San Luis Spirits Releases Dripping Springs Gin
11 Aug 2014 --- San Luis Spirits–maker of the award-winning Dripping Springs Vodka is giving the Texas Hill Country a few more reasons to raise a glass as it announces the opening of public distillery tours, a new tasting bar and the addition of an artisan gin to its already acclaimed spirits line.
Located in the Hill Country, 25 miles west of Austin, San Luis Spirits will be opening its doors beginning September 2 to welcome visitors who want to tour the facility, learn about the micro-distilling process, and of course sample the handcrafted spirits.
Established in 2005 by brothers Gary and Kevin Kelleher, San Luis Spirits is a family-owned operation that focuses on the art of small batch distilling with natural ingredients. The company’s line of homegrown spirits is led by award-winning Dripping Springs Vodka, made with non-GMO, sweet, Midwestern corn in 50-gallon batches and micro-distilled in handmade copper pot stills.
Soon, the public can take the short trip out to Dripping Springs to see exactly how the small-batch distillery lovingly creates thousands of cases of premium vodka each year–from kernel to cap. Much like winery or brewery tours, visitors to the distillery will get an up-close and personal look at the meticulous process of creating a quality spirit–one that involves custom-made equipment, patience and a lot of know-how. Distillers will be on hand to lead the hour-long tour of the facility, answering questions and sharing their anecdotal adventures in vodka-making. After visitors get a guided glimpse at how the vodka is made, they’ll get to taste the fruits of the distillery’s labor, putting their newly acquired knowledge to use as they sample the spirits in the tasting bar.
Tours will be available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week at 1pm and 3pm, by reservation only. To create a more intimate experience, tour groups will be limited to six people. For $10 per person, visitors will receive a guided tour and tasting of all four of San Luis Spirits’ offerings, and a branded shot glass keepsake. Full size bottles and other gift items are also available for purchase.
