Durham Distillery, Durham

I have been purchasing Conniption gin for many years and always get a bottle when visiting Durham. A recent bottle had a minor issue with the cork and the quick response and friendly communications by Erin were amazing. Great product, great service - I am a loyal consumer forever!

Stopped in to the Durham Distillery on a Thursday afternoon and was blown away by the experience! Kassey did an amazing job giving us background on the business and distillery and guiding us through a tasting. Then Katie gave us a quick show and tell for the rotovap (my inner chemist was pumped!), still and canning line. The products sold here are amazing and I’m looking forward to the Gin bar opening next year. I’m not even a gin person and I love both strengths of gin they sell.

Two great gins and three liqueurs. I really liked the chocolate liqueur and the lower proof gin for sipping. The tour was pretty standard if you been on other tours before. Interesting notes on what makes their still different from others. The tasting room is nice but you can only sample when doing the tour and no mixed drinks. You do get to keep the shot glass. Worthy stop before going next-door for dinner or just to take the tour alone.

The Durham Distillery produces Conniption Gins which are nothing short of excellent. Their liqueurs are addictive ! Everything is locally sourced. The chocolate liqueur has flecks of dark chocolate floating in it and the coffee is made with a local cold brew; the mocha is the perfect blend of both.

I'm not a big liquor person (mainly wine and light cocktails) but I heard they had canned cocktails so we thought we would pop in and try some out. Before I even mention the gin, the staff was absolutely welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly loved what they do! The gin and tonic cocktail is amazing. After one sample, we bought two 4-packs to go and we will definitely be back for more! The gin is top notch and the canned cocktails are delicious.