Durham Distillery

Venue: amazing look and feel. This place is classy, fresh, and cool. If I didn’t already like gin, I’d want to like it just to be here.
*Even the bathrooms was amazing.
2. Staff allowed us a last minute tour when we showed up close to closing. They were friendly and fun to chat with
3. Owner was onsite. Hearing their story and getting to tour the facility was awesome. They have a unique brand and are passionate about their products (Gin and Liqours).
4. Local: they source a lot of things locally and also were willing to brag about local places we should check out.
5. Gin and Liqours were delicious and priced well. And tasting was fun and interactive.

Took the tour and learned all about gin from owner Melissa. Quite the setup at the distillery. They do good work in a small space. And then we tasted everything and it was divine. I love the name-​Conniption. They also make liqueurs that are really tasty. The tour makes a nice outing for an evening. You can purchase a bottle right there!

The Triangle area just keeps getting that much cooler with all these amazing distilleries in the area. I had a chance to check out the all new Durham Distillery this week and I was not disappointed. Right next door to Blue Note Grill you won’t miss this little gem.
Gin lovers this will be heaven for you beware. Owners Melissa and Lee have worked hard to perfect their spirits and I enjoyed them all. They are currently the only distillery in the world using vapor infusion and vacuum technology. I loved tasting all the botanical elements in their gin from figs, honeysuckle and more. They are currently offering tours for $ 10 and it’s well worth it if you are into learning more about how these delicious spirits are made. Using the best technology out there it’s like walking into Willy Wonka’s workshop.
While talking about Willy Wonka let’s talk about the Damn Fine Liqueur they are making at Durham Distillery. I enjoyed all of them: Chocolate, Mocha, and Coffee (made with local Videri chocolate and Slingshot coffee). The Mocha was by far my favorite, don’t mind if I need a little pick me up in my morning coffee:) lol.
You can also purchase tonic from Alley 26 here, Videri chocolate bars, and Slingshot cold brew.
I really enjoyed the tour from Melissa and the generous tasting. They are known for their gin and you won’t be disappointed. Need a gift for the hard to buy? How bought a bottle of liquor from a local distillery? Welcome Durham Distillery so excited to have you all right here in the Triangle.

Ahh, gin… The cause of and solution to all of life’s problems (according to Homer Simpson). And the newest distillery in town, Durham Distillery is doing a very nice job bringing artisanal gin to the Triangle. I got a preview of this small distillery tonight and was pretty impressed. For their VIP preview event we got to check out their space, distilling equipment and sample some of their libations.
Durham Distillery rocks out a very warm, throw-​back bar with a speak-​easy feel, very classy. I got to try both their Conniption gins, American Dry and Navy. Both are a lot lighter and more floral than the heavier gins I’m used to drinking. In addition to gin, Durham Distillery does excellent coffee and chocolate liquors, I definitely am a fan of the chocolate.
In back they have some beautiful distillery equipment imported from Germany. Beautiful shiny copper plumbing and equipment makes for a cleaner gin. And some cold infusion equipment allows them to create flavored liquors without subjecting the ingredients to debilitating heat. So definitely they are off to a good start and I’m not sure if they’ll have tours or what have you but thankfully you can check Durham Distillery out AND purchase a bottle onsite due to a recent change in legislation. So welcome to the neighborhood, Durham Distillery. You’re off to a great start…