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Welcome to Distilling Texas, a site dedicated to the Texas liquor industry. It will be a place of aggregated information regarding Texas spirits and is intended to function as a moderated, shared,...
View ArticleDeep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka is a Perfect Drink for Spring Break
This story appeared first on whatareyoudrinking.net and was reposted with permission from author Matt McGinnis. The good folks at Deep Eddy Vodka blitzed SXSW parties with their new concoctions, Deep...
View ArticleCongratulations to Balcones Distilling
Kudos and congratulations to Balcones Distilling for a 96 point rating, Chairman’s Trophy and first place ranking in the American Whiskey category on their #1 Single Malt Texas Whisky at the Ultimate...
View ArticleFire it up! Mesquite-smoked Texas whiskey hits the shelves
Ranger Creek Distillery in San Antonio released their long awaited RimFire Mesquite Texas Smoked Single Malt Whiskey in late March. After a five month delay due to labeling issues, the one-of-a-kind...
View ArticleFingers Crossed
Our fingers are crossed as the 83rd Texas Legislator session closes shop this evening. One very important hearing on their plates today involved House Bill 1997, allowing Texas distillers to sell...
View ArticleCredit Where Credit Is Due
It’s time to thank the inspiration for this blog. If you are familiar with Austin, you know that Jack Allen’s Kitchen is a leader in sourcing local ingredients. And you may know David Toby is at the...
View ArticleAn Early History of Texas Spirits
The industry is growing rapidly and there are many new names in the hat, but here is a good recap of the beginning years with a look at Texas spirits pioneers. Article by Wes Marshall. A version of...
View ArticleCelebrating National Tequila Day
Happy National Tequila Day! We wanted to celebrate it and support local business, so we met with the owner of Tequila 512, Scott Willis and his wife and marketing director Lauren Pfeifle here in Austin...
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