The Dawn of the North Texas Distillery Golden Age
In just over a decade, North Texas spirits have come of age. Hit the distillery trail to find history, black-eyed pea martinis, and the best bourbon in the world.
By
Zac Crain, Matt Goodman, Eve Hill-Agnus, Tim Rogers, Rosin Saez, Peter Simek, and Kathy Wise
Published in
D Magazine
January
2021
Photography by Elizabeth Lavin, Jill Broussard, and Zac Crain
Just over a decade ago, the craft spirit movement in Texas began with Garrison Brothers and Balcones. Now there are as many distilleries in Texas as there were in the country when the American craft whiskey scene started gaining traction after the Great Recession of 2008.
Where to Eat, Stay, and Drink Along the North Texas Distillery Trail
Just go ahead and file this away for when it s safe to enjoy the world again.
By
D Editors
Published in
Food & Drink
January 13, 2021
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Amenities: Tours, cocktails, and bottles for sale
Hours: Tasting room cocktail bar is open Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 9. Distillery tours are at 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
BlackEyed Distilling Co. operates out of Fort Worth’s historic Fire Station No. 5 (est. 1911).
Elizabeth Lavin
Amenities: Tours, cocktails, bottles for sale, and dining
Hours: Only open for private events and special locations, check the website for news about opening plans.