If you are in downtown Baton Rouge, this is a spot to not miss if you like Rum. This distillery offers a variety of rums that you can try through flights or experience in a variety of traditional cocktails or in frozen mix drinks. Each drink is handcrafted. The rum and cocktails made for us were solid. The bartenders were awesome. Great interaction with guest. Bartenders were very knowledgeable of the distillery plus the drinks they were pouring. I appreciated the enthusiasm. The distillery is very nice space. The distillery offers bar seating, lounge chairs and tables. Plus there is an expansive outdoor seating area. As the distillery does not offer food, they often coordinate food trucks to enjoy with your drinks. A crawfish boil was going on the day we were there. At the distillery you can purchase bottles of rum to go. Plus they sell various shirts to me and women. Distillery owns a parking lot adjacent to the building. Parking is free. Inside scoop: the distillery offers tours for 15 dollars read more

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If I could rate this place a 100/5 stars I would! I planned a small birthday gathering for my boyfriend's 33 birthday this past weekend and it was amazing. I wanted a great place with a chill vibe and great drinks and they did not disappoint. The service was amazing and the drinks were perfect. I got their raspberry frozen drink and also tried their flight of rum which comes with over six different types of rum, light and dark. The bartenders were so sweet and they made amazing drinks all night. I also tried their old fashioned and fresh mint mojito ( taken directly from their herb garden)! Everything was done perfectly. They have a nice, large patio outside with plenty of room to sit. They have board games, darts, large Jenga, and more. We were able to spend quality time with family and friends and enjoy the night. We were also allowed to bring our own food from outside which was perfect for the occasion. I cannot wait to come back to such an amazing place located right downtown next to Ballys casino. They also offer tours of their distillery for a great price! Thank you so much for an amazing experience. read more

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If you have an hour or more to spare and are in Baton Rouge, this is a go to! I went on a whim, on a random Friday, and had a great time! It wasn't packed, there may have been at most 10 people at any given time. I did do the 1hr rum tasting tour. It was very informative and the "tour guide" (I wish I remembered his name) ended up being a replacement for the person who called off. I'm actually glad this happened, because the person who led the tour was funny, informative and didn't mind me taking a million pictures. He even let me snag a selfie with him which was awesome! During the actual tasting he shared with us, not only his favorite rum but his favorite frozen drink too. I will say The False River Barrel Aged Spiced Rum is one of the bottles I ended up ordering (you have to order online, LA doesn't allow Oxbow to ship from the actual location). The Cane Killer frozen drink is a drink I will order each and every single time. The mule was the only drink that was ok. Other than that, 10/10! read more

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We came for the distillery tour and tasting . Our guide was very fun and Knowledgeable. I always pass it and never knew that all of this was happening right in this building. They have a lot of custom furniture made from parts from their farm. Very beautiful , tasty drinks as well! read more

Awesome little distillery. Did the distillery tour which I would recommend if you are there when they are offering them. I had an old-fashioned made with rum, which I thought was extremely good. Staff was awesome. read more

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This is thee spot! This spot is so reasonable and just really good. Upon arriving here I really did not know what to expect. There's a Muriel where you can take pics at and it's really done well. Very Louisiana -ish I must say! Walking in it looks like a regular bar with rhe option of outside seating. This.spot you can also do Rum Walking Tours that you can book ahead of time to secure your spot and date. The cocktails are reasonably priced. The bartender was very knowledgeable of the rum options and even though I got a flight it felt like I was being schooled on the rums and collabs in flavors that went into the distilling process. Very very good! Overall great spot! read more

Oxbow Rum Distillery - The flight!! - Distilleries Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Such a unique experience - touring Oxbow Rum Distillery in downtown Baton Rouge paired with a tasting of the rum flight. read more

