change the law prohibiting me from purchasing more than two bottles from these guys per 30 days. Distributers, get lost! read more

My wife and I stumbled across this place on a Sunday. The owner, Scott, happened to be inside, noticed us reading the stuff on the door and unlocked the door, invited us in for a tour and taste of all their products. We've been serious fans ever since. I've had everything they make and all of their products are GREAT. My current favorite is 17, a bourbon, but that is a limited run. For Christmas, I got several people to go in for me and buy some 17 to give out as gifts. I also bought their products available at participating liquor stores as gifts. I distributed them to about 8 people total. It was a mix of 17, Leanderthal Vodka, TexAgave, Triple Secession and Javagave. Some recipients were serious liquor connisuer's, others just liked a cocktail now and then. All thoroughly enjoyed what they got and added it to their regular liquor rotations. Leanderthal has since opened a tasting room where you can get cocktails made with all their products, and are free to bring in outside food to munch on, as they don't necessarily have food on site. Although Scott has a creative work around with that by having a food truck occasionally. They also give samples of all their products as well. Their craft cocktails are GREAT! And they are very affordable for top shelf cocktails. If you like any type of liquor, Scott has a great version of it. Everyone there are super friendly too. Great place to go and hang out. Only downside is you can only buy 2 bottles per adult every 30 days. Awesome place!! read more

Great venue - wish I had discovered it earlier. Drinks were outstanding and love the new whiskey. Owner is a dog lover so 5 stars all around!!!! read more

I visited once and instantly this became my new favorite spot. The owner and the other man making drinks behind the bar were so great. Friends and I tried most of the menu between the four of us and every drink was great. Their liquors are unique and delicious. I love any drink that uses whole, natural ingredients- no mixers in this place, and who can beat $4-5 drinks that taste this good?! Making it BYOFood is so great, I'm only worried that this spot will get so popular that it will outgrow its space. Can't wait to go back read more

What a hidden gem! The drinks were creative and delicious. Bartender, Celeste, was super friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend! My only request would be more sports channels. read more

There is nothing quite like this place in the area. More than occasionally meet Scotty the owner behind the bar and get some insights into the makings of gin - vodka - agave and the bourbon and how he gets to your table. I sit at the bar - more interesting people. Small place - they don't serve food or allow kids. There are 5 or 6 food places around and you can bring it in. We have recommended friends and everyone has said -- YES to the experience!!!! read more

I really enjoy this place. Their drinks use their own liquor and are amazing! The atmosphere is laid back and comfortable. I appreciate a child free environment - no guarding your language or having kids running around screaming. If you are looking for good drinks with friends, this is the place to go! read more

Scott runs a very fun environment at Leanderthal Distillery. The drinks are priced very well ($6 and $7) for craft cocktails created by the spirits distilled on location. The tasting room allows guests to sample their products and they will provide their recipes. You can bring in whatever food you like as well. I recommend this place for a low key date night or a fun night with friends. Oh, and this is the only place in Leander they is 21+ read more

Good small batch distillery. 2 stars for product, 0 stars for business. NOT family friendly. No one under 21 allowed at any time. Proprietor was tasteless and passive aggressive, waiting until we had already bought drinks to tell us that we and our baby (who was totally non disruptive) we're not welcome. Kids of any age are not permitted because the proprietor does not like them, not because of any licensing or other legal reasons. Will not be returning or suggesting to others. Plenty of other family friendly, or Atleast willing to have mothers with a baby, establishments in the area. read more

I actually live in the DFW area and own a vacation home in Austin area. This establishment was referred while having a discussion about Old Fashions (my go to drink). I was not disappointed, the Old Fashion was on point. The bartenders and the owner were friendly and me feel welcome. The next time I was in the Austin area, I had to patronize the establish. Again, the drinks and atmosphere were great. Also, loved that you can bring in food and/or it delivered but I went to the food truck out front and they brought the food in. Certainly 5 stars! read more

My friends and I love this place. They have a variety of drinks and they are actually affordable. I love that it is 21 and over...making it one of the few places where you can go have a drink in a chill environment. Definitely a place I would recommend! read more

Absolute favorite bar. Owner is really nice. Very affordable and fantastic drinks. Relaxed vibe inside. You can bring in your own food if you want or they have a truck that will park outside sometimes. read more

I cannot believe I haven't stopped in here before last night!! I have been wanting to try their vodka, and send a bottle back with my daughter- gift from home. We ended up sitting and having a drink and bought 4 bottles!! Scott and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. They don't have food, but allow you to bring your own food in! We will definitely be back!!! read more

My husband and I wandered in here for a date night and we were not disappointed! We had some free tastings and a couple of excellent drinks. My favorite was the margarita. It is probably the best one I've ever had! We can't wait to go back! read more