The Sazerac House

We did the complimentary tour (booked online in advance) and it was a great experience. Beautiful displays inside and we got a taster of 3 delicious cocktails, including the Sazerac which was the best we had in New Orleans! The souvenir shop is great too, we bought a few little bottles to take home.

Enjoyed the complimentary self guided tour with a group of friends and it was a nice change from all of the adventurous things we were doing. The samples were small of course but very good. Very easy to book online and it wasn't crowded even though we went on a Saturday afternoon.

This was a great visit. Came in to get a free tour of the history of the famous Sazerac Cocktail, and ended up being pleasantly surprised beyond our expectations. Effective concept of a combination of guided and self guided tour. Interesting displays on the historical background of cocktails, and Sazerac products. And then professional bartenders would give you a sample of different drinks at different locations of the tour-very interesting and tasty. The tour finishes at the gift shop and liquor store. I really liked the easy carry gift box which contained the three things you need to make your own Sazerac Cocktail. Outstanding! Friendly, knowledgeable staff!

Fantastic museum of the history of the Sazerac family, and how they became one of the largest US distilleries. Highly recommend the paid tour so you can taste your way through the exhibits. There is also an excellent history of bitters and how they came to be used in cocktails. If you are truly fortunate, you may even find a rare treasure for sale in the store. Make sure you take your time and explore. There are lots of videos to watch as well as physical exhibits to experience.

This is one of the coolest places I’ve been to. They have free tours, we didn’t have to wait at all. They give free samples. The best part is that you can buy allocated bottles at cost. This was absolutely worth seeing of you like bourbon

The tour is free and you get to try samples at each section. There was a lot of history and things to see and learn. Tons different products from rum,brandy,whiskey,bourbon,bitters.I highly recommend this tour especially if you are a cocktail enthusiast. Amazing tour,amazing museum. Indeed wonderful experience must try and visit!

I found The Sazerac House to be a really nice place! The fact that they offer a free tour is fantastic, and getting the chance to taste three different alcohols was a definite highlight. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. It's also great that they have a gift shop where I could buy a bag of tiny sample bottles to give as souvenirs to my friends – a perfect way to share a taste of New Orleans. More than just a place for drinks, The Sazerac House is an interactive museum that offers a fascinating exploration of New Orleans history and its rich cocktail culture. Located in a beautifully restored historic building near the original 1850s Sazerac Coffeehouse, it provides a multi-floor experience with exhibits and, of course, those wonderful spirits tastings. It's a fun and informative way to spend some time in the city and learn about its unique heritage.

I definitely wasn't expecting to get some allocated bourbon on a quick day trip to NOLA but here I am only paying $43 for some Eagle Rare that I didn't even have to wait in line for. The self guided tour with samples was great and FREE! I'll definitely be back any time I'm in town again.

You mean I get to explore this amazing interactive museum and sample delicious cocktails for free!? Yes, please. The staff was so friendly and went out of their way to make you feel welcomed. Check in was easy and they give you a wristband that grants you entry and allows you to get samples at the three bar carts on the second and third floor. The tour is self guided and the exhibits are well done! I wish I had taken more photos for myself to be honest, the vintage style bar counter takes you back in time. There is so much history and fun information on sazerac, the prohibition, NOLA jazz, and more. I'm a sucker for freebies, so I appreciate they had recipe cards and souvenir coasters to take as well. A nice stop on any trip to New Orleans, you can even go every day if you so choose!

If you are a fan of liquor or history then this place should be on your radar when you come to the city. The building is unique and has some fantastic finishes. I had no idea how much history was connected to alcohol industry before my tour. I'm into learning about new places so I really enjoyed that component. They provide some samples along the way. It's not really my thing so I gave mine to the rest of my group. They said they were strong and flavorful. They have a great gift shop. Prices are really good. I would come back.

Ok let me give it to you straight for a first visit it's good Now on to this year's *Tales of the cocktail *it was a huge disappointment. We especially made reservations at our hotel for this event. Do you think We would willingly go to Nola in the middle of July for any other reason!! Its hot as blazes out there!! We went everyday to sample new products unfortunately this year it was the same products Mon and Tues . You supposedly have 500 different brands but you only used the same brands . Huh??!! Tues it was the same and Wednesday We find out they have now decided for you to go to some hotel which you have to take a shuttle to and you have to pay $10.00 (Mon and Tuesday it was a tiny little tasting and Wednesday(Today) it was just one floor the 4th) In previous years it was all three floors . So the Sazerac has went cheapo. We noticed this when instead of appetizers coming out We got catered sandwiches, pasta salad, and Zapps potato chips. Which to be honest I'm not sure they replaced every 2 hours. That was alot of waste. We knew something was up when the same people were there Tues. For two days vendors waited to the last moment to bring in their products, etc. I told the vendors personally where to go because there was no sign telling them and the doors were locked I noticed after Monday the line wasn't very long last year it was packed. Then today it was a handful of people. The word had gotten out I guess. I know this because We talked to a server at Tutague's . We told her how disappointing it was and she said many people had told her the same. Also one of the vendors . The vendor with Ming River was rude to us! If you has never been to The Tales of the Cocktail then you wouldnt know the difference but to regulars like us We noticed and found it very lacking!!!! Apparently others felt that way too seeing as the line was very sparse this morn. Sazerac we came to learn about new products coming out not just yours that was the whole point of the event. If we could have bought the upgrade at the Sazerac We would have done it but to go all the way to a hotel we dont know about and then come back are you insane?? Very time consuming if you have other things planned every day and the shuttle left every 30 min! I'm not spending all day traveling back and forth. So We have zero reason to go here again and We was recommending this event to others not just at home but to some of the locals We met. Heres a thought just dont put anything on anymore. Just your little regular tour . Look at the pics from one year to the next. To me it's a cash grab and I'm not supporting you in any way. You didnt make it clear in the beginning it was a paid event. You cant in the middle decide to do it a different way without explanation.

Sazerac House is a must see if you're ever in NOLA! This interactive museum distillery is rich in history. Walking through the prohibition era to present day booze in New Orleans was both inspiring and invigorating. While participating in the hands on experiences and taking in all the smells of allspice, wormwood, star of anise and barley you are also given the opportunity to taste some of their famous cocktails! The "Sazerac" and "Gimlet" were my favorites! I highly recommend this space!

We visited the The Sazerac House on a Friday afternoon and it was probably one of the coolest museum experiences that I've had. I mean who doesn't like taste testing spirits and learning a bit of history? We were drawn in by the free samples and self-guided tour signs outside as we were walking down Canal Street. I kept wondering if there would be a catch to the free experience, but there wasn't. We were met with kind staff and yummy samples. To complete the tour, they will check your ID and provide you with a wrist band. Once you have that you get to tour the building at your own pace. It includes a variety of rooms and interactive stations inclusive of videos and samples of different cocktails. You do have the option to purchase liquor at the end of the tour, but there is no pressure at all. I recommend making it a stop if you are wondering around in New Orleans for the first time and want to learn a little history. I was so glad we stumbled across it.

Sazerac House is great! Here you can take a self guided tour about the history is the Sazerac which is a very popular drink in New Orleans. You also get samples along the way! When you are done w| your tour, there are options to Purchase liquor in their mini liquor gift shop. Perfect if visiting the city!

You can sign up to tour the Sazerac House for absolutely no cost to you, and it's such a posh museum with very, very high production value. So many times throughout the self guided tour, we were saying to ourselves, "How is this free?!?!?" It was interesting to learn about the history of the Sazerac cocktail. They even had 3 different sample stations where you scan your wristband to try some cocktails. They are VERY potent. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to get much out of the experience because we're not big drinkers (exception when we're in NOLA), but it was actually pretty cool. If you have any time to spare on your itinerary, why not check out the Sazerac House?

It was a nice tour. Have you a lot of insight into the whole process. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Good samples! You tour at your own pace which was good. The gift shop offered a variety of items to bring home and the prices were great! I never knew about this hidden gem!

Yes! Yes! And Yes! What a beautiful place this is inside! It's truly Louisiana and whisky we had the pleasure of sampling 4 were all amazing. Sadly we couldn't bring any back with us on our flight. Self guided tours are available and this is where you'll experience the difference in taste and especially the use of bitters. It's definitely a must stop if you are going to walk Bourbon St.

We visited NOLA for a week in March for my birthday and we knew we had to come here to see the history of Sazerac whisky. We absolutely loved the experience. We made a free tour reservation a while before we arrived, but you can walk in too. They also have paid drink tours. The free walking tour is fantastic so much to see and sample stations too! I loved the rum drink the jungle bird. My husband liked the espresso cocktail. You can sit and learn the cocktail recipes with a virtual bartender. So much fun! Staff were amazingz. We bought some bottles and merch to bring home too! So much fun!

This free self guided tour that took us approximately 30 minutes but of course it'll be longer if you read and interact with all the displays on all the floors. Make sure you go on their website to make a reservation first. The tour starts by an elevator ride to the third floor. From there you make your way down the levels learning from bitters to the distillation process. There's a total of three tastings with this experience. We got to try Sazerac Cocktail with Sazerac Rye Whisky, Jungle Bird made with Myer's Rum and Stockyard Pony with Traveller Whiskey. Each tasting comes with a free recipe postcard to take home, if you'd like. Each floor had its own theme and the layout is done quite nicely. I overheard they're the same company that designed the WWII museum which I was very impressed with. Coming back to the first floor by the staircase, you're greeted with an impressive wall of bottles after bottles after bottles. Now the shopping begins- small souvenirs, more cocktail mixes receipts, gadgets and even bottle engraving is offered with purchase to fill your suitcases. This place is almost comparable to a downsized version of Ireland's Guinness tour- except this one is free and the size of the tasters are just that- tasters. I was unexpectedly very content with this experience.

While not my 1st visit to New Orleans, it was my 1st visit to The Sazerac House & just wanted to share my feedback from that visit (on Friday, 09/27/2024 - 2pm tour). The Sazerac House is a self-guided free museum & distillery located on the corner of Canal St. & Magazine St.. It's free to book a tour (book online or can do a walk-in) and you'll even get 3-4 small samples of alcohol to try throughout the tour (the samples given were a bit to strong for my taste so my hubby helped me out ;). The inside of The Sazerac House is really sleek & modern w/ so many cool photo backdrop opportunities (helpful tip for the aspiring IG models ;)) and the exhibits on the history of New Orleans during prohibition & the many coffeehouses was very interesting! (see pics included w/ this review) I also have to mention that the added "bonus" on this tour is that there are exhibits on the history of spirits...DISTILLED spirits that is :)). Additional Helpful Tidbits: - - -parking info: No private parking lot, nearby street parking and paid parking options available (surrounding paid parking lots & garages can be expensive because of the location (Canal St. & Magazine St.) we parked a few blocks away at a lower priced small parking lot) - - -3 floors w/ elevators - - -gift shop located on the 1st floor sells 'spirits" that all have a connection to the city To sum it up, a tour of The Sazerac House is a great thing to do if you're looking to do something a little different while visiting New Orleans. Hope this info helps! Rebecca

This is a worthwhile stop for anyone visiting Nola. We came here twice ... once on a self guided tour and another time for a closed event. Space: very vibey, modern, gorgeous space. It's rich in information and history, if you like learning about various spirits. You're free to roam around at your own pace. Tastings: there are three tiny tasting stations - they don't give you much, but it's fun to try the recipes they prepare. It's free to try. Store: there are all kinds of gift items to choose from. We bought items to gift friends with. The ambience and space is a beautiful mini museum. Worth checking it out.

Loved our time exploring at the Sazerac house! It's a wonderfully paced space, with the wonderful touch of sample cocktails. There is so much to learn and a great balance of items to read vs interactive items/videos They also have an amazing gift shop, filled with very reasonably priced items (I was shocked!) Reserve your tickets and enjoy!

