Conniption Bar & Lounge
Enjoy inventive cocktails made with Durham Distillery spirits in an intimate bar tucked inside our working distillery.
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Durham’s Award-Winning Distillery and Cocktail Destination
Tour the home of Conniption Gin and Damn Fine Spirits, learn the craft in a hands-on cocktail class, shop Durham-made spirits for pickup, or settle in for an exceptional drink at Conniption Bar & Lounge.
Eight Barrels. 2,080 Bottles. Our Inaugural Damn Fine Bourbon.
Wednesday, September 16 at 7 PM
The Juniper Room | $35 | Limited to 16 guests
Join Durham Distillery Co-Founder and Master Distiller Lee Katrincic for an intimate guided tasting of our inaugural bourbon release.
Hear how Lee selected and blended eight Kentucky bourbon barrels to create a whiskey with balance, maturity, approachability and a lingering finish. The evening includes a neat tasting, three bourbon cocktail samples, recipe cards and an opportunity to purchase a bottle signed by Lee.
The First Taste Begins In ...
Book Your Holiday Event Early & Save 15%
Book your November, December or January holiday party, team gathering or private cocktail class by September 30 and receive 15% off.
Valid for new bookings held November 1, 2026–January 30, 2027. Mention “Holiday Discount Special” on the inquiry form.
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$5 Off Damn Fine Liqueurs in September
A little indulgence goes a long way. This September, enjoy $5 off Damn Fine Liqueurs, including Chocolate, Coffee, and Mocha Bourbon Cream.
Rich, smooth, and made for sipping, mixing, or treating yourself.
Available for pickup at Durham Distillery or at NC ABC stores throughout September.
Choose Your Own Mini Martini Flight
Why choose one when you can try three? Starting September 10, build your own martini flight for $19, served with house-made cheddar straws.
Choose from House Dry, Purple Rain, Vesