Balcones Distilling
Balcones Distilling helped define what Texas whiskey could become. In Waco, it built a reputation around bold grain choices, disciplined experimentation, and a refusal to follow anyone elseâs script, and that spirit still carries through the visit.
There is real substance here. Balcones is a stop for people who care about how whiskey is made and why it tastes the way it does. The distillery feels open, working, and serious about the craft without losing the excitement that made it stand out in the first place.
What to Expect When You Visit
Guided tastings across a wide range of expressions
Full distillery tours and production access
A spacious tasting hall overlooking the stills
Bottle sales, including distillery exclusives
225 S 11th St
Waco, TX 76701
Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas is one of the founding names in the modern Texas whiskey movement and a cornerstone stop on the Texas Whiskey Trail's North Texas Trail. Since its founding, Balcones has built an international reputation for bold grain choices, experimental technique, and spirits that consistently win awards on the global stage. Visitors to the Waco distillery can take guided tours through the full production facility, attend tastings across a wide range of expressions, and pick up distillery-exclusive bottles not available anywhere else. For anyone serious about craft whiskey, Balcones Distilling is an essential Texas destination.