Sorry about the 3, but felt it reasonable. I love the Sazerac line up over all, Colonel H Tayloe is my favorite! There are many upsides, cool displays. They service you some tiny cups of mixed drinks around the tour. I really wanted to tast the whisky, no open cash bar here!! The have a $130 bottle of conac, but you can't taste it. We asked where we could, they pointed to a 10 minute walk to the Saserac Bar, which wasn't open. The point of visiting was to taste whisky, for that it was a waste of time.

What an amazing tour we had at Sazerac. We had a cute perk from our hotel at Marriott to get a free tour, samplings and a commemorative glass. We were able to make a reservation for a tour and learn about all the history of alcohol in New Orleans and learn about their signature drink "the sazerac". All the staff were friendly and welcoming and it was a nice experience to sample the cocktails and collect a cocktail card so you can make your drink at home. Once the tour is over, you're able to shop in the gift shop and purchase all things alcohol and cocktail mixing adjacent. A great first experience if you're a first timer in New Orleans.

This isn't just a museum--it's a boozy time machine for cocktail nerds. Atmosphere: The self-guided tour is packed with interactive displays that feature vintage bottles from the 1800s and a faux bartender experience. The third floor, dedicated to Peychaud and his legendary bitters, is a cool highlight. Service: Check-in staff were super friendly and welcoming, with a smooth experience despite a long gift shop line. Reservations are recommended, but they seem flexible with timing. Experience: This museum gives a deep dive into cocktail culture, obviously emphasizing Sazerac but also rum and other liquor of Prohibition era.

I'll be the dissenter. It looks pretty but has most of the feels inside of a tourist trap. I was walking around exploring the city and came upon this place. I came inside and I will say, aesthetically, it's quite striking and beautiful. However, I did not find the self-guided tour to be that interesting and it felt like a heavy focus on getting you into the gift shop so you could buy lots of booze to take with you. The third floor's Peychaud stuff was pretty good, I will say. Really I'd want to give this place three stars. I walked in and felt a little disoriented to figure out what it was about, where to go, how to do the tour, sample a cocktail etc. But because it's pretty and most of all, free, I can give it a bit of a pass.

Best self guided tour ever. And it's free? GTFO! What a great way to spend an hour or so learning about various products and even better, sampling some of the smallest cocktails you'll ever have in your life. Keep in mind the idea isn't to get drunk, but to maybe venture out of your comfort cocktail zone. I think they have a paid cocktail tasting tour/class too, I made a reservation for 12:15p on a Saturday and it was a pretty good time to go. It started getting crowded as the day went on. You basically take the elevator up to the 3rd floor then work your way through a maze of exhibits and move down to the 2nd and 1st floors for more. You'll learn about bitters! And you will crave bitters afterwards! You can smell the various dry ingredients of bitters too. They had some containers that had the various ingredients in their brand of bitters (I don't feel like trying to spell it here). It's also an active distillery, and you can notice the smell as soon as you walk in. I wish they could get THAT smell in a candle! The workers will gladly answer questions about their processes and how it all works. Awesome crew! The gift shop alone is worth stopping in. They might just have something rare if you're lucky and strike out looking for stuff around town. A lot of stuff, you can find at other places too, but it's fun to shop here! Why not leave with a Weller's Hoodie? And if you get the urge to poop, these are probably the nicest bathrooms around! Holy crap (literally). It's also great for number 1 as well! Restrooms on all 3 floors as well, so you can try them all if you had a rough day! I left with a great feeling, I learned a lot about cocktails, and I now have a fondness for a well crafted Sazerac!

We had an amazing time here. The tour was nice and informative. You get several free samples along the way. Plus the tour was free and family friendly. After the tour feel free to buy some booze to go or hang out at the bar. We grabbed several mini bottles to take back home. Next time we will grab a big bottle for the home bar.

