This Distillery is located in Downtown Bastrop area and is a great bar to have amazing drinks and…read moreenjoy a good cigar with friends. The place has inside and outside seating and the atmosphere has a rustic vibe to it. There is a small stage for live music and I recommend the various selections of Old Fashions at the Cigar Bar. The customer service is great and the business is always clean. So if you are looking for a great spot for drinks and good quality time then look no further.

Driving back from a family weekend and needed to get out of the car and stretch our legs. Bastrop…read moreis such a fun little town for a walk about. I was pleasantly surprised to see this place open on Easter Sunday so we popped in! Great spot! Friendly staff! Cozy little outdoor patio with rocking chairs! We didn't see have any food here, but a nice little taster of bevvies it the flight! Highly recommend you check it out!

If you're a fan of gin, bocce ball, and rocking chairs on shaded front porches, then Seersucker…read moreDistillery is the place for you. We have visited the distillery three times now, and have been pleased with the atmosphere, the service, and the gin! Family owned, this distillery hits the mark with its self-guided tours (guided tours are available by reservation), friendly and knowledgeable mixologists (there's no delayed gratification here... drink while you tour), and casual outdoor spaces. So, take a leisurely drive outside the city, enjoy a refreshing Seersucker & Soda with lime, and throw out the jack for a friendly game of bocce ball. Cheers

Went here and the gates were closed. Couldn't find times posted anywhere. Found out they may be…read morepermanently closed.

It was so good, we walked out of there with two bottles, their Kooper Family rye (our very…read morefavorite) and their Sweetheart if the Rodeo bourbon (90 proof blended bourbon whiskey). Both are quite drinkable neat. But we also had fun making old fashioneds with both, as well. At just $45 a bottle, it's a heck of a deal. So much better than most is the $50 to $80 whiskeys we buy. Plus, as an added bonus, the Kooper family is very hospitable, informative, fun to hang out with at the bar, and they offer nice tastings at a great price ($16 for three pours), which allows you to determine which bottle is your favorite. You can't get that experience or that level of service at any liquor store! If you find yourself within an hour of this place, you need to visit! While you're in town, checkout the big antique store in Giddiness and have lunch or dinner at Los Patrones. Giddings will soon become one of your favorite towns.

I've pasted Koopers a few times and this time I thought I would stop…read more Super nice decor - nice place to hangout. But on to the whisky's. At 11:30 am on a Tuesday, I had the place to myself. The young lady behind the bar was super nice and let me sample a few offerings. I settled in The Prodigal Son. Smooth, not too peppery. Nice sipper. Once I got home, I poured me a bigger taste. Very good and added a few pieces of Sonic ice and that was it. Good pour.

I stopped in on one of my day trips and this place did not disappoint. The staff is so friendly and…read moreaccommodating. They make all locally sourced rum that's been on their family since 1884. This can't be bought in stores only here at the distillery. They are only open seasonally so make sure you come out and have a drink under some majestic oaks!

We love the 45min drive to High Hill for drinks and crawfish from flipping tails…read moreI assume this is a family operation because everyone is just so nice, and passionate about creating a nice small town atmosphere. Sunsets, music and some DELICIOUS rum cocktails. I bring a bottle of 1884 home with me every time.

Stopped in to Devil's River after a disappointing visit to The Library Cocktail Lounge. This was my…read moresecond visit to Devil's River but first time getting a drink. There was a musician playing on the stage in front of the distillery which is a nice touch for those who want to sit outside. We ordered old fashioned cocktails. I loved that they were made with block ice and even embossed the ice with the Devils River logo. The mixologist explained they don't do smoked old fashions due to fire hazard and location in a historic building. But he still made an engaging presentation in creating our cocktails. There was no food offered but they let us bring in voodoo donuts. The two gentlemen at the bar were very friendly and attentive and made our late night visit a special treat. I'd like to learn on my next visit to see if they do distillery tours. I'm sure you'll enjoy a trip to Devil's River.

Wandered by after a late lunch. Got the premium flight. Bourbon is good. Cast strength hurts a…read morelittle. Rye was...meh? Service was good but they need a couple more staff to keep up with cocktails, tastings, and close outs.

We saw that they served whiskey and tequila so decided to take a break from wine and check this…read moreplace out. Staff was friendly, made nice suggestions and the place has lots of great outdoor seating options and the live music was pretty good. We enjoyed the tequila and whiskey flights but would like to come back to try more of the menu next time!

We stopped in just before closing on a Tuesday afternoon to grab a bite from the Mexican food truck…read more(always great). Cindy our server was great. Their sweet potato old fashioned was phenomenal.

I've been to Fierce Whiskers a few times so obviously I thought pretty highly of it and so I held…read moreoff on writing this review because I kept vacillating on my overall experience. I want to start off by saying that my experience with staff during my visits has always, ALWAYS been great. From the very first time I walked in and sat at the bar with my friend, every bartender has been great, friendly, engaging, very much excited to talk about the products, excellent drinks. Terrific. I liked it so much that I wanted to throw an event there and this is where my experience turns left. I emailed the events coordinator, no response. We actually went back and spoke with staff and they said they'd also try to send an e-mail. Nothing. When the events manager said it would require paying for the entire space and quoted me an astronomical number which obviously I didn't even entertain. Fast forward to that day and I brought some people there for cocktails anyway. There were like 6 people-I was quoted like 7500 to close out the room. I doubt they made 7500 that day, and now it makes sense that they've been 'temporarily closed' for a few months.

