Balcones Distillery

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What makes it fun

Balcones Distillery is a craft distillery known for its award-winning whiskies. With its industrial-chic ambiance and informative tour, it's an ideal spot for a date with your whiskey loving sweetheart. You and your sweetie can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery, sample the award-winning whiskies, and relax in the stylish tasting room. It's a perfect place to raise your spirits and toast to a great time together.

Google Reviews

Balcones Distilling

4.8

Based on 443 reviews

Sandra Evens

3 weeks ago

Lena Geuvjehizian

3 weeks ago

The distillery itself, staff, and tour were uniquely outstanding! Cara was our tour guide for my dad’s 65th birthday and she was AMAZING! Her bubbly self and knowledge of the distillery and her ability to answer our questions made the experience absolutely memorable! We will be back!

Michael McLoughlin

3 weeks ago

A friend and I stopped in to sample their whiskey and enjoyed their products and the atmosphere

Jeff Slaven

4 weeks ago

Sarah White

1 month ago

Always delish!

Robin Morgan

1 month ago

Enjoyed the 1 hour tour and tasting with Kara. It was interesting and fun.

Joe Morgan

1 month ago

Great experience touring a world class distillery and sampling a variety of their products!

Jason Kierstein

1 month ago

Ted H

2 months ago

Visited Balcones Distilling last night and was blown away by the experience. Grant guided me through the full Balcones lineup with a level of expertise you rarely see — he didn’t just pour whiskey, he told the story behind each bottle. His passion and knowledge elevated the entire tasting. The atmosphere, the craftsmanship, and the hospitality were all first‑class. If you’re anywhere near Waco, make time for this place. I wish it was closer to Marble Falls! Plus he knew about Bowman’s John J too.

Lonny Coffey

2 months ago

This place is great, a must stop in Waco!!!

Jeff Parker

2 months ago

I did the Escarpment Tour, a very in depth distillery tour that was detailed allowing me access to details often not found in your typical distillery tour. The tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and thorough.

Angie Repman

2 months ago

Great tour, fun information and delicious whiskey

Michelle Fluger Reynolds

2 months ago

We had a great tasting and tour experience with Gabe. All the tasting room staff were super friendly too. We would highly recommend booking a tour!

Tony Robertson

3 months ago

Cheap and harsh Spirits.

Ashley Wolff

3 months ago

We’ve been multiple times and Grant is a fantastic server/bartender. He is extremely knowledgeable and fun to discuss whisky and cocktails with. My husband and I always make our way to Balcones for cocktails whenever is Waco. It’s a small, intimate space with some great whisky options. We highly recommend stopping by for an easy and comfortable experience.

Holly Rebollo

3 months ago

Great tour with Alexander! Fun, informative, and great tasting in the end! Tasting room is amazing and the drinks and fantastic! Highly recommend the tour and the tasting room. Everyone was amazing!

cindy Flannery

4 months ago

chris

4 months ago

Grant is the best! What a great experience.

Ben Phillips

4 months ago

Phenomenal whisky made and served by the best people. My favorite distillery to visit. The Tasting Room Vault offers the opportunity to sample legendary special releases you're not likely to stumble upon anywhere else. And don't miss the From the Cask experience, where you get to help choose a future distillery single barrel release!

Angela Drayef

5 months ago

We learned alot about Waco. The tour and the tasting room were great

jimmy smith

5 months ago

I have tried several Balcone's bourbon over the last couple of years. The first bottle was a Single Malt and it was wonderful, next was Baby Blue, not so good, i then purchased several other bottles like Brimstone, and it was awful. The date on bottle was 05/30/23 and BRM 232. Very disappointed in all bottles with he exception of the Single Malt. Thank you!

Briana Stowe

6 months ago

We experienced a vault sale and it was amazing! We found some bottles to take home. They had a cigar tent and the tasting room was open. Live music was great as well.

Matthew Whalin

7 months ago

We did the tour and really enjoyed the behind the scenes information and getting to see how it all comes together. Our tour guide was great, well informed and took as many questions as we could throw at him. The tasting at the end was good and even the wife, not normally a straight whisky drinker, did fine. It was a great experience and I can't wait to bring a group of guys up there for a visit as well. Make sure you stay after the tour and enjoy a cocktail or two. They have a great selection for everyone.

Jonatan Garcia

8 months ago

My visit to Balcones Distillery was incredible. I booked the one hour introductory tour for only $20 and it was well worth it. Great, fun, informative tour to learn about the history and process of this award winning distillery. Our tour guide Cara Forney was the best!

Vernon Green (OKSHOOTERV54)

8 months ago

Awesome place, the tour was great and the facility is amazing. The whiskey has become my new favorite.