If you would like a history lesson on Bourbon, Whiskey, and Rum in New Orleans please check out The Sazerac House. Not only is if full or historic detail but it also has a beautiful aesthetic! The wall of liquors is amazing! You are able to visit for free. They also have classes on the different liquors for a charge. The gift shop has a wide variety of things to purchase to commemorate your visit. They also have a wide selection of Bourbon, Whiskey, and Rum for purchase.

I have been coming to New Orleans for over 20 years but never made it here. There was a nice lady giving out a flyer about it when I walked past so I decided to come in. I wasn't greeted when I entered from the guy at the bar. He asked for my Id and told me a brief synopsis. Didn't even tell me to enjoy the tour so off top I didn't feel welcome. Customer service 101 is to greet people. A smile doesn't hurt. I started on the third floor and it's like a mini museum with plenty of info on the walls. There were interactive segments and one tasting on the third floor with two on the second, I love how the drinks have ingredients on case I wanted to make one. The first sample is strong but the others get better. There are videos to watch w a searing area, a survey to fill out, a distillery, etc. definitely surprised the tour is free. The women are nice but the men -not so much. They definitely picked and chooser who they were friendly to. I found the gift shop interesting and bought a cute praline drink mini bag. The lady on the way out didn't even say goodbye, come back or anything which was disappointed. You get a wristband to put on but make sure you leave it lose enough to get your wrist out of or you'll have to cut it off. I wouldn't return for the paid version bc I got enough info AND the customer service experience could've been better. Otherwise, great experience for others to enjoy for free,

We should have knocked this out of our "to see" list as early as possible on our trip, but we got so distracted with so many other things that we kinda decided it to be a "next visit" place to hit. But as luck would have it, we had a few more hours before our flights back home, so we figured we'd make a stop. Pushing our luck even further, we hoped there wouldn't be too long of a wait. And yep: we were lucky. There was no wait, the tour cost nothing, we were given our touring bracelets and off to the third floor we go to begin our self-guided tour! I didn't know what to expect but it's far better than what I thought it was. There is so much history here starting from how it all began, how they responded with the prohibition and why they're still thriving - even after a couple of centuries. (I won't elaborate on this to avoid spoilers.) It's also a very modern and interactive museum. Did I mention they give out three different samples of cocktails during the tour? You can also leave with souvenirs without spending a penny: they give away three different kinds of coasters as well as cocktail recipe cards! Take as much as you want. It was the best way to spend our last few hours in NOLA. We really enjoyed this stop! Highly recommending!

If you are looking for something different to do check out the Sazerac House. It's not in a literal house. It's a commercial building, 5 stories tall. When you enter fill the signage to check in. Check in and get your bracelet and then go towards the red arrow and get in line for the tour. The tour is self guided. We went Monday, December 9th at around 1 pm and we didn't need a reservation. You start on the third floor. There are bathrooms and water fountains and water filling stations on all levels. On your tour you'll learn the history of Sazerac and all about their cocktails and how they are made. If you love reading signs on self guided tours then this is for you. You also get 4 samples of cocktails. Overall it's a history and sales pitch for their brand of alcohol in a historic spin.

Such a cool experience in NOLA -- and it's FREE so you can't miss it! The museum was super informative but still engaging. There's three free cocktail tastings along the way & some interactive activities. Gift shop is also surprisingly cheap.

I can't believe as many times as I've been to NOLA, I didn't know about Sazerac House until now. They offer a FREE self tour, and it includes 4 free tastings along the way! How sweet is that. It probably took us a little less then an hour to get through. Though if you're not interested in the history you could do it in less -- and if you like to read all the things, longer. Lots of interesting facts throughout the multiple floors, and a few "interactive" exhibits. Each floor or corner had a tasting, all with different spirits. We really enjoyed our time here, and the gift shop had great deals!

Wasn't planning to visit but a local friend said "well worth your time and it's free." You can get your free admission on site but if a busy time - do it online. Well designed and executed "museum" (same folks did the world class WW2 Museum). Much of it is self-toured but there are docents and films. Fascinating story and 3 free smallish cocktails. Well worth an hour of your time and 1 block from the Quarter. A great addition to the City.

