This was my 2nd time coming in and it did not disappoint. I am obsessed with the banana drink. It comes with a caramelized banana, sugared rim, and delicious cocktail! The atmosphere is so relaxed and our bartender was phenomenal! The people, vibe and drinks are incredible. read more

Olde Raleigh - Banana Foster - Distilleries Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

My wife, father-in-law, and I visited Olde Raleigh Distillery on Friday, July 10th. It my wife and I's second time visiting and the first time for my father-in-law. We were immediately greeted by Kristy who provided top notch service. Kristy said we came in after a large group of people left and apologized for us waiting while she wiped down the bar and cleaned up. None of us were bothered by that and I didn't even think there was a wait. Kristy was very personable and the cocktails we had were delicious. read more

Tucked just off Main Street like a secret handshake, this distillery is where big flavor meets small-town charm. It's a place where the stills serve as a beautiful backdrop, the drinks pour smoother than gossip at the diner, and the locals say the spirits are only half the reason folks come back. Sink into their seating like it's giving you a bourbon-scented hug. With cozy nooks, repurposed barrels, and wood tones warmer than your grandpa's campfire stories, this is where rustic charm meets 'never leaving this spot' comfort. Whether you're rocking on the porch with a cigar or kicked back inside, behind the bar you'll find Johnny and Kristi--part mixologists, part mind readers, and all-around good-time specialists. They got a pour smoother than a Sunday sermon, and a charm could sweeten straight bourbon. Come for the booze, stay for the buzz--it's Main Street's best-kept not-so-secret. Cheers! read more

What a phenomenal find as a bourbon lover!! Strolling Zebulon and stumbled upon this gem. Christy was wonderful, knowledgeable, kind and witty. Our cocktails were amazing! The artisan cinnamon apples that garnished my Apple Butter Old Fashioned were delectable. These crispy treats need to be packaged and sold. The Smoked Old Fashioned's were perfectly done. This being our first time we were welcomed with open arms by the patrons and staff. read more

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This was an absolute wonderful experience. Christy did a fabulous job sharing info and guiding us through our visit! My husband is a bourbon drinker but I'm not - but after this visit I think I might be! We also got to meet Brandon the owner and he was fantastic. We will Definitely be back! Don't sleep on this gem in downtown Zebulon! read more

We started to interest on Whisky recently, found Olde Raleigh website, saw the video of Brandon, the owner, saw his passion on the Bourbon, then decided to book a tour. The distillery, Kristy and Roy who work there made the place so worth of visiting . The tour was conducted by Roy with lots of information for beginners like us. Kristy who guided us on the 3 choices of whisky for the flight which included in the tour. My husband ordered an extra smoked whisky, it was really cool. We were very happy that we chose Olde Raleigh Distillery to visit and to experience the tour. Keep up with the great work guys! We will be back!!!! read more

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It isn't a distillery, though the owners hope it will be in the future. Instead they blend small batches.

We enjoy stopping in at local distilleries in our travels around North Carolina.....We have been meaning to stop in here for a while because we're in Zebulon often and pass it by. We finally got around to it on a Saturday night. We found parking in the street a couple doors down from the distillery. It was relatively busy but not crowded and we easily found seats at the bar. The bourbons were great, we tried tastings of two of them but we especially loved the cocktail menu. We had the blackberry bourbon mule and the raspberry bourbon smash, both had the #16 small batch bourbon in them and both were so good. Kristi (sp?) was the bartender and she was attentive and friendly and even customized our cocktails for our particular taste, my husband liked his more tart then sweet and I liked mine double strained. We will definitely be back. read more

