Cheers to a New Year!
Welcome to Durham Distillery
From nationally recognized gin to hands-on workshops and our newest airport concept, Durham Distillery is where craft, community, and curiosity meet.
Kinship is a Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirit
One of the most celebrated spirits of the year is crafted right here in Durham.
Conniption Kinship Gin has been named to Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Spirits of 2025, earning its place among the most exceptional bottles of the year. Selected from hundreds of spirits reviewed by the publication’s expert panel, Conniption Kinship stands out for its expressive botanicals, modern distillation technique, and remarkable balance.
This national recognition highlights Conniption’s continued leadership in American craft gin and celebrates a milestone moment for the distillery.
Weeknight Wins at Conniption Bar & Lounge
Wednesdays and Sundays
$7 classics from open to close. Slide into a Cosmo with bright citrus and cranberry. Settle into an Espresso Martini that brings crema and conversation. Or keep it timeless with an Old Fashioned built slow over ice.
Thursdays
Kick off your weekend with $7 Mini Martinis. Choose your style in a petite pour from a Subzero House Dry, Subzero Purple Rain or a Subzero Vesper.
Now Pouring at RDU
Conniption Cocktails & Cuisine
We’ve brought our bold approach to American gin beyond the distillery. Conniption Cocktails & Cuisine is now open at Raleigh-Durham International Airport—serving elevated cocktails, thoughtful food, and a martini worth arriving early for.
Sub-zero martinis? Warm beignets?
What's not to like?
Open 4:30 AM.
RDU Terminal 2. Gate D8.
Visit Us
We are the celebrated birthplace of Conniption Gin and a pioneer in craft distillation located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. Our facility isn't just a distillery—it's a gateway to exploring the intricate dance between tradition and modern innovation in spirit production.
Book a tour, taste our creations, and see why Durham Distillery is at the forefront of the American gin renaissance and beyond. Rediscover your love for gin, indulge in the richness of fine liqueurs, and enjoy the convenience of expertly mixed cocktails, all in one place.
Discover the meticulous process behind Conniption Gin, America's highest awarded gin, crafted through our unique vacuum cold distillation method. This technique preserves the delicate botanicals, ensuring each sip delivers complexity and smoothness rarely found in typical gins.
But our innovation doesn't stop at gin. Delight in the rich flavors of our Damn Fine liqueurs, where real chocolate and local ingredients transform into liqueurs so luscious, they must be tasted to be believed. Explore our versatile range of ready-to-drink canned cocktails, perfect for enjoying a crafted bar-quality experience anywhere.
Our latest addition, Krupnikas, a honey-based spiced liqueur, adds a sweet warmth to our lineup, offering an enchanting blend of spices and honey that's perfect for sipping neat or as part of a comforting cocktail.
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.