TLDR: Do the tour! The Sazerac House in New Orleans offers an immersive experience that beautifully blends history, culture, and spirits. Home to over 450 of the world's most extraordinary brands, the Sazerac family traces its roots back to the 1800s. The Sazerac Cocktail, which became the official drink of New Orleans in 2008, stands as a testament to this legacy. If you're in New Orleans, I highly recommend visiting The Sazerac House and taking the complimentary 1-hour tour. You can reserve a spot online or walk in. The tour is a captivating journey through interactive exhibits, letting you explore the rich culture of New Orleans and the world of spirits. The four-story museum offers an immersive experience combining artistry and technology, allowing you to see, smell, taste, and hear the story behind their spirits. Tour Highlights Upon checking in you will be provided with an armband for complimentary drinks on each floor. You'll start on the last floor and make your way down. Fourth Floor: New Orleans Cocktail Culture This floor is all about delving deeper into the city's cocktail history. I tried the classic Sazerac Rye cocktail made with the original recipe of Sazerac Rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, Herbsaint, and a lemon twist. It was smooth and subtly complex--a true "creeper" drink! Eliana was fantastic, offering insights into how each ingredient elevates the cocktail's flavors. Third Floor: A World of Rum This floor was perhaps my favorite, thanks to the variety of rums available. Taylor made a wonderful Mai Tai with Myers's Rum and white rum. The balance of orange curacao and almond flavors made the drink refreshing and delicious. You can even explore how they handcraft the world-famous Peychaud's Bitters. I got the opportunity learn about a variety of rums and the fermentation process. Second Floor: A Refreshing Finale You'll find a combination of spirits Bourbon, Whiskey and other favourites. I sampled a unique mix of Traveller's rum with Freddie's Root Beer. Joanne served it up with a perfect smoky, ginger-forward twist that was surprisingly refreshing. First Floor: The Distillery Experience The first floor takes you through the grain-to-bottle process of making Sazerac Rye. Special shoutout to Marty, who gave a detailed walkthrough of how the whiskey is crafted. Additional Details Located along the Canal Street Streetcar Stop at Magazine (#812) and close to a bus stop, The Sazerac House is easily accessible. While there's no on-site parking, several options are available nearby, including street parking and valet services at neighboring hotels. From check-in to the end of the tour, the staff were incredibly friendly, inviting, and knowledgeable. Each representative contributed to an enjoyable and enlightening experience. If you're a fan of cocktails or just curious about New Orleans' history, The Sazerac House is a must-visit. As you navigate the floors don't forget to scan your armband for your complimentary sample--each floor features a unique drink based on the spirits being showcased Highly recommend!

I've been to New Orleans four times and this is the first time I've been to the Sazarac House . I'm glad I went, and you'd be glad too. It's a self-guided tour that features three complementary tastes along the way of various spirits within the "Sazerac" family of spirits. Along the way, you'll be exposed to the distilling process and you'll have the option to head into an area where they actually still make spirits. I was surprised to learn of all the brands that are part of the Sazerac family. New Orleans is the home of a very famous cocktail called a Sazerac and this company has adopted the Sazerac name for their rye whiskey that's used to make the Sazerac cocktail. This is a great little tour for people who don't have a whole lot of distilling interest or knowledge. I was just remembering that we have three or four coasters that have cocktail recipes on them that were a gift from the Sazarac House. They're sitting on my bar right now. My wife actually used one of them and I didn't even know it. She prepared a batch of Sazerac cocktails and had the recipe on display as she served them to her book club. Sounds like a great book club to me. Did I mention that the Sazarac House tour was complementary? I would encourage you to make a reservation as I could see that it would, on occasion, be busy. But it wasn't while we were there. It was friendly and open.

This made the nerd in me excited. It was recommended by my Uber driver and didn't disappoint. I went on the self-guided tour. I combed through each exhibit or display with detail. You can go as fast or slow as you'd like. I probably went in a little too deep. lol I enjoyed the history added into the story of the drink...but let me tell you! I've never heard of the drink. lol Guess you learn something new everyday. Overall, I recommend if you're looking for something a bit different then the Bourbon Street experience. The sample is a nice touch too!