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We stopped by Olde Raleigh Distillery on a Sunday afternoon for a taste of some hand crafted bourbon and got so much more! Not only is their award winning blended bourbon some of the best bourbon on the market, the staff and owner are some of the best folks in the state! The space is warm and welcoming, tastefully decorated and plenty of room to spread out a bit. It was standing room only on this particular Sunday as Brandon (the owner) was offering free tours to Veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Christy and Hailey were behind the bar offering some great craft cocktails, a wealth of knowledge of the products and plenty of smiles and laughter! Brandon was very kind to give us a quick tour as he finished up his day and answered some of my crazy questions! Excellent experience all around and highly recommended stop! read more

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What a fabulous tour we had when visiting Olde Raleigh Distillery! We had good college friends in town and were looking for something to do when we stumbled upon Olde Raleigh Distillery Tour. Our tour guide, Dominic, was personable and knowledgeable. We learned about the process of creating their product and had a fun time doing it. The tour ended with a bourbon tasting. Hailey, the bartender, and Dominic were great with walking us through the flavors and nuances of the tasting. I highly recommend stopping by this unique gem. read more

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They don't serve food but do have great craft cocktails. The menu changes often and though it used to be a lot bigger, still has some great craft drinks. The qualify of their bourbon is indeed award winning and I often combine a few craft cocktails with a few pours of something new to try. I have purchased several bottles as well. Always a nice place to stop by on a Saturday or Sunday. Hope to try a weeknight soon. Staff is great. Nice. Personable. The owner is kind. Great place. read more

Absolutely loved our drinks and the food collab with Norse! Kristy, the bartender, was fantastic! We will be back.

I made a stop in Zebulon specifically to visit Olde Raleigh Distillery based on the recommendation of a few friends in the industry. I plopped my butt at the end of the bar and was created promptly by Hailey and Kristy. There was also a gentleman Barback whose name escapes me now. Mama Hailey and Kristy introduced the menu and Kristy told me several of the whiskeys available to taste as well as to purchase in the gift shop. After a short look, I tasted batch 13, Honey Barrels 6, and 7, along with the coffee cask finish batch 2. After tasting some of their offerings, Kristy asked if I would like to see the event space and the barrel room as a courtesy to me, being in hospitality, myself. After a quick and informative tour of the spaces, we returned to the bar. I tasted the last of a 23yr old Canadian hazmat whiskey. The hazmat was far and away my favorite, but the most complex and surprising was the coffee cask. I purchased a bottle of the coffee cask whiskey along with a stemmed tasting glass to take on vacation to the beach. Grandmother Hailey, Kristy, and the Barback gentleman (maybe Charles?) were all super welcoming, not only to myself, but to everyone else in the bar and ont he patio. They had great personalities, relatively knowledgeable about their whiskeys, and moved with speed when needed. I had a fantastic time and will be sure to come back anytime I'm through town. Thank you!!! read more

Olde Raleigh - Olde Raleigh branded tasting glass with a pour of the coffee cask batch 2 whiskey. - Distilleries Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

First visit here, met up with some of my husbands friends for a few drinks. Can't believe Zebulon has this gem! Love the scenery, the bartender is amazing Walked in, wasn't sure what I wanted, he asked what I usually drank, brought me something he made custom. read more

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My wife and I are visiting North Carolina from Sacramento. We enjoy visiting local distilleries and came across Olde Raleigh. Visited yesterday and took a tour. Dominic was an excellent host for only the two of us. Learned a lot about the owner and how the distillery came to be. Ended the tour with a tasting of really good bourbon and we walked out with a bottle. read more

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Wonderful bourbon tasting with Kristy and tour with Roy. Our fav was the honey blend. Above and beyond. Will definitely be back!

