This is Dallas's easiest introduction to craft spirits: a guided tour of New Artisan Distillery, maker of the Roxor range, in the Chancellor Row area northwest of downtown. The building is easy to find because a giant Roxor Gin bottle sits on top of it. The tour itself runs up to an hour, depending on how many questions the group asks, and follows the production story from grain and botanicals through distilling to bottling. At the end you taste the house spirits: Roxor Artisan Vodka, Gin and Bourbon. The experience is for guests over twenty-one, and anyone who wants to buy bottles afterwards needs a driver's license. Craft distilling has become one of the quieter success stories of North Texas, and a distillery visit is a good complement to the city's more famous food and live-music scenes. It is a nice choice for a rainy afternoon, a pre-dinner activity or a couples outing, and because the tour is small and conversational, it suits curious drinkers who want to understand what they are tasting rather than only to sip. The setting is an active production facility, not a polished visitor center, which gives it a working feel and means you see real equipment rather than a themed display. Smaller groups tend to get more of the guide's time, so choose an off-peak slot if you like to ask questions.
Why do a distillery tour rather than simply order a cocktail? Because tasting vodka, gin and bourbon side by side, with the person who makes them explaining the grain bill, the botanicals and the barrel, changes how you drink for the rest of the trip. Gin is especially good for this kind of tasting because its botanicals can be named and recognized, and bourbon shows how time in wood shapes flavor. The tour is designed to be accessible: no prior knowledge is assumed, and the pace is relaxed.
Practical notes. The distillery is outside the downtown core, so plan on a short ride-share or drive rather than a walk, and arrange a designated driver or car service if you plan to taste properly. Arrive a little early for check-in, bring identification that proves you are over twenty-one, and eat beforehand, since the tour includes tastings of strong spirits.
The experience page notes a driver's license is needed to buy bottles, and shipping rules for spirits vary, so plan to carry purchases home or drink them during the trip. Wear closed-toe shoes in case the production floor is part of your route. Tickets are booked by date with the booking button, and weekend slots are the most popular.
Who it suits
Adult couples, small groups of friends, business travelers with a free afternoon and anyone who enjoys learning where drinks come from. It is not suitable for children or for anyone avoiding alcohol, and it is a short activity rather than a half-day outing. A good itinerary pairs it with an early dinner in Deep Ellum or Bishop Arts, or with an afternoon at the nearby Design District galleries, and it makes a memorable alternative to a standard bar crawl.
What to expect
The experience
A guided tour of a working craft distillery covering production, followed by tastings of the house vodka, gin and bourbon. Guests must be over twenty-one.
Best time
Afternoons before dinner. Weekend slots fill first, so book a day or two ahead.
How long
The tour runs up to an hour depending on questions; allow a little extra for check-in and tasting.
Tips
Bring photo identification. Eat first. Arrange a designated driver or ride-share. Ask about the botanicals in the gin.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Adult couples and friends who want to learn how craft spirits are made.
- Families
- Not suitable for children; the experience is for guests over twenty-one.
- Couples
- A relaxed, memorable pre-dinner activity with something to talk about afterwards.
- Pair with
- An early dinner in Deep Ellum or Bishop Arts, or an afternoon in the Design District.
- Time needed
- About two hours including travel to the distillery.
Good questions
How long is the distillery tour?+
The tour lasts up to an hour, depending on how many questions the group asks, and is followed by the tasting.
What will I taste?+
You taste the distillery's vodka, gin and bourbon, the Roxor range.
Is there an age limit?+
Yes. Tastings are for guests over twenty-one, and you need a driver's license to buy bottles.
Where is the distillery?+
It is in the Chancellor Row area of Dallas, northwest of downtown, and is easy to spot by the giant gin bottle on its roof.
Can I buy bottles afterwards?+
Yes, guests can buy bottles, with a driver's license required. Check shipping rules if you plan to send them home.
