The Desert Door Distillery is located in Driftwood, TX - just outside of Austin on the edge of wild sotol country. Our state of the art distillery and tasting room embodies the warmth of Texas hospitality. Take a tour and learn about our history, process, and commitment to sustainability. Enjoy an elevated sotol cocktail next to the fireplace while listening to our rotating list of live music acts. Savor the flavors of our on-site food truck. Come see the reason we’ve been named the #1 Craft Distillery in America by both USA Today and Travel + Leisure.
The Desert Door Distillery is located in Driftwood, TX - just outside of Austin on the edge of wild sotol country. Our state of the art distillery and tasting room embodies the warmth of Texas hospitality. Take a tour and learn about our history, process, and commitment to sustainability. Enjoy an elevated sotol cocktail next to the fireplace while listening to our rotating list of live music acts. Savor the flavors of our on-site food truck. Come see the reason we’ve been named the #1 Craft Distillery in America by both USA Today and Travel + Leisure.
Come for the cocktails - stay for the tours, live music and bites. With a 4.9 star rating on both Google and Yelp, our Driftwood tasting room has become a favorite gathering place for good reason. Enjoy the the on-site food truck, Little Plaza Tacos, serving up flavorful bites to pair with your pour, and catch live music most Fridays through Sundays.
Find us at 211 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619
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If you’d like to learn how we transform a desert plant into a complex, flavorful spirit, you’ll want to book a distillery tour in Driftwood. We’ll guide you through every step—from wild-harvesting to cooking, aging, and bottling—plus taste all three of our core sotols. Relax in the tasting room afterward with a Desert Door cocktail and a newfound appreciation for what goes into making our unique spirit.
Don't just take our word for it - guests can't stop raving:
"This is a great distillery. But by far the highlight of my visit was the tour. Kate was an amazing tour guide full of information and enthusiasm. I highly recommend visiting the distillery to try the amazing cocktails and meet the great staff."
500+ 5-stars on Google reviews
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“Drove about 4 hours specifically to visit, taste and tour this distillery. It was beyond worth it. KB is a phenomenal tour guide and did an incredible job explaining every detail. Getting to try the Sotol in different parts of the process was very unique. The bar is also amazing!"
"We had an incredible time at Desert Door Distillery and can’t stop raving about it. The vibe was laid-back and welcoming, and the drinks were phenomenal. If you’re anywhere near Driftwood, go. And if you're not near Driftwood… it’s worth the trip."
"An amazing atmosphere with wonderful drinks and music. The tour is a must - was so cool getting to learn all about Sotol and taste it at different stages."
"Favorite hang in Driftwood! We love it so much we decided to throw our wedding reception inside the Rackhouse. It’s been 6 months and we still get compliments on how good the food and cocktails were!"
"10/10 as voted by all 4 of us first timers who happened to be driving by. Still talking about it the next day! Staff is knowledgeable and attentive, drinks are amazing, and sweet potato fries are the best ever! Cute interior, great outside space with enjoyable music. We will be back, many times!"
"I cannot stress how good this spot is. Been here a countless number of times and it’s simply the perfect spot to relax with a drink and listen to music, play games, or just chill."
