Santa Fe Spirits Downtown Tasting Room

Walked in here soaking wet from a sudden rainstorm and found the place to be mostly empty. But it did not disappoint. The bartender - Ashley (sp?) was so kind and welcoming. The prices were unbeatable (a 5-whiskey flight for $13???? Get out.) and we could talk without loud conversation or music in the background. I’d highly recommend any time of day when you want a drink and to relax. And to know they’re local Santa Fe spirits - even better!

Had a fantastic time at Santa Fe Spirits’ tasting room in Santa Fe! After a visit that inspired us, we came home and mixed up some cocktails with their amazing vodka. Huge shoutout to Ashley for the incredible drinks and inspiration. Cheers to great spirits and even better memories! 🍸

Wow this is a fantastic spot! Such a cozy and nice place! My husband and I felt welcome immediately, Zoltan is one of the best bartenders we’ve ever had - accommodating, friendly, kind and knowledgeable about spirits and drinks. Whisky flight is definitely worth to try! Make sure to stop by when you are in town (and ask for Zoltan) 🥃Thanks again, we had a wonderful evening at Santa Fe Spirits!

Be prepared to be astounded. Leave any expectations at the door. Just walk in and try. You will be happy you did. The cask strength single malt single barrel is really complex and does not “feel” like a high proof pour, but it is. The Sherry barrel finish is a wonderful complement to the base product. It is bottled at the perfect moment. The Atipino is a massive awakening as to why you should “leave everything at the door.” Try to Pigeon hole this one and you’ll be so lost. I bought 2 bottles to take home, a mixer and a sipper. The prices are out of this world good. Try any of the flights, and you’ll see what I mean. The mixology there is spot on. Well devised drinks served perfectly.

Intubate little tasting room. The spirits and locals are good company with seasonal cocktails. Great for couples or small groups, indoors and out. Bathroom is a single room (the building is a repurposed house) with menstrual supplies available to patrons! Thanks for the love! Absolutely great stop for drinks. Don't show up hungry though.

Great little tasting room in a convenient location. My husband and I each had the whisky flight of four pours plus a 5th one we could choose. We also ordered an Old Las Vegas afterwards. Good happy hour discounts and nice staff.

The cocktail, Botanica, was very good (if you love sage), and the whiskey flight served good quality spirit for sure. Nice space with very beautiful arts on the wall, unfortunately they are not for sell 😂

Loved the cocktails, especially the Manhattan made with their whiskey that is mesquite smoked. Mmmm. Small, intimate space. Only six seats at the bar, plus limited table seating. Stella, the bartender, was knowledgeable and charming. I wish I had time for a flight to taste more of their offerings. Outstanding.

Came by on Saturday around 6pm and had a few seats open for my husband and me. The server / bartender was so passionate, helpful and shared lots of tips given our tastes. We ended up having the kiwi drink (with fresh kiwi!), the whiskey sour and the white sage drink. They were all delicious and the kiwi and sage drinks were unique, which we are all about! This seems like the kind of place I'd love being a local at if we lived in Santa Fe! Plenty of comfy seats and very relaxed atmosphere. Totally my jam!!

I visited twice during my stay in Santa Fe. The first visit was definitely better, which I attributed to the bartender. The drinks are amazing and I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere. The seating area is small, so I imagine it can get very busy on weekends. I loved the happy hour prices and that they are a distillery too. When I visit in the future, I'll definitely come back!

The downtown tasting room is awesome. It has parking and a beautiful space as well as a small patio. I highly recommend the Grand Slam ($17), which is a taste of all of their spirits. Then, I picked my favorite, and Gus made a fantastic AND VERY STRONG version of an Old Fashioned. Great spirits, beautiful space and fantastic service. I highly recommend it.

I found this place thanks to Yelp after putting our name on the waiting list at Tomasita's. It's just a short walk down the street, so we decided to grab a drink before dinner. The bartender was super friendly and welcomed us inside when we told him it was our first time here. They have a great selection of cocktails and offer flight tastings. I went with the Santa Fe Sour and the Mule and both were super refreshing and presented beautifully. I'll definitely be back to try out some more drinks.

