Chinese-American Spot Old Thousand Takes Over Downtown Austin Restaurant | Eater Austin
"An Austin distillery has been named the official vodka partner of the Circuit of the Americas and, as part of the partnership, will operate its own cocktail lounge at the race track located between turn 15 and the Austin360 Amphitheater." - Nadia Chaudhury
"A brand-new Austin vodka distillery is opening a public tasting room at 12440 Trail Driver in far west Austin, slated to debut in early 2019. The clear spirit is distilled with Texas spring water and is produced by Gary Crowell (founder of Deep Eddy Vodka and co-founder of Nine Banded Whiskey) alongside business partner Tim Osburn. The tasting room’s cocktail menu will be overseen by bartender Nicky Benitez, currently beverage manager for tiki bar Pool Burger and a contributor to Nine Banded Whiskey cocktails. The entrance is designed as a sliding bookcase leading into a 3,000-square-foot interior outfitted with tiles, Eames Shell bar stools, a turntable and speakers, and midcentury-style and custom pieces from Garza Marfa; outside there will be an outdoor vodka garden. The space, designed by McCray & Co., will offer weekend public tours, cocktail classes for varying skill levels, and a gift shop selling the vodka along with vintage glassware, barware, and apparel (scarves, aprons, T-shirts). The vodka is already available retail around Austin and on menus at spots such as The Clay Pit and Last Straw, and a portion of selected sales donations (10%) will go to ShelterBox USA. Nearby neighbors include Jester King Brewery and Treaty Oak Distilling." - Nadia Chaudhury
Edit to add- I sent goodnight loving a video of the defect from my bottle just so they knew there was a potential quality control issue- I genuinely enjoyed the vodka and will be buying again so I wanted them to see this might be happening. They apologize and actually had their VP of operations personally deliver a replacement bottle to my home. I’ve never experienced this level of customer service in my life. It warms my heart that there are companies in our state that really care about their customer experience and love what they do enough to make enjoying their products a memorable experience.
It’s good but they really need to work on their bottle design. The lid doesn’t stay shut making it difficult to close and put away safely. When I popped my bottle open the entire metal from the lid and neck popped off with it so I had to pry the top off of the neck with a knife. The little stopper on the lid falls off of the metal lid so there’s no proper seal on the bottle.
Becka M.
Google
One of my favorite TX vodka. Holds its own against WS and Deep Eddys. Clean tasting and smooth. I hope the do end up opening up a tasting room at one point, but for now I am a fan of the recipes and the vodka straight. Keep up the good work yall!
miatha J.
Google
Had a taste test at Total Wine and I was hooked. This is sooooo smooth. A vodka you can drink over ice. I have to say goodbye to my 1941. Don't waste your time on Tito's. Goodnight is the real deal!
Debbie B.
Google
Horrible strait up. Even with heavy mixer it tastes like harsh rubbing alcohol. My friend and I had 3 drinks and were throwing up all night. We normally drink Grey Goose vodka without any problems.
Cherie T.
Google
This vodka is LIFE.CHANGING! I'm dead serious, best I've ever tasted. Would LOVE to partner with the brand and become an official ambassador, let's make it happen please.
Nancy
Google
My first time trying this brand in Bandera on an all girls trip this past weekend. The salesman at the liquor store we stopped at on the way spoke highly of this brand. So knowledgeable Including how it's distilled and number of times it is. The back story to the brand I was impressed. I bought it, enjoyed it and I will only buy this brand going forward. Sorry dripping springs!
Julie N.
Google
Posted hours SOMEWHERE would be helpful. Not on google, faceboook, or your actual website. Waste of time coming here just to find it closed.
Edited to respond: the website has a cocktail menu listed on their website, gives the implication there is a tasting room.
Aurora G.
Google
This is a great vodka! I was gifted a bottle and will definitely be buying more. I'm going to include the mini bottles in my next adult pinata too!