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Austin Distillery Tours: Your Guide to Craft Spirits and Brewery Crawls
Best Distilleries for Austin Tours
Treaty Oak Distilling (Dripping Springs)
This full-service ranch experience offers the most comprehensive distillery visit near Austin:
- Spirits: Whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, and specialty releases
- Experience: Tours, tastings, on-site restaurant, and beautiful grounds
- Atmosphere: Ranch setting with event barn and gardens
- Duration: Plan 1.5-2.5 hours for the full experience
Treaty Oak combines craft spirits education with upscale Texas hospitality—a must for serious distillery enthusiasts.
Deep Eddy Vodka (Dripping Springs)
Austin’s beloved vodka brand offers free tours at their production facility:
- Spirits: Original vodka plus flavored varieties (Ruby Red, Lemon, Peach, etc.)
- Experience: Free tours and tastings
- Duration: 30-45 minutes
- Best for: Quick stop additions to longer itineraries
Still Austin Whiskey Co. (Austin)
Urban distillery in South Austin producing grain-to-glass whiskey:
- Spirits: Bourbon, rye, and specialty whiskeys
- Experience: Tours of working distillery, tastings, cocktail bar
- Location: Central Austin—easy to combine with other city activities
- Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Garrison Brothers Distillery (Hye)
Texas’s first legal bourbon distillery, located in Hill Country wine country:
- Spirits: Award-winning Texas bourbon
- Experience: Comprehensive ranch tours, tastings, bottle purchases
- Location: Near Fredericksburg—combines well with wine tours
- Duration: 1.5-2 hours for full tour
Desert Door Texas Sotol (Driftwood)
Unique Texas spirit distilled from native sotol plant:
- Spirits: Sotol (similar to tequila/mezcal but distinctly Texan)
- Experience: Tours explaining this indigenous spirit, tastings
- Duration: 45-60 minutes
- Best for: Those seeking unique Texas experiences
Tequila Tasting Austin Options
While most tequila comes from Mexico, Austin offers excellent tequila tasting experiences:
Revolution Spirits (Austin)
Austin’s own agave spirits producer:
- Texas-made agave spirits using traditional methods
- Tasting room open for samples and education
- Learn about agave cultivation and distillation
Tequila Bars for Group Tastings
Several Austin bars specialize in curated tequila experiences:
- La Condesa: Extensive tequila and mezcal selection with knowledgeable staff
- Takoba: Over 100 tequilas with guided tasting options
- El Alma: Rooftop setting with premium tequila selections
Groups can arrange private tequila tastings at many Austin bars—perfect as part of a larger craft beverage crawl.
Dripping Springs Brewery Tour Options
Dripping Springs has earned the nickname “Drinking Springs” for good reason. A Dripping Springs brewery tour can fill an entire day or complement distillery visits.
Jester King Brewery
World-famous farmhouse brewery producing wild ales and sour beers:
- Beers: Farmhouse ales, wild ales, sours, seasonals
- Experience: Expansive ranch setting, pizza, lawn games
- Atmosphere: Hill Country destination—plan significant time
- Duration: 2-3 hours minimum
Vista Brewing
Organic brewery on a 20-acre Hill Country ranch:
- Beers: Organic craft beers in various styles
- Experience: Farm-to-table food, stunning views, family-friendly
- Duration: 1-2 hours
Twisted X Brewing Company
Texas-themed brewery with creative selections:
- Beers: Wide variety from lagers to experimental ales
- Experience: Tasting room, outdoor space, food options
- Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Austin City Breweries Worth Visiting
Zilker Brewing Company
Community-focused brewery in South Austin with excellent patio space.
ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.)
Award-winning brewery with fantastic food menu and spacious beer garden.
Pinthouse Pizza
Multiple locations combining outstanding pizza with house-brewed beers.
Lazarus Brewing Company
East Austin brewery with creative beers and excellent tacos.
Planning Your Distillery or Brewery Tour
Sample Distillery-Focused Itinerary (5-6 Hours)
- 11:00 AM: Party bus pickup
- 11:45 AM: Deep Eddy Vodka (free tour, 45 min)
- 1:00 PM: Treaty Oak Distilling (full experience + lunch, 2 hours)
- 3:30 PM: Desert Door Sotol (unique experience, 1 hour)
- 5:00 PM: Return to Austin
Mixed Distillery + Brewery Tour (6-7 Hours)
- 11:00 AM: Pickup
- 11:45 AM: Jester King Brewery (lunch + beers, 2 hours)
- 2:15 PM: Deep Eddy Vodka (30 min)
- 3:15 PM: Treaty Oak Distilling (1.5 hours)
- 5:30 PM: Return to Austin
Austin City Brewery Crawl (4-5 Hours)
- 2:00 PM: Pickup
- 2:30 PM: Zilker Brewing (1 hour)
- 4:00 PM: ABGB (1 hour + food)
- 5:30 PM: Lazarus Brewing (1 hour)
- 7:00 PM: Downtown drop-off or return
Why Party Bus Rentals Austin Make Craft Tours Better
The math is simple: distillery and brewery tours involve drinking, and drinking and driving don’t mix.
Everyone Tastes Everything
No designated driver missing out. Party bus rentals Austin mean your entire group experiences every pour.
Safety First
Texas law enforcement takes DUI seriously. Professional drivers eliminate risk completely.
The Journey is Part of the Fun
Premium sound systems, comfortable seating, BYOB policies—the party bus ride between stops keeps energy high.
Cover More Ground
Dripping Springs distilleries and breweries spread across miles of Hill Country. Dedicated transportation lets you hit multiple stops without driver fatigue.
Tribe Bus Tours: Your Craft Beverage Transportation
Tribe Bus Tours specializes in getting groups to Austin’s best distilleries and breweries safely. Whether you’ve mapped every stop or want our recommendations, we provide transportation that lets your group focus on tasting.
Why Groups Choose Us
- Pickup anywhere in Greater Austin
- Professional drivers familiar with Hill Country routes
- Climate-controlled vehicles with premium amenities
- BYOB-friendly—continue tasting between stops
- Flexible itineraries adapting to your discoveries
Perfect for Any Occasion
Our bachelorette packages work great for distillery tours. Bachelor parties love the bourbon and beer focus. Corporate groups appreciate professional service for team outings. Birthday celebrations find the craft beverage scene uniquely Austin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Austin distilleries require reservations?
Some do, especially for tours (vs. just tastings). Garrison Brothers and Treaty Oak recommend reservations for tours. Deep Eddy and Still Austin typically accommodate walk-ins. Check ahead or let your tour operator coordinate.
Can we combine distillery and brewery stops?
Absolutely! Many groups mix spirits and beer for variety. The Dripping Springs area particularly lends itself to combined tours with distilleries and breweries within minutes of each other.
How many stops fit in a distillery/brewery tour?
Realistically, 3-4 stops over 5-7 hours works well. This allows proper time at each venue without rushing. More stops require longer tours or shorter visits.
What should we bring on a distillery tour?
Comfortable shoes (distillery floors can be industrial), ID for everyone, cash for tips, and an appetite—many stops offer excellent food.
Book Your Austin Distillery Tour
From tequila tasting Austin bars to Dripping Springs brewery tours and beyond, Central Texas offers incredible craft beverage experiences. Let Tribe Bus Tours handle transportation while your group tastes the best.
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Cheers to your next Austin craft beverage adventure!