We arrived an hour before closing and had the place to ourselves. Ashley was fantastic: friendly & knowledgeable. We walked out with a few bottles of their vodka, gin (smokey hints), and single malt. They infuse their spirits with unusual local flavors like piñon nuts. Great treat for yourself or as gifts.

Really well designed, well crafted cocktails in a super cozy atmosphere with friendly service. What on earth is there to nitpick? These folks are killing it.

The waiter looked us up and down and said sorry we have the right to refuse service. Will never come back here again. Way to to Jesse

Really amazing White Russian! Kind and fun service. Hot toddy was killer too! A hidden gem of a high end cocktail bar in an unassuming unpretentious and welcoming environment! We are coming back for sure!

Purchased a tasting on Groupon and brought in a few folks. We had a good time, enjoyed the tasting, and it was followed by a cocktail. Best Bloody Mary I have ever had. Comfortable spot. Great service. Booze is good too. Amazingly so for all the types they produce.

Great New Mexican atmosphere, the drinks were on point, and very pleasant staff! Short walk from plaza..

Great place to visit if you want to try a variety of local hooch. And if you are staying in town the location is convenient. My wife and I had a tasting flight. Although it was originally supposed to have five, it came with six samples. And then two more bonus ones were added (who doesn't like free booze?!). So we got a lot of variety, thanks to the bartender (nice guy) from LA. The stuff must have appealled to our taste buds as I bought two bottles to bring home, the Silver Coyote whiskey and the Wheeler gin. The other whiskies had too much smoke for my taste buds, and I enjoyed the unique floral flavor of the gin. I just hope they taste as good when I pop them open at home.

This place is a MUST DO if you LOVE great whisky, vodka or Gin. Off the beaten path but WELL WORTH the journey. Quaint, charming, cute. Great customer service friendly staff

Had a great time trying different drinks here. There are tables indoors and outside. Great friendly service. Try the whiskeyrita!

Fun and delicious! Can be tricky to get a seat but just ask for the open ones and enjoy being close to who knows who might come in. It'll be a good time. Drinks are lovely - and well priced! Get the specials!

If you're looking for a place to do tasting, try the other location. This location is too small to enjoy properly. The staff was super nice and the drinks were unique. The spirits were smooth and tasty. We weren't sure we were at the correct location because the light outside was burned out so it was also a little dangerous with the weather.

Can't beat a distellry that makes really unique never seen before alcohol creations. Them when they put those said creation in to some really good cocktails it just takes this place over the too. The menu is so good very complex and very traditional cocktails and the ones with the house distilled liquor those are the ones to get. Their brandy and bourbon and scotch are amazing nice touch any drink. The place is small but very warm and welcoming specially with the friendly knowledgeable staff. The place is fun you can't help but start a conversation with your servers about music or alcohol or just anything. I had the colkagen scotch neat and its a delicious scotch. I had a couple tequila, mescal drinks and they were fresh and not heavy and boozy at all. Great spot of you are looking for a laid back atmosphere with really good drinks and some homemade craft liquor.

This was a cute little place that we stopped into yesterday afternoon while walking around the Plaza area before dinner (it's about a 10-15 minute walk from the center). We got there during happy hour and ordered the Moscow Mule and the Berry and Honey. Both drinks were delicious--we loved them, especially the latter. Unfortunately, our daughter decided that cocktail time would be the perfect opportunity to start losing her mind, so one of us kept having to take her outside while the other one finished imbibing. A less than ideal cocktail experience, but we still loved this place and even bought a bottle of gin and a bottle of apple brandy to take back home to Austin. The woman working the bar was great and seemed to have control over the whole floor, but it feels like they need a barback or someone else on staff. We truly liked this place, and hopefully the next time that we come back our daughter will be better behaved.