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While driving across Louisiana, we made a stop in Baton Rouge to visit another rum distillery. The exterior was ideal for a photo, and we lucked out on timing, narrowly missing an impromptu parade. Our server, Caleb, was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the distillery's history and the reasons behind its name changes (more details in my Yelp review). We sampled several rums, starting with the Rhum Louisiane Cane Juice Agricole, a delicious white rum. Next was the Barrel-Aged Straight Rum at 95 proof, with subtle notes of plum and chocolate--a smooth and enjoyable pour. The Single Barrel Rhum, also 95 proof, had hints of vanilla, providing a wonderfully smooth experience. The spiced rums each had unique characteristics. The False River Spice Rum, my favorite, had a blend of botanicals with hints of citrus, vanilla, and cinnamon. It had a touch of sweetness and was a great one to save for last. The final tasting was the Barrel-Aged Spice Rum, aged in bourbon barrels, which offered a smoky flavor profile. Each rum was exceptional--these were the best rums I'd tried all day. If I hadn't been flying, I would've taken home a case! Fortunately, I'll look into shipping to PA. We ended up purchasing a bottle of the False River Spice and, without a doubt, this was my favorite stop of the trip so far. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a great stop if you want just unwind. The patio is phenomenal. There is no beer nor food. But if you like rum and rum mixed drinks this is your spot. They have a few games in the patio if your a busy type. Certainly not a college kid location. Closes pretty early 8 pm. Great place for a first date or venting session. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Oxbow and highly recommend a stop in to taste the delicious rums being distilled there. Jimmy was a wonderful bartender and host, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the different spirits. When we arrived, we were greeted with genuine smiles and welcomes and were immediately impressed with the decor and natural vibe. We definitely felt comfortable and welcome. We opted for the full tasting and were impressed with the unique flavors of each pour. Although we didn't get to participate in a tour we were able to glimpse the impressive copper still! After our tasting we each enjoyed a specialty cocktail that was mixed perfectly and presented beautifully. read more

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There was a misunderstanding with a booking and Caleb made a special arrangement for our party to have a tour and tasting. Caleb's knowledge and service far exceeded any experience I have had at any establishment. The rum itself was also excellent as well as the frozen drinks. I would highly recommend the Canekiller. read more

Strange day. Walked in at 5 pm on a Sunday afternoon. They close at 6. No one in sight. Meandered around for about 10 minutes with another couple of perplexed customers. Turns out the single employee was giving a tour. He came out. He let us jump in on the last part of the tour. We jumped in on the tasting for $10. Tried 4 rums, the unaged came juice (a bit grassy/vegetal for me), the white rum (alcoholic burn), the barrel aged (ok), and the spiced rum (decent) From there I sat at the bar for like 2 minutes while the Ryan flirted with a cute lady that was convinced knew him from New Iberia. After being invisible, I paid for the tasting, at which point he asked if I wanted a cocktail. No solo dudes allowed, perhaps? I'm not from the area, so wouldn't be returning anyway. None of the rum was good enough for me to buy a bottle of. read more

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Awesome little spot with a lot more going on than I thought. I figured it was just a distillery but was surprised at the bar and amount of food offered. Will definitely be back when I'm more prepared for the experience. Go try it for yourself! read more

Oxbow Rum Distillery - a bartender preparing a drink - Distilleries Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My husband and I visited Oxbow on Sunday for a tour and tasting and had the most amazing experience! It's definitely a hidden gem in the city. There is so much history and artistry in the design of the facility and the customer service was outstanding! The rum is pure perfection! I highly recommend Oxbow. I can't wait to go back!! read more

This place is amazing!!! I've been to almost all the Caribbean rum distilleries and ox bow beats them all!!!! Coy and Kala were amazing!!!!! Kala's ginger liqueur and pear liqueur were amazing!!!! Can't believe this place wasn't packed super nice atmosphere. can't wait to go back. Great event for a wedding or corporate event. A true hidden gem read more

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Highly suggest doing the tour! Great historic tour and tour guide! It is a must to try the cane killer and the cojito!!

Cool tap room/patio with option to tour the distillery. If you like to support locally-run family businesses, this is the place. Great vibe, family friendly. Unique, rotating cocktail menu and the rum louisiane is great. Staff went above and beyond accommodating my husband, who was not drinking, on the tour. read more

OMG! Ya gotta go on a tour. Its the coolest thing to see and know how the Rum is made! Get the Old Fashioned and you'll never want it any other way. Go on the weekend and be sure Ryan gives the tour. read more