South Austin's growing development The Yard will officially gain a new tenant this weekend, when Still Austin Whiskey Co.—the first distillery in Austin proper since Prohibition—finally opens its doors to the public.
The whiskey company has created a beautiful, spacious tasting room next to an outdoor whiskey garden where you can sip on cocktails or admire your newly purchased bottles (Still's swag is plentiful here, with everything from flasks to glasses to T-shirts). The grain-to-glass distillery, which uses locally-grown grains, is currently offering four whiskey variations: a signature New Make Whiskey (made with corn, wheat and barley), followed by three infusions of New Make, including Day Dreamer (using three types of citrus), Mother Pepper (infused with natural chile peppers) and Smoked Brisket. You'll be able to sip on these whiskeys or try them in cocktail form, with a drink menu that includes the fiery Daisy Pepper using Mother Pepper Whiskey.
Outside in the whiskey garden, Puli-Ra—an Indian-Texas food truck from chef Deepa Shridhar—will feature fusion dishes like naan croissants and roti tacos, and will also be around for weekend brunch.
You'll be able to take a tour of the still during your visit, and even have the opportunity to distill your own barrel (reservations for groups of at least 10 are required for this activity).
Still Austin Whiskey Co. officially opens this Saturday, September 23, at noon. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 1 to 9pm, Saturday from noon to 9pm, and Sunday from noon to 6pm. The Yard is located at 440 E St Elmo Rd in South Austin.
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