It's definitely a little more than a hop, skip and a jump from downtown and as a tourist with no wheels I did wonder if the trek was worth it. It was! We got the St. Charles Streetcar to Peniston and walked down Peniston to the distillery - about 10 mins along pleasant, quiet streets with cute traditional houses to gawk at along the way. The tour is a short one around the warehouse, but the story behind the owner and the original bourbon whiskey (and now all the other stuff they make) is worth listening to. I don't do straight-up liquor and I'm not a bourbon person (quite frankly the visit was 99% for my hubby who loves the stuff), but I did have a gin and tonic afterwards with their house NOLA sweet potato gin. O.M.G. So good! I have so much gin at home that I had no business buying another bottle... but I did. If you're lucky enough to have George as your bartender - he's the bomb. read more

Booked and prepaid for a tour for three people. Arrived on the scheduled day and time to find the business completely closed, with the phone disconnected and no communication whatsoever. This is incredibly unprofessional and unacceptable. Awful business practices...proceed with caution. read more

NOLA Distillery - Closed! - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We paid for a tour and reserved our spot, paid $30 for ride share to arrive to a closed business due to illness. No courtesy notice or anything but they had enough energy to print a sign? Unacceptable and the refund is not enough for our wasted time or transportation, Oh yeah ! We still need to pay to get back to our hotel, read more

NOLA Distillery - Closed even though we had a reservation. Enough energy to make a sign but no courtesy notice ? - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We got a deal on the tour through Groupon, and we were looking forward to the it. First problem occurred when owner asked where we were from and then proceeded to tell us that he got a girl "knocked up" there and had to spend a fortune to get custody of his daughter. We went from there to how he at one point was the largest grower of alfalfa hay in the country and had so many acres of hay. Then how he had had over so many millions in back but then the FDIC closed the bank and he lost everything and how he got the brewery and how he was a Lyft driver in Las Vegas for a couple years and how so many famous people come in etc. he was very adamant about name dropping, The Maloofs, marine captain, musical people, Mark Cuban, sports stars, etc. He showed us the back room and barrel area for a few minutes and then said well I'll let the bar girl do the pours because she is better. The girl was nice enough but got mixed up which couples wanted to try which drink and then it was awkward. The 1933 vodka and the pickle vodka were good. His phone rang and he went to talk and then the bar person just kind of walked away, so after a while we went ahead and left. It was ok for what it was, just uncomfortable, we were going to get a couple things but the bartender wandered off so we did also. read more

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Fantastic whisky! It's like the bourbon trail in New Orleans!! We loved a bunch of the whisky! Definitely worth a trip!

I took my Wife, Mom and Dad here for a tour and tasting. Everything we tried was good and some were excellent. However, the experience was what made it all great. The staff was amazing and made us feel like we were in the backyard drinking with friends. We are local and like to day trip in state. I highly recommend giving this place a try and seeing why it is a hidden gem. The bar also felt like the local hide out to have a drink after work. read more

NOLA Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great tasting! They have premium liquors that tastes really good and the customer service is top notch. Sam and ashley were so friendly and welcoming. We're local so we'll definitely be back! read more

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Came here over spring brea for a distillery tour (highly recommend). Greeted by George who made us a Pineapple mojito (mmm) and an old fashioned (nice) before the tour started. Allison gave the detailed tour and we tried bourbon, rum and vodka. There were so many varieties! We purchased the Cattle Bourbon, Vanilla Coffee vodka and another vodka, Gay Pride. Love they support local charity. Place was easy to find, clean and overall a very happy atmosphere. Allison spoke highly of her employers too! read more

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I brought my niece for her 21st birthday for a tour as an outing and we couldn't have asked for a better environment. The two women behind the bar were so inviting and generous we didn't wanna leave's and the drinks that they made for us (a habanero, bloody Mary and lemon drop daiquiri) where are some of the best I've had. Definitely give them a try. read more

NOLA Distillery - Me and my niece standing behind some of the samples - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I booked a tour / tasting and although parking was confusing for me as an out of towner, they were kind on the phone and helped me find parking. Rah - the bartender is phenomenal. They had an extensive knowledge of alcohol and suggested / came up with some AMAZING cocktails. Blue- guided our tour was also amazing! Blue let us know about the history, intentionality and the why behind everything which I appreciated. Lastly, it was clean inside and outside and that's something I always look for when I am going to be eating or drinking somewhere. The vibe here was super chill which I loved. I will be coming back here to taste more of Rah's amazing cocktails and hang out with this great team! read more

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Such a cool spot! Allison was super helpful and friendly! By far the best Bloody Mary I've had! Get it with the habanero vodka! read more

NOLA Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good service, above average drinks. When we go to a place like this we expect to be wowed...we were not. The drinks were well crafted and the spirits were good, there just was nothing that put it over the top. If the menu was a little larger and had some funky cool cocktails I would have given 5 stars. read more

Allison was so knowledgeable. She walked us through the whole process of distilling the spirits and bottling process. Wonderful tour!!!

