Hill Country Craft Spirits
Craft spirits and wineries in particular in the Hill Country are rapidly growing in number and popularity.
Kerrville’s first winery is situated at the top of a hill high above Kerrville and the Guadalupe River Valley. The winery and tasting room are built on the footprint of a Kerrville homestead and feature the home’s original double-sided fireplace, and windows to view winery activities. Enjoy their unique rustic warehouse décor for wine tastings, wine by the glass, tours, and gift shop. Check the website for special activities, events, and live music.
Kerrville’s 1st craft brewery created a new industry and gathering place for people to enjoy handcrafted beer and locally sourced food. The outdoor patio is pet and kid-friendly.
Offering rapidly rotating small-batch beers and a few guest taps, cider, a variety of wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. Seating is inside or outside on the covered patio or backyard. They are pet and kid-friendly, and outside food is welcome—or orders can be made from delivery menus.
This family-owned and operated distillery is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country town of Comfort. Their seasonal product lines are made using ingredients and fruits that are native and regional to our area and the great state of Texas, such as the prickly pear cactus, hill country peaches, jalapeños, and more. They pride themselves on providing a truly unique Texas product.
Garrison Brothers Distillery is Texas' first and oldest bourbon distillery located on Hwy 290 in Hye, Texas. Each batch of boutique bourbon is handcrafted right there on their little ranch. Schedule a fun tour where you will learn the entire process of how the bourbon is made with tastings along the way. Visit their website or call (830) 392-0246.
With over 50 uniquely and visually stunning wineries scattered throughout the Texas Hill Country, there is always someplace new to explore. The community of Texas Hill Country Winery presents the independent origins of our craft and promotes the advancement of our thriving and trailblazing members. They have the most complete list of wineries available and also keep a calendar of events, such as the always well-attended grape stomping events.
If you’re looking for a tour service, check this one out. They provide a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide who will drive you in the comfort of a stretch limousine to three premier wineries in Fredericksburg, Texas and the surrounding Hill Country area.