Olde Raleigh is a great place. Calm and relaxing with people still talking and having fun but not over the top. This is a place to sip and chat. Kristy, Hailey and Johnny are all great and take care of you. It is good to get out of the noise and drama for a time and the drinks are good.... too good... way too good. read more

After years of enjoying wine, cognac, beer, we started to have interest in whisky, especially Bourbon. We did research and found Olde Raleigh with its beautiful youtube video, the story about the owner of the distillery so we booked a tour to visit. We were greeted and assisted by Kristy who was cheerful and helpful, and were assisted by Roy for the tour, which was an eye opener: we loved the environment, the distillery is beautifully designed and the backroom with all the barrels and its whiskey are fabulous, Roy was knowledgeable, and super polite. We truly enjoy the conversations with Kristy and Roy after the tour, which also gave each of us one flight of 3 whiskeys of our choices. My husband also tried the smoke whiskey which was amazing!!! Hats off to Brandon, the owner of the distillery for his bravery on giving up everything to open this distillery. We wish Olde Raleigh distillery best wishes and we will be back!!! read more

Their bourbon can hold its own -- and often surpass -- a lot of the well known Kentucky bourbons.

A must-visit in the Raleigh area if you're a fan of good Bourbon. The owner took care of us and it was all 5 stars from the moment we walked in. We spent a good amount of time chatting with the owner about his journey and plans for the brand. I loved the attention the detail in all aspects of the tasting room and also the brand. And on top of everything, the bourbon was top notch! I recommend starting with a flight and then diving into the awesome cocktails. Will be back with friends soon! read more

To say that this establishment is absolutely incredible would be a tremendously huge understatement. The atmosphere is beautiful and filled with laughter from the happy Employees and the satisfied Patrons. This place is impeccably clean and orderly. The phenomenal staff, Kristy, Hayley, and Johnny greet you with welcoming smiles and extraordinary customer service. These remarkable Employees are a vital part of being the heartbeat of such a one-of-a-kind business. Looking forward to meeting the owner, Brandon, to see the individual who is responsible for running a business that should be a model example of how ALL businesses should operate. My beautiful Wife, Sandi, and I have lived in Zebulon since October of 2017. Our only negative point concerning this business is that we did not know it existed up until a few days ago. Olde Raleigh Distillery thank you so much for having such an incredibly spectacular place for my Wife and I to come to unwind. Will be highly recommending this establishment to ALL of my Family & Friends. If you've not had the pleasure of walking through the front doors here you most certainly have no idea what you're missing out on. F I V E S T A R S read more

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This distillery was super cool. Tuesdays all their signature cocktails are half off. Bourbon was really good. The bartender was super friendly. The whole place was just really cool. Very comfortable setting with a lot of different kinds of seating from couches to bar seating. Definitely a can't miss spot if you like bourbon. They also have different kinds of beer and alcohol for those that do not like bourbon. read more

My boyfriend and I are now obsessed with this charming distillery. If we lived closer, we'd be here all the time. I've toured several distilleries but never with someone so close to the process. Sam, our guide, oversees production, and he gave us lots of insight and information into the process. It was fascinating. The tasting that's included in the tour was better than any tasting I've had. It was well organized and facilitated, and I wish every tasting could be like this. Finally, the drinks....omg were they good, some of the best cocktails I've had. You could really see the passion and love behind the business and the bourbon. I cannot say enough good things about Olde Raleigh, and I hope we have the chance to return. read more

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I must admit the ambiance is so amazing and inviting that I felt as if I could hear it calling out to me. I was here for a wedding event and had the pleasure of meeting Ben when there was happy hour. The menu is very creative as well as the cocktails. Each drink I had the pleasure of tasting were different then the other and tasted AMAZING. If you have considered trying them out for a date night/ friends night out, don't hesitate anymore. read more

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Craft cocktails paired with an engaging bartender (Ben) in a clean sleek space with great tunes. Nice bourbon selection with their own currently aging. Attention to detail including wall art featuring their unique bottles. We were welcomed into the bar, cocktail menu, including a couple of mock-tails are on a video screen. However, they have a full selection of liquor, so Ben will make whatever you like, and he can certainly make recommendations. ORD also has an event space that recently has had pop up shops on Saturdays and a different food truck on both Sat & Sun. Definitely will be making this my watering hole in Z-Town. read more