I'm an unabashed beer drinker and that's little surprise to most, so I'll qualify this whole review with that comment right out of the gate. But I still feel I can not only enjoy, but from a very amateur perspective, appraise a good liquor when presented with one. Partially, I attribute this to my affinity for craft beer and how I've learned to analyze a brew and consider every aspect of it, and partially I just think I've had enough booze in my lifetime to know when I've found a gem. Now that I've gotten that off my chest, I'll go ahead and say this spot is dope, albeit small and inconspicuous. I'd forgive folks for mistaking the exterior for a dental or law office. Actually, it could be though, as I could see many a lawyer and dentist hitched up at the bar drowning away their sorrows. But they'd be doing it in the most tasteful of ways. SF Spirits has some serious liquids for us consumers. Whiskeys, brandies, gins and vodkas. Trouble. But these aren't the blackout drunk type of liquids. These are artisan. Like the craft beer I love, these spirits are made with TLC and the idea that booze isn't just for getting shatfaced and shooting prurrie dogs, but rather something to contemplate as you stroke your well-oiled mustache and read Dostoyevsky. You know that made me sound like I'm full of shit, right? I know it and it's ridiculous but it's also true. You try the whiskey here and you'll recognize the complexity and the uniqueness. Ditto the gin. As a beer drinker, both of these firewaters had me thinking I might just become a two-sport athlete if you know what I'm saying. And there mixed drinks are no slouches either. Try their take on the Dark and Stormy but with apple brandy. Or the simple gin and tonic. Or shoot for the stars and ask for the barrel-aged Martinez. That last one is for those with personal chauffeurs or those getting over a relationship or a death. Serious shet. Anywho, I endorse the shet out of this place. The booze is top notch, the staff is cool and informative, and the space is cool (particularly the couches). It could be bigger and could use some good tunes, but hey, you know after a few drinks you could easily be grinding on a stool to the Lorde song that's stuck in your head completely unaware that the bar has no music. The power of liquor, mane.

We visited on Saturday afternoon, March 9. This was our second trip to the Santa Fe Spirits Tasting Room on Read Street. We had a great time on our first visit about a year and a half ago, so we were looking forward to visiting again. The spirits were as good as we remembered. The Atapino liquer is worth searching out. The entire lineup is clean, very well made and reasonably priced for a craft distillery. However, our experience this time did not meet our expectations. While there was a crowd from time to time during the time we spent there, it was never so large that it would have been overwhelming. We sat at the bar, and a cold fish might have been more engaging than the bartender. He served us what we requested, but he made us feel like we were an imposition. He was far more focused on preparing for what I assume was an expected Saturday night crowd. All in all, it was too bad. It's a cozy spot in a convenient location with very nice local spirits, but a bad bartender and poor service can ruin an experience.

My partner and I recently checked out this spot because we had a groupon. It was definitely worth visiting. I am not usually able to drink Gin but their Gin is so amazing, with wonderful herbal notes, that I was able to do the tasting which included it. All five of the offerings were very very good. We ended up buying a sampler pack for ourselves and one for my parents. We also each had one cocktail and I have to say - WOW! They have some very unique a delicious cocktails and I look forward to visiting again so I can try more of them. In addition, the service is outstanding! The bartender gave us the low down on the company, the spirits, where they are grown, etc. The marketing person was also there and was kind enough to tell us where we can buy their product in our area. After that, the owner walked in and he too was kind enough to sit with us a minute, chat and fill us in on how he came to Santa Fe and started this company. Highly recommend this place, even if you are not a big drinker, just to try what they have. The sampler is a deal and you will be able to get a feel for what they are trying to accomplish at this distillery.

This was my first and unfortunately my last time coming here. I came with guests and we really enjoyed the place. We had one drink. It was fantastic. Unfortunately, we were treated horribly by the staff and I have absolutely no idea why. I have read the other one star reviews and I can honestly say there appears to be something true to these other negative reviews. I am not sure if it is amateurism, immaturity, or flat out discrimination but this kind of treatment is offensive and wrong.

My wife randomly selected a bottle of Wheeler's Western Gin from a small Santa Fe liquor store on our trip to Santa Fe. We proceeded to make some Gin & Tonics at our Air B&B. It is now our go-to go-to gin for both G&T and Martinis. We live in the Denver area, and there is only one liquor store in the metro that sells it (Davidson's Liquor, 20 miles away from us), but we always pick up a bottle when we are in that area.

So much fun! Excellent locally made spirits, served in a low key, comfortable atmosphere. They always have great music playing. Also, huge thanks to the owners for being thoughtful enough to include well crafted mocktails on your menu. I really enjoyed them and appreciate businesses who are open minded to a variety of needs and preferences.

Spirits great, drunk ass service. Between forgetting our order, bringing it out very slowly, and not bringing us our check... We weren't impressed.