I'm not usually a whiskey person, but decided to check this place out. The distillery has a cool…read morevibe with plenty of outdoor space to relax, chat, and enjoy the weather. Their curated whiskey cocktails were super creative--strong. There's also food trucks if you are wanting to balance out the booze. Overall, a great place to hang with family or friends!

Do you like booze, friendly people, knowledgeable staff? If you said yea, this is the place to go…read more I think we could have sat here all night talking to the owner (I think his name was Nathan)! He was funny, friendly, and engaging. Definitely a bright spot on our weekend trip to College Station!

Enjoy the afternoon sitting and talking with the owner about the distillery and tasting the whiskey.read more

What started as an accidental phone call to a distillery in Luling, Texas, led me to discover a…read moreremarkable hidden gem. KC Cantwell, the self-proclaimed "Chief Bottle Washer," introduced me to Edelbrand--a European-style fruit brandy with over 6,000 years of Austrian mountain tradition. The Austrian Connection In the Alpine slopes, Edelbrand production is strictly regulated by local government. Distillers receive low taxes but can only use water, yeast, and fruit--absolutely no sugar or added flavors. Violators face license revocation, heavy fines, or imprisonment, echoing Germany's Beer Purity Law philosophy. Founder Alexandra Cantwell traveled to Austria's Alpine region, where she discovered that in the town of Stanz alone, 52 distilleries operate--each guarding family secret recipes passed down through generations. These craft producers make only about 62 gallons annually, too limited for chain stores and typically served only in local restaurants. The Austrian tax system is fascinating: officials visit each distillery during fruit season to assess harvest volume and estimate liquor yield. Since taxes are based on fruit input rather than sales, producers are incentivized to optimize their processes for maximum yield. Just before Alexandra's departure, a local master discovered her true mission--bringing Edelbrand to Texas. Intrigued, he arranged for her to be interviewed by seven masters from another village. They believed Edelbrand-making is a cultivated ability, not merely a learned skill. After passing their tests, she trained intensively for two weeks, leaving not as an apprentice but as a certified master. The Texas Operation KC and Alexandra launched their Luling distillery in 2016, sourcing only pristine fruit from across the United States--no rot, bruises, or windfalls accepted. Their fermentation process occurs in temperature-controlled rooms around 65°F. While standard fermentation lasts 3-10 days, theirs extends 3-4 weeks using temperature-sensitive Austrian yeast with multiple monitoring alarms. Distillation happens in two German-built Schmidt stills with two runs: the stripping run quickly removes alcohol and water, while the spirit run precisely separates heads, hearts, and tails to capture the purest spirit. The chemistry is complex. The fermented mash contains water, alcohols, ethers, esters, acids, sugars, tannins, and sulfur compounds. The critical second distillation has three temperature phases. The "heads" contain toxic methanol that must be removed, but this temperature range also includes desirable esters and aldehydes contributing fruity and floral aromas. Masters taste the product constantly--every hour, then every 30 minutes, then every 5 minutes, finally every 30 seconds--to capture the "heart" that's methanol-free but retains aromatic compounds. The second cut separates "heart" from "tail," which contains heavier problematic compounds like higher alcohols, fatty acids, and sulfur compounds with rubbery or rotten-egg odors. Cutting too early loses flavor compounds that provide sweetness and fruity notes. Aging Innovation After distillation, the liquor ages 7-18 months depending on batch conditions. Here's where they innovate: traditional bourbon aging can lose 20% to "angel's share," unacceptable for high-end Edelbrand. Instead of barrels, they age in stainless steel tanks with lightly toasted American white oak spiral strips soaked in the liquor. The oak amount is carefully controlled to avoid overpowering the delicate fruit aromas. The Tasting Experience I sampled six varieties: clear apple, pear, and cherry, plus their oaked versions. The apple's aroma was so pronounced I could smell it three feet away when KC opened the half-empty bottle. The clear pear showed layered complexity, while the cherry didn't initially smell like cherry but revealed its flavor after a moment in the mouth. Among the oaked versions, the apple oak opens with oak and finishes with apple; the pear oak reverses this--pear first, then oak. The cherry oak achieves beautiful balance with both flavors present throughout. Worth the Investment I spent nearly $85 that afternoon--significant for a graduate student--but felt completely satisfied. The $22 tasting, $44 clear apple bottle, taxes, and $10 tip were well worth it. KC generously spent two hours with me, a single customer, sharing his knowledge and passion. This distillery represents something special: authentic European tradition transplanted to Texas soil, where Austrian mountain craft meets American innovation. If I return, I'm definitely bringing friends for the full tasting experience.

Go here! Me and 3…read moreother guys went here for a bachelor party evening. Kasey was absolutely unbelievable, his knowledge was amazing and the lesson he gave us was amazing. The drinks are spectacular. If you are into good Brandy, check this place out. It's cheap and you will learn a lot. Alexandra's ability as a master distiller is beyond amazing and you'll learn that.