I had an unforgettable time on the GROUPON tour here! Our guide, Sam, was a powerhouse of knowledge, humor, and charm. He took us through the distilling process like a pro, sharing stories about their award-winning whiskeys. One of the best tales was about the challenge they faced in creating a "cowboy-flavored" whiskey. It wasn't easy, but their inventive solution brought out unique flavors that ended up winning major acclaim. We got to try some truly unique flavors, including the pickle-flavored whiskey - surprisingly delicious! My friend grabbed a couple of bottles, and as a former bartender, she whipped up a "pickle whiskey sour" that was tangy, citrusy, and perfectly paired with the dill kick. Sam was an incredible guide, especially considering he was recovering from a rabid kitten attack he heroically tried to rescue off the clock in his neighborhood. Apparently, he had successfully rescued 4 over the years. If you're looking for a tour that's informative, fun, and full of personality, this is a must-try. Sam made it all the more memorable! Pickle Vodka Sour NOLA Dill Pickle Vodka 1 part lemon juice 1 part (or less) lime juice, depending on how sour you like it Serve on the rocks You can adjust the lime juice to your taste, but the key is letting the bright citrus flavors mingle with the dill and saltiness of the whiskey. Enjoy! read more

Overall great bourdon. Choose the American Tradition flight and they were all good. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. read more

NOLA Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sam was amazing - great experience on the tour & learned a lot about the brewing process !

Really solid place with great drinks and awesome service. Definitely worth a detour from downtown if you are here for a few days read more

NOLA Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Got the distillery tour on a Groupon and it was worth it. We got the tour and a shot. We wanted to get the one that included the bottle but because we only had carryon bags we passed it up. The bartender (dark hair lady with glasses) was cool as hell. She welcomed us and had plenty of conversation. She gave us some good places fo eat and some things to do while we were in the city. The tour was nice and informative. It was cool to learn about production of the spirits I enjoy. During the tour we got some samples of the spirits. Kyle, our guide, answered our groups questions and shared with us some of his experiments with infusing the flavors vodka. I have to come back next time to enjoy some drinks and buy a bottle. read more

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Allison was an amazing tour guide fast talker lol inside joke. But an awesome experience and I was able to learn so much. I'm not a drinker but so cool to learn how things are done. George was great as well thank you for making me feel like part of the family. read more

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Took a tour last night hosted by Allison. Super informative and entertaining. Highly recommend checking the distillery out. read more

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We had a great time! Blue was our tour guide and they were super informative and knowledgeable. Answered any questions we had and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Allison was our girl at the bar and she was AMAZING: super warm and helpful. She sure knows how to make a great cocktail! read more

If you are looking for an amazing experience with awesome and knowledgeable people and you love liquor I highly recommend a tour here. Allison's energy and passion for this distillery is unmatched by any tour we have ever taken in New Orleans. Sam and Evan were no slouches either. If you want to try something that is not a haunted or history tour make this place a must see on your itinerary! read more

Had a great time touring and sampling the spirits. Blue was a very knowledgeable and fun host.

What a find! This place has amazing spirits, super creative flight options, excellent cocktails, and just a super nice overall vibe. They do a distillery tour twice a year a day that's really cool to join and the bartenders are super nice. I wish we lived here so we could come here regularly! read more

NOLA Distillery - Bold & Spiced Flight - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The tour was short since its a small distillery. We are for sure coming back. The staff is super nice and helpful. Every thing we tired on the time we liked. Some of the flavored vodkas are niche. I would suggest getting a flight or doing a tour to taste before you buy. We got 3 bottles to take home with us of the tasting alone. read more

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I'm writing this review mainly from a shirt experience. I learned that they were selling hand sanitizer. I contacted via text messages with one of the employees to insure that there would be some when I got there because I do live 20 miles away. They were extremely kind and accommodating. I felt like that wetter really supportive to my needs and concerns during the COVID-19 crisis especially after explaining I have a 2 year old I'm trying to keep safe. When I walked in the place look extremely clean and inviting. I passed by some of their liquor that was in the shelf and decided to grab a bottle of the orange. It was delicious and the price was reasonable. I will be back to browse after the health crisis is over. read more

Amazing place, highly recommended for that New Orleans hospitality. Pippy Longstocking was a service is top notch and the spirits are ooh wee delicious read more

NOLA Distillery - Pippy in action - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had a really great time!!! On a Thursday, the day my flight came in. Georgie was a great tour guide and they are very nice and welcoming. Hope to see them again. read more

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The host and bar tender girl was very friendly and knowledgeable about the distillery. Learned about the different styles of vodka, bourbon, etc. best part is getting to try all the sample that are locally made there read more