We stumbled on this spot while visiting Santa Fe and really enjoyed it. We settled in for awhile in some corner seats while we waited for a dinner reservation nearby. The cocktails were extremely unique, and the staff who served us were really accommodating and helped us navigate the drink menu, answering multiple questions enthusiastically. The vibe and ambience was warm and inviting, and I would definitely recommend stopping here for a drink.

This place is perfect if you are wanting to get away from the typical New Mexican night out. Pull up a stool, tell the bartenders what you like and enjoy. Recommend getting the $15 flight to decide which direction you're heading.

Great little place. A bit uncomfortable at first when busy but they probably have something for everyone when it comes to an interesting drink. I tried a bit of everything and the America West Vodka was my favorite.

Easily my favorite spot in Santa Fe to sip a cocktail, I hardly think of this business as a tasting room. The Santa Fe Spirits distillery, on the other side of the city, is a good spot to sample liquor, but this location is more appropriate for a long, slow drink. I'm particularly fond of businesses that don't put on airs and this one basically never gets out of pajamas; it's a house, the dining room has been converted into a bar, the rest of the smallish confines a makeshift lounge. But it still feels like somebody's home, somebody who mixes a particularly sly cocktail. The menu is streamlined and, in my limited experience, delicious, a fine representation of liquors in a state that honestly doesn't represent very well. Come here with your mates or, better yet, come here to end a date, and it's best to come here on a mellow night, because there's only so much space in the living room.

This place used to be one of the best places in town to grab a craft cocktail. I'm sad to say that since my last visit to town I'm so sorely disappointed. Clifford, our bartender, didn't seem to understand what a balanced cocktail was. The irony is that this place used to know what it was doing and made some of the best drinks I've ever had, it's sad to see what it's become. I figured maybe I'd just seen a bad night and went back the following. I found the following night to be slightly better, but the drinks were still lacking. To top it off I've followed their whisky since their first batch. I've visited every year. Since their original master distiller left two years ago, their whisky batches have gotten worse and worse. More green, less spice, and not to the benefit of a whisky palate. I don't know what happened to the previous staff, but I hope Santa Fe spirits works to dig itself out of the hole it's suddenly found itself in.

Excellent location, friendly staff, and fantastic whiskey! Nice cozy ambiance too! While I prefer the whiskey straight on the rocks, we tried some of their unique cocktails, which were excellent. I highly recommend Santa Fe Spirits!

Wow, the tasting flight might be the best deal in Santa Fe. I was amazed but the breadth of flavor and the will atmosphere. They let me, commander, a corner and play Hemmingway in a clean well lit room while sipping the spirits of Santa Fe. I had to leave with a bottle! I wish I had a funds to buy all the things!!!

We really enjoyed the quiet, warm atmosphere. Dark wood, big comfy chairs- a really nice setting for having a quality cocktail and chatting. Our server was very friendly. We really enjoyed how the menu was laid out, by liquor.

My husband and I loved this place! We can not wait to go back on our next visit to Santa Fe!

Wonderful and attentive staff, with expertly mixed drinks. I'd strongly recommend the Build Your Own Gin and Tonic - it's absolute perfection for $10! Be sure to tip well and check out their distillery.

A friend suggested meeting here when we were in town for the weekend and we couldn't have been more pleased by this great little hidden spot. Its tucked away off a small side street behind an unassuming brown door, but once you're inside its like trying great, craft cocktails from at your friends houses. The few drinks we sampled were all delicious and made from Santa Fe Spirits own spirits. The only complaint I have was that we weren't at the bar and the service was a little on the slow side, but overall it was still worth it and we'll definitely be coming back next time we're in town.

For stumbling across this at random, I think this is an absolute gem. My love and I were staying downtown near this place actually, walking back to our hotel from dinner and decided to stop in. Turns out it's the best damn spirits bar I think I've ever been to. The space is small, cozy, and so inviting. You could be here with your favorite person in the world or with a group of peeps, and you'd be just as welcome and just as comfortable. My fiancee and I hung at the bar and chatted away with our bartenders for the evening, both were awesome and super knowledgeable about all of their products. I feel like I learned so much! I got a moscow mule, and my love got an old fashioned. You bet your bottoms these cocktails were tasty. The mule was great and gingery enough for my liking. The Old Fashioned, on the other hand, blew me away. In my opinion, it was the best I think I've had. The whisky they have is AMAZING. And full disclosure: I am not a whisky drinker by any means- I only have it in cocktails IF it interests me. I even had a taste of the whisky on its own and yes, I'd still call it amazing. This place is totally my jam. I wish I could be a regular here.