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I had such an amazing experience at Olde Raleigh Distillery! The tour was such a great way to learn more about the process of making bourbon and Brandon was very knowledgeable on everything. You can really tell that they care about their craft and there is so much attention to detail from the ingredients used, the process, and even the bottle they put their whiskey in. The craft cocktails were amazing and I highly suggest their smoked old fashioned and their Bananas Foster cocktail! Will definitely be back! read more

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First time visitors. Enjoyed the live music from a single singer guitarist Preston Wilder from 7-10. There was a nice crowd. Some larger groups pulled tables together, so bring a crowd. We were a group of four. Two bourbon drinkers and two that chose signature cocktails. I wanted something warm on this cold night, but while you can get your old fashion smoked, all the drinks are on the rocks. Not food except snacks like nabs (crackers) and moon pies. Order from the Mexican Restaurant next door and they deliver it to you in the distillery. I loved the look of the place! Nice clean lines, open space and tall ceilings. Pretty restroom too. The bourbon was smooth and You an schedule a tasting. There is an event space connected that seemed to have a crowd for a private party and DJ. Perhaps that's why they were down to only one bar tender for a full bar. He did a good job but there was always a wait. Smokers gather outside the from door on the outside front patio. read more

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Found myself in Zebulon for the first time and stumbled upon this super cute spot! Great ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious cocktails! Definitely recommend! read more

We loved it so much we become a member!! We recently moved from KY, and I'll admit might think of ourselves as bourbon connoisseurs. Their bourbon was fantastic!!!!! Jamie the bartender super awesome we love her!! :). Awesome place, highly recommend a cool, relaxed, fun spot with tons to offer. read more

Olde Raleigh - Smoked Old Fashion - Distilleries Near Me - Zebulon, North Carolina

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Went here for the first time this afternoon. Pleasantly surprised. Wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable about their bourbon and craft drinks. Ben made us feel right at home. Even gave us a tour in the back where the barrels are kept. Who says bourbon can't be good in NC. I had a flight of various bourbons. Really enjoyed them, and I really like bourbon. We'll be back, I'd like to keep this place a secret, but it's to good to do so. Check it out if you get a chance, you won't be sorry you did. read more

Nice local distillery with unique bourbons to add to your collection. Hang out at the bar to test their batches of bourbons and take a bottle or 2 to go. They make small batches that sell out quickly. read more

Hailey made me the BEST old fashioned I have ever had! The batch 8 in an old fashioned is the best and they need to redo that style batch again. Service was outstanding! read more

Fun night with Ben and Johnny! Great atmosphere. Fabulous drinks. Fantastic music. Stop in you won't be disappointed!

I literally experienced the most amazing bartender tonight at ole Raleigh Distillery. Kristy was AMAZING; she was attentive, engaged and on top of her game. She absolutely managed the ENTIRE bar from one end to the other! I'll come back again solely based on this UNBELIEVABLE bartender! Cheers to OLE RALEIGH and to Kristy! Seen u again soon! read more

The service was amazing. The drinks were made with an unmatched attention to detail. Can't wait to cone back. read more

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The BEST smoked old fashions you'll find in the triangle! I love how this place is really trying to bring the town together too. They have a huge space to rent out and do tours of the distillery. A must see! read more

ORD is a wonderful family and dog friendly distillery, serving great cocktails, weekly food truck events, and just released batch #2 of their whiskey! read more

Found this Gem today and absolutely enjoyed it! The bartender was awesome and the drink menu was amazing! Definitely will be going back!

The bourbon is excellent. Service from Kristy and Johnnie was high touch, informative, helpful, and fun!!! Definitely a must! We will be back. Thank you!!! read more

If you're looking for an upscale drink in the comfort of small town Zebulon, look no further. Friendly bartender that took his time to find a drink that everyone in our party would enjoy. Didn't rush us even though we came in a little on the late side and made us feel very, very, welcome. read more