June is World Gin Month
June is World Gin Month, and we’re celebrating where Conniption begins: right here at Durham Distillery and Conniption Bar & Lounge. All month long, we’re leaning into the cocktails, stories, and pours that make gin worth getting excited about, from an exclusive gin-focused menu in the bar to Behind the Scenes Tour savings and hands-on cocktail classes upstairs.
Come for a drink. Learn something new. Find your favorite pour.
June is a very good month to get into gin.
Explore Delicious Cocktails
Conniption Bar & Lounge is featuring an exclusive focused menu built around the flavors, stories, and cocktails that make gin worth celebrating.
Stop in for a cocktail, stay for the experience, and discover a new favorite pour.
World Gin Month Tour Special
Go behind the scenes at Durham Distillery this June.
Use promo code WORLDGIN and buy one Behind the Scenes Tour ticket, get one for 50% off through June.
It is the perfect way to explore how our award-winning spirits are made, learn more about our process, and taste your way through Durham Distillery.
June Vodka Special
Not into gin? No problem.
Damn Fine Vodka and VACUO Cucumber Vodka are both $5 off all June at Durham Distillery and North Carolina ABC stores.
Pick up a bottle and keep your summer pours easy.
Visit Us
Durham Distillery is the celebrated birthplace of Conniption Gin and a pioneer in modern craft distillation, located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina.
Our facility is more than a distillery. It is a place to explore the connection between tradition, science, and modern American spirits. From award-winning gins and Damn Fine liqueurs to vodkas, bottled spirits, cocktails, tours, and hands-on classes, Durham Distillery offers multiple ways to sip, learn, and experience what we make.
Book a Behind the Scenes Tour for a deeper look at our production process, stop in for a Quick Tour when you are short on time, or join one of our cocktail classes to shake, stir, and build your skills with us.
Whether you are rediscovering your love for gin, exploring liqueurs and vodkas, shopping for bottles, or settling in for a cocktail at Conniption Bar & Lounge, Durham Distillery is a destination for craft, curiosity, and Damn Fine spirits.
Discover the craft, science, and creativity behind Durham Distillery.
Conniption Gin is crafted through our signature cold vacuum distillation process, a modern technique that allows delicate botanicals to shine with remarkable brightness, balance, and complexity. The result is a portfolio of award-winning gins that reimagines what American gin can be.
But our innovation does not stop with gin.
Explore the rich, indulgent flavors of our Damn Fine liqueurs, made with real ingredients and built for sipping, mixing, and treating yourself properly. From chocolate to coffee to bourbon cream, these are liqueurs made to be tasted, shared, and remembered.
You will also find our versatile vodkas, including Damn Fine Vodka and VACUO Cucumber Vodka, along with ready-to-drink canned cocktails made for easy, bar-quality pours wherever the moment takes you.
Our lineup also includes Krupnikas, a honey-based spiced liqueur with warming notes of honey, spice, and depth. Sip it neat, pour it over ice, or use it in a cozy cocktail when you want something rich, comforting, and a little unexpected.
From modern gin to liqueurs, vodkas, canned cocktails, and seasonal releases, we invite you to explore Our Products.
Our Commitments
Innovative Distillation Methods
We use a rare dual-distillation approach— including cold vacuum distillation — to preserve delicate botanicals and deliver authentic, vibrant, layered flavors.
Science-led
Co-founded by Melissa Katrincic, the first female U.S. distiller inducted into The Gin Guild, and Lee Katrincic, Master Distiller and Warden Rectifier of the Guild. Together, they lead Durham Distillery with a balance of innovation, precision, and purpose — setting new standards in American craft spirits
Transparent Sourcing & Quality Ingredients
We carefully select every botanical and partner with trusted suppliers to ensure integrity and consistency in every batch.
Locally Inspired, Durham Rooted
Our distillery is housed in a restored downtown building that honors the city’s industrial past and creative spirit.
Let customers speak for us
What customers think about the store
A highly-rated distillery and cocktail bar offering exceptional craft spirits, particularly gin. Customers praise the knowledgeable staff, excellent cocktails, welcoming atmosphere, and informative tours. The venue features seasonal menus, outdoor seating, and...