We were in for a concert, and decided to start the evening with a cocktail at Santa Fe spirits. These are sturdy and delicious spirits and drinks. I had the smoky Manhattan and my boyfriend had the Martinez. Both were memorable and mixed properly. Ambiance is intimate and has the feel of a study, sans the walls of bookshelves. Proper attire could consist of a Hugh Heffner smoking jacket and loafers. Though no one would judge you in a t shirt and jeans. Santa Fe is kind of expensive, and for 8-9 dollars these artisinal cocktails may be some of the value in town. Thanks Clayton for the recommendation we really enjoyed it.

We had a wonderful tour and tasting at the distillery in south Santa Fe. For $15 per person it was a great value, about 40 minutes of seeing the distillery and learning about the process and how this particular distillery came to be, and then a really lovely tasting of all their unique locally made spirits. The gin was like none I've ever had. Definitely worth a visit -- book online for the tour!

Best damn bloody I've ever had EVER! Rad music was playing. Lots of seating for groups. Very pleased with the whole experience.

Absolutely the best place in Santa Fe to get a cocktail. They close early so watch the time.

Cozy and atmospheric bar with insanely well-crafted mixed drinks. Went there looking for a margarita, which they don't serve, but wound up with a whiskey sour to die for.

Tasty and original handcrafted cocktails. Even something as basic as a G&T contains extraordinary housemade ingredients. Not every liquor is available (e.g. no tequila, bourbon, etc.) because all cocktails are made with Santa Fe Spirits products: gin, scotch-style whiskey, Apple brandy, white whiskey, vodka, Atapino liqueur, etc. The service is not the fastest, but everything is individually crafted with care. It's a nice, laid-back, but elegant ambience. The bartenders are knowledgeable and kind. My favorite for happy hour is Collin's Collins, When I'm feeling splurgy I love the Jackie Brown or the Nut Job. I'm a regular. These are the very best drinks.

Hands down, one of the best bars we've ever experienced. We happened upon it by chance, as we were staying at Hotel Santa Fe and ventured out to find a happy hour (*hint, it's mere steps from this hotel). We loved it so much, we went all three days of our Santa Fe stay. Nick is amazing. He is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. I think it's a local hangout, but as tourists, he treated us as friends. His cocktails, though, WOW ... blended from alcohol made at their amazing local distillery, were amazing bursts of flavor perfection. Seriously. I love my booze, and I am forever grateful for those who can craft cocktails with several interesting ingredients. We sampled several of Nick's concoctions and each was as amazing as the one before. There is a lovely outdoor patio, which we used our first night there. The interior, though, is just as welcoming. I cannot say enough about how well we were treated, and how amazing the cocktails are, though. It helped make our mini-vacay especially fabulous!

Sam is an amazing bartender. Very creative. This is most definitely Santa Fes secret!!! This is a must.

Handmade original cocktails from their own Santa Fe distillery. The place is small the cocktail taste huge! You have to stop here when you're in Santa Fe or don't stop in Santa Fe!

Good craft cocktail, quite cute place. Has live music some nights. Happy hour from 4-6, 9$ cocktails

Fun place. Great drinks and very personable staff. Met Molly, Tyler, and Cliff. Came back a 2nd time. Laid back, handcrafted cocktails with local liquors and mixes.

Lovely little bar with an outdoor patio. Tasty cocktails and relaxed atmosphere. We went for pre-dinner drinks and loved it. They have drinks with whiskeys, gin, or vodka, tasting flights, and non alcoholic mocktails.

The one thing I missed from living in NYC was quality mixologists.. And I'd been to Secretos, but that only 'rates' if you don't know any better... In other words, good if there are no better options. Santa Fe Spirits however in the real deal & has removed all remorse. By the glass. Remarkable quality complex delicious cocktails- and in an intimate environment with cool bartenders & plenty of southwestern charm all around. Dig the whole menu~ a definite 'best of Santa Fe'.