Willie Ruiz

10 months ago

Took a tour in mid January. Heat was no issue. Decent parking area inside their premiss. The tasting area/bar area is a great atmosphere where you can order drinks and flights and get some souvenirs along with bottles to go. The servers were super friendly and knowledgeable of the spirits. From here you can check in for the tour. The tour itself was not as long, wish there was some better view points of the stills and barrels, and not so interactive as other distillery tours I’ve been on. But if it’s your first or new to distillery tours, it is a good start. The tour guide Alexander was funny and knew his information which was the highlight of the tour itself. At the end you do get a good tasting of the majority of their products and it does give you an idea of which you would like to buy. Overall it was a good experience and a great time on the tour and in the tasting/bar area.

Kristi Dunn Petty

2 years ago

I ordered a $100 gift certificate via their website on December 14th. Cleared my bank on December 16th. It's the 24th and still not received. I've attempted reaching someone through email and calls with no response. Unacceptable customer service.

Kelly Clark

2 years ago

We are in Texas for a visit and I have heard of Balcones and have tasted the product, so we booked a tour with tasting and was not disappointed.. Probably spent to much money on the product to bring home. LOL (Balcones is not available in Utah) Highly recommend a visit if your in Waco.

SgtFives

2 years ago

The tour was short but informative and entertaining! Cool to see the behind the scenes and gave me a greater appreciation for what goes into making a good whiskey. The tasting room reminded me of a wine class. Taught me how to choose a whiskey that suited my palate. The reconditioning of the old building into what it is today was awesome to see. The character and history of the building added to the experience.

Molly Eddy

2 years ago

This place was incredible. The tour, the tasting room, everything was fantastic. Learned so much and had such a great time. Will be back!

Chad Duckworth

2 years ago

I can’t be passing through Waco and not stop to get something to sip on. Their bourbon is my favorite. You can also take tours of the warehouse. This building is packed full of history dating back to 1923. They also have a tasting room and gift shop.

Jess Greni

2 years ago

Went on the tour and it was amazing! Great time learning about the distilling process. Highly recommend! And the tasting was great too!

fidi com

2 years ago

Ashley Keller

2 years ago

If you like whiskey this is a great place to be. We had a phenomenal time at the tasting room. Cara gave us a tour. She was knowledgeable and fun. 10/10

Saul Hernandez

2 years ago

Great service and awesome whiskey-spirits. Dog friendly! Brought out a water bowl for doggies.

Josh

2 years ago

A must-stop every time I'm in Waco. After a couple tasting flights I took home a bottle of the rye and always enjoyed it. I came back next time to have another tasting and get another bottle. This is the best whiskey I've found in Texas. The distillery has whiskey tastings, a full bar of cocktails made from their spirits, and beers as well. There's also a gift shop of their glasses, branded shirts , hats, and a few books. They have tours, a decent size parking lot and, across the road, a couple restaurants and a cookie shop.

Quentin W

2 years ago

Amazing spirits first of all l…add on top of that a great space with fantastic service at extremely reasonable prices and you have one of the best places in Waco to “wet your whistle“. I have visited here a few times and it never disappoints.

Morgan & Joe Bennett

2 years ago

Vanessa

2 years ago

Here for Green Drinks event. Staff is wonderful and bartenders superb.

J Lewis

3 years ago

I actually went in for the beer. I kept hearing about an amazing barrel aged stout they make. Unfortunately it is seasonal, so it was not on tap. There are four taps for the beer. I ordered the IPA. Hands down one of the best IPAs I have tried and definitely the best in town. Crisp and bright. So good. I also tried their lighter beer that was a mix of pilsner and lager, which I really liked. A really good brewer working here.

Dan Rettinger

3 years ago

Definitely cannot rate this place any higher!! I love Balcones. I am definitely always trying to find an excuse to go drink some Balcones. From their events in the summer like Summer Surf Fest or Summer of Rum. The bartender Laura is so helpful and knows so much about all their drinks and the process of how they are made. Eric is super helpful and friendly as well! Go on a date here for sure!

Eric

3 years ago

I've been to Balcones multiple times as they are my favorite whiskey to date. I grew interested in Texas Whiskey a few years ago when I was given a sample of Balcones and told about the Texas Whiskey Trail. Every time I visit this distillery, they have fantastic cocktails that are creative and fun. The staff is always welcoming and appreciates the business whether your first visit or 100th. Balcones is a pioneer of Texas Whiskey along with defining what American Single Malt is all about. If you have not tried Balcones yet, give it a whirl - you will be impressed. I highly recommend their Brimstone and "1" single malt to start out - they are quite delicious and represent what Balcones is all about.