Where do I begin? New Orleans is one of our favorite places to go on a quick road trip. We were here last weekend. We enjoy visiting distilleries when we come. We saw this one on Groupon and decided to try it. You have to make a reservation for their tour times on Saturdays (1 or 4). You can not input your Groupon code online, so I called and spoke to one of the nice bartenders who added us to their 1pm tour list. Parking is no problem. As long as there is no parade, you can park across the street or right in front. They had a nice young lady there who sells food under the tent with music playing. Upon entry, it's a nice bar set up and the two bartenders were very pleasant. Well, the owner, Jerry gave the group the tour of the distillery. He was a very cool dude, very sociable. He told us a quick background about himself and how he got into the distillery business. We enjoyed the tour and our course the end where the tasting began. He was not stingy at all with the samples. We were allowed to sample whatever we wanted. Our favorite was the vodka trilogy (celery, bell peppers, and onions). A very smooth vodka too. We also tried the other flavors of vodka and some moonshine. We tried 6 different samples not including the rum. We decided to bookmark this place because we definitely will be returning to try some signature drinks. *The Groupon included a bottle of vodka to take home. No disappointment there. A very good deal read more

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I bought a Spirit tasting on Groupon and it was one of the best choices I made while on vacation. Nola distillery gives you a sample hand sanitizer. Their spirits are top notch and they're drinks are by no means weak handed. Definitely going back read more

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Great energy and yummy cocktails on opening night! Tonight NOLA Distilling opened it's doors and really delivered. It was a great evening with amazing energy and lots of people. Currently, they are serving vodka mixed drinks, daiquiris, and jello shots. I haven't had vodka in a loooong time (reminds me too much of undergrad), but their drinks were actually very yummy! I tried a few of my friends' drinks before settling on the Aguas Picantes, very refreshing and not too sweet. We also had the daiquiri, citrus blast, and shrub. They were all good, but my favorite was the Aguas Picantes for sure. The daiquiri definitely had a kick, pretty tart. And the shrub was unoffensive, but too complex for me to appreciate in the few sips I had. Their vodka was pretty smooth and the drinks were mixed well. Be careful because the alcohol will sneak up on you. The atmosphere was nice and casual. Everyone was friendly. The decor is minimal right now. From the outside looking in, the bar area has the potential to look upscale and lounge-like, with the tall, dark red ceilings, long bar, and high-top tables with black table cloths. But I'm not really sure what ambiance they will settle on and seems like they may want a more casual and social atmosphere. There are two large windows that peer into the distillery. They were offering free tours today. Lucky us! David gave a great tour and explained the process very clearly. It is pretty complex and I think I'd have to do the tour a few more times to really appreciate all the details. I love that their vodka is made from Louisiana grown sweet potatoes and the distilling waste is given to local pig farmers. I'm really looking forward to their pepper vodka, made with cayenne peppers. I love anything with a little spice! Gin and whiskey are on the horizon as well! They had two food trucks today and I assume they will continue to have food trucks in the future. There is outdoor and indoor seating. The merchandise is super cute (love the trucker hats). Improvements can be made by putting trash cans outside and considering spoon straws for their daiquiris. Otherwise, assuming the energy, spirit and quality of the cocktails remain consistent, I'm giving NOLA Distilling four stars! read more

We had a really fantastic tour with Allison! it was so I informative and we really enjoyed getting to try the different alcohols they were serving. Great cocktails as well, would definitely recommend this distillery and tour! read more

Very nice distillery to visit with a top notch selection of tasty spirits. I attended the tasting and left with a bit of a wobble--lol. I had a great time and so will you. read more

NOLA Distillery - Nice selection of their house made spirits - Distilleries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Update: even more unprofessional! NOLA responded that their power and phone were out as the reason for standing our tour group up. Makes sense except we could see power was on in their window and a FedEx guy showed up while we sat outside. He was able to call them on the phone to ask where to leave their packages. Always a good policy if you make a mistake to just admit it. Lying only makes it worse. At least that's what my mother taught me. read more

First Class operation! Well worth the time! Highly recommended it and plan on visiting it again the next time I in New Orleans

This is our 2nd tour here! We ready enjoy it and staff is always great! Can't beat the deal and info plus the tasting is amazing! read more

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We came in on Saturday for the 4pm tour. It had begun pouring rain not long before and the staff were kind enough to give everyone an extra 15 minutes to arrive for the tour due to weather. Our group had cocktails while we waited and they were delicious! Allyson led our distillery tour and she was absolutely fantastic. She was knowledgeable as well as entertaining and was a delight to talk to after the tour. The spirits tasted great too! We picked up a bottle of rum to enjoy at home and definitely plan to make more purchases from NOLA Distillery in the future which will hopefully also involve stopping in for a cocktail! read more

Went for my birthday last week and loved it. Allison (or Ashley, I drank a LOT) and Blue were amazing hosts/bartenders. Hubby and I sampled several types and they were all good, came home with 3 bottles! We are going back to NOLA in November for a wedding and we may need to bring our party there for a tasting or two! read more

The service was absolutely amazing. Both Blue & Maggie were attentive, knowledgeable, and fun! They also gave us some wonderful recommendations as tourists which was great! read more