Devils River Whiskey Distillery

Michael Amos a month ago

I stopped by Devils River Whiskey Distillery mainly to pick up a couple of bottles, but I was really impressed with the place overall. The atmosphere was excellent from the moment I walked in. The building has a really cool setup with the distillery equipment visible behind the glass, a nice open layout, and a very polished but comfortable feel. I included a few pictures, but I didn’t want to take photos of the entire place since there were people around, and I didn’t want to be rude. Even though I was only there for a quick bottle pickup, the staff was very helpful and friendly. They answered questions, made the visit easy, and gave the place a welcoming feel. I do wish I could have experienced the speakeasy while I was there, because the whole place definitely made me want to come back and spend more time. As far as the whiskey goes, my wife absolutely loves the Cinnamon Bourbon, which is saying something because she normally does not drink. I liked it as well. My only small complaint is that I wish they offered it in a smaller bottle size. They only had the very large bottle available, so I ended up picking up two small travel-sized bottles just in case she didn’t like it. I also picked up a bottle of their regular product while I was there. Overall, this was a great stop with a great atmosphere, nice staff, and a product we really enjoyed. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area. I also wanted to add that the staff helped me out with directions to my next stop on my "walking whiskey tour". I thought that was extra special.

Felicia Ordaz 2 months ago

Hands down one of my favorite places to stop in on the weekend or the weekday. Always a good place to kick back and have a great drink. The bartenders are friendly and helpful and every drink they make is exquisite. Surprise yourself and stop downstairs for some peace and quiet while you sip your drink. The building itself is really beautiful and I don't know why but the place has calming effect when I hang out here for a little bit. They have evenings with live music and a great selection of bourbon and whiskey. Just remember that on Sunday you can't buy any bottles... we are in Texas, man.

Kevin H 3 months ago

Enjoyed a Premium Whiskey Flight and my wife loved the Sweeter Than Most Old Fashioned. I'd never had Devils River before. I will be adding it to my goto sipping whiskeys. It's a beautiful distillery setting. I highly recommend a visit if you're near the Alamo.

Han Solo 2 months ago

Great whiskey and makes for an amazing Old Fashioned. Came here with some friends for the tour and flight tasting. Highly recommend both if you enjoy learning and taking in the beauty of the facility as a whole.

Tom Berninger 7 months ago

UPDATE: Three weeks ago Devil's River got a new Head Chef, and I am very encouraged about the future of the kitchen and food available. I have visited once each week since the new menu has come into place. The new chef smokes the brisket for the menu, and uses his personal recipe. It is really, really good. Try the sliders first, since that will tell you with the first bite that it is legit. I actually ordered the sliders the past two weeks and the quality was very, very good. The other item that came with the sliders is the chef's rendition of french fries..... PHENOMENAL. Thin planks, not crunchy, with salt and rosemary seasoning... Even typing this I want some more. I didn't need any sauce.. just plain was fine for me. Tonight I also tried the brisket fundido. It was okay, but not as a meal. I am looking forward to trying the diablo shrimp and grits the next time I visit. Oh, and I found my drink. the 'Devils in the Details.' Very nice rye, just a bit of berry on the back end and a fresh orange peel. My drink of choice for the past couple weeks. Give this place a chance! The work they have done has changed my review from a two star to four star, and the service has always been very good. Enjoy! __________________________________ Prior visit: Whiskey in the old fashioned was okay, but the rest of the old fashioned was out of proportion. If I wanted an orange peel and whiskey, the drink I got would have been perfect. Food: be very careful. A few excuses from the kitchen like…. We don’t have the signature pickled onions for our signature burger and we are totally out of sour cream so here’s the quesadilla with ranch. Also, this menu is SIGNIFICANTLY different than the one on the website. NONE of the food I wanted or received are currently on the website. AND, the kitchen was out of the French Dip (another item out of stock), on the website and local menu, and was really what I would have ordered. Service was great. Apologetic and offered a number of airplane bottles of whiskey to cover, but i didn't accept. I very much appreciated the quick offer knowing the kitchen wasn't working very well for me. Wings would be great if they were cooked a little more. As it was they felt a little ‘chewy’ and dissatisfying. The quesadilla was ordered was asada, an up charge, and what I got was more akin to seasoned ground beef. Pic attached. Better than Taco Bell, but not by much. Not a good first time here. I will def update this review if I decide to try again.