Your Guide to Texas Whiskey: Events, Reviews & Distillery News

If you love Texas whiskey, you’re in the right place. Here, it’s all about the best distilleries, new releases, whiskey festivals, and pairing dinners happening across the Lone Star State.

I cover the stories behind the bottles, the people making the whiskey, and the events that bring it all together. From exclusive distillery drops to cigar pairings and food that actually complements your pour, I’ve got you covered.

Want to stay in the loop? Check out the Calendar and be sure to Follow me on Instagram @tx_whiskeygeek for behind-the-scenes tours, whiskey reviews, and creative cocktails. And if you want to support independent whiskey content, check out the Merch — every purchase helps keep this journey going.

Pour a glass and dive in. There’s a lot of Texas whiskey to explore.

Check out these upcoming events or head on over to the calendar for more.

A man at a booth handing a customer a drink sample. Several bottles of liquor displayed on the table under a branded canopy. A wooden barrel top with branding in the foreground.
Close-up of a metal distillery equipment labeled "TREATY OAK DSP-TX-15010" with surrounding industrial components.
A person standing outdoors holding two bottles of whiskey. The individual is wearing a green shirt and a cap, with a yellow lanyard around their neck displaying a "Texas Whiskey Distillery" badge. There is a table with more whiskey bottles nearby, an
Bottle of Tennessee straight bourbon whiskey on a restaurant table with a Texas flag in the background.
A barista wearing a cap and t-shirt hands a customer an object inside a rustic bar or cafe. The counter has drinks and condiment bottles. The setting is warmly lit with hanging lights.
Two people examining a box labeled 'Certified Texas Whiskey' on a table, featuring detailed information about the product.
Bottles of Still Austin whiskey displayed on a table with candles. People are gathered around, one person holding a drink. The setting is dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere. There is a logo on the bottom right.
Wooden planks with "Still Austin Whiskey Co." logo burned onto them.
Person wearing a green shirt holding a whiskey bottle.
Display of Lone Elm whiskey bottles on a table with a person in an orange shirt standing nearby. A tray of wrapped candies and a sign are also visible.
A man leaning back, supported by a contraption with ropes and a harness, drinking from a glass bottle hanging above him. The setup is outdoors, with a beige wall in the background and a logo in the corner.
Group of people pouring and holding a glass of alcohol outdoors.
Two men speaking to a crowd outdoors, one holding a microphone, standing beside a large inflatable globe. Attendees in foreground wearing hats and casual attire. Logo "TX WG" in corner.
Two bottles of Balcones whiskey, one labeled Peated Texas Single Malt Whisky and the other Texas Rye, on a wooden box with a small barrel beside them and a 2023 whiskey award plaque.

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