When I heard about the tour here, it sounded a bit touristy, and it is, but it was incredibly well done, informative and fun. The exhibits do a great job presenting the history in an interesting way, and it's very interactive. Plus, you get to sample different drinks. Also it's FREE. It's basically like doing the Coca-Cola tour but for adults. Did I mention it's free?

The Sazerac House was one of the highlights of our recent NOLA trip... and it's absolutely FREE! Prior to this trip, I had neither heard of Sazerac Rye Whiskey, nor the Sazerac cocktail. But we went, we learned, we drank, and we purchased goodies to bring home. You enter this lovely space on the corner of Canal X Magazine streets, get a brief intro from a very engaging guide on Floor 1, then they send you up in an elevator to Floor 3 and release you to self-tour your way down through history, exhibits, and tastings. The Sazerac cocktail will not likely be put into my regular rotation, but I quite enjoyed the Stockyard Pony and Jungle Bird... recipe cards attached so you can enjoy too!

Like many other reviewers I was impressed with The Sazerac House. Beyond the free tastings, we really enjoyed the interactive displays - they were fun and clever. You can book the tour online for free and they give you a bracelet when you arrived that keeps track of your free tastings. There are three floors but there is also an elevator. We spent about 75 minutes walking through the entire thing.

I found this place while doing research on things to do in New Orleans. I highly recommend this tour. First, it's free, and you get 3 samples of mixed cocktails. You go on a self guided tour and get to learn about Sazerac, and prohibition, and so much incredible history of New Orleans. There are interactive exhibits, and you get to take home recipe cards to make the cocktails you get to taste. This was an awesome experience.

On a trip to New Orleans, on our first day we visited The Sazerac House, and enjoyed it so much, we wound up going back on our last day to take a class there! The Sazerac House is in a great location right near the French Quarter, and is in a very nice looking renovated building on Canal St. We made reservations for a time to do the self guided tour, however it seemed like you could also just sign up when you arrived as long as they were not super crowded. The best part, the self guided tour was completely free! I would say it takes about 30-45 minutes depending on how much you read the exhibits. This is certainly not only for whiskey or liquor fans, there is also a lot of elements about the history or New Orleans and how it shaped cocktails and alcohol in the region and US. during the tour you get the chance to sample a few of the Sazerac family liquors which are made in cocktails. As we were leaving we found out that they also had classes that you could take about specific topics ranging from cocktails to whiskey tasting. We signed up to take a Tropical Cocktail class on our last day in town. These classes do cost a little bit but are very reasonable! Our class was taught by Andrew and it was fantastic! I would absolutely take another class if in town again. We learned a handful of different recipes and jus the basics of cocktails in general in the class. Andrew did a good job of teaching us while also keeping everything lively and fun. The Sazerac House is definitely worth a visit while in New Orleans to learn some history of the city while also learning about cocktails and Sazerac liquor.

This was a super fun spot in New Orleans. Appeared to be definitely more on the tourist side BUT it was super interesting. Great information on cocktails, bitters, the history of alcohol in New Orleans. And free cocktail samples!! facility is clean, safe, and upscale. A really nice and well thought out exhibit, we learned a lot! If you're interesting in either history, New Orleans, cocktails, or all of the above this is a must stop! Definitely made us appreciate what we had been seeing on menus throughout the city.

An Informative, free tour with alcoholic samples....what else can you ask for! So worth doing at least once. All the staff were nice. They give you a wristband that you use to "tap in" to receive 3 samples. Samples are small but strong. Free timed reservation can be gotten online.

Sazerac might've been our group's favorite stop on the trip - I wish we had more time to really explore! We had to come back the next day just to shop their gift shop. The Sazerac House was on our itinerary but due to some sleeping in, we had about an hour/hour and a half before our lunch reservations when we stepped into Sazerac. We were able to make a quick reservation online while grabbing coffee right before so the check in process was pretty easy. Location wise - the Sazerac House is easily walkable from any of the hotels in the French Quarter. Though, watch out for the spontaneous storms. We definitely had to wait one of those out before we walked home one of the days. The self-guided tour is great! You get three samples of cocktails and there's a lot of interactive exhibits to help you learn more about sazerac and cocktails in general. There's so much to read and see throughout the tour, you could probably spend a couple of hours there if you wanted to go real in-depth. If you just want to quickly browse and try the samples, you could easily get through in an hour or less. They've got lots of souvenirs in their gift shop, including a personalized bottle. We were too late in the day to grab one of these, but will definitely be adding that to the list next time.

You can sign up for the complimentary tour online. It takes about 90 minutes but is self paced so depends on how long you want to spend there. There is a LOT of reading/pictures to look at. There are also a few paid tours with full sized cocktails. It's not all about Sazerac. They own a variety of other liquor brands and have sections for those as well. There are 3 small samples of cocktails included through our your tour. It was fun but a little overwhelming. There is a lot of awesome stuff in the gift shop but you don't need to do the tour to shop. Overall it's a great place to spend time or learn a little if it's all new to you.

We visited the Sazerac House on a Saturday, and it was a fantastic experience! While you can pay extra for a full tasting, the free tour already includes three small samples, which is a nice bonus. The museum itself is incredibly informative, tracing the history of the Sazerac cocktail and how New Orleans became the heart and energy of the South. One of the highlights was walking into the distillery--you can really smell the wheat in the best way possible. And honestly, it's a completely free experience--why not go?

I'd never drank a Sazerac, but the museum sounded really exciting. It was a huge building that offers free self-guided tours with three cocktail samples included, one of which is the classic Sazerac with whiskey, lemon juice, Peychaud bitters, and Herbsaint. Lots of interactive exhibits including the chance to print your own cards with cocktail recipes. This is the stuff I love at museums. Classy but fun vibe with a huge wall of bottles that they sell. There's no bar, just the bottles and the samples. Even the merchandise was made of high quality materials but was available for fair prices. I didn't purchase anything, but gosh, it was some of the best merch I saw on the whole trip.

Loved this place! It's free and you get samples of the different cocktails. Self guided tour is great because you can go as slow as you want. I would def come back. The wall of bottles is a great photo op. Big gift shop to buy things.

We received two free passes for The Sazerac House from the Marriott. Very well organized and you receive three tastings during the tour. Great selection of stuff to purchase at the end too.

This is such a beautifully bougie looking place. Free tours and history of alcohol amid prohibition times. I had never heard of sazerac before so it was all new to me. Loved touring their 3 floor establishment which was all wood and alcohol displays. The pharmacist in negotiations all excited looking at their ingredient samples and mixing rooms. You get to try 3 drinks. Though they were very tiny, they packed a punch. I could actually do this self guided tour multiple times.

All of it was great! Absolute must stop in New Orleans. Takes about 90 minutes or so.

Free tour + free drink samples, along with an interesting self-guided tour. Definitely a must visit. They do have paid tours that provide more samples. You can reserve your tickets online or just show up. Lemonade samples for the non-drinkers.

The Sazerac House is relatively new- the entire establishment is like a beautiful interactive museum paying tribute to a drink iconic to New Orleans. Entry is free and the tour is self guided- we were able to walk at our own pace and learn about the history of how Sazerac came to be, the way it is made but we also got to sample and learn cocktails incorporating the rich liquor. We can't recommend this stop enough!

This is a "must do" when in NOLA. Reserve a free tour online and soak in the history of NOLA and the Sazerac cocktail. Enjoy a few free, small samples and some interactive play. It takes less than an hour to do.

A great free activity to do on canal street. The place is beautiful and there's 3 levels of history of different alcohol and spirits to learn from. I loved the free samples. It's a quick activity to do and add to your itinerary. I didn't love the taste of the sazerac but it was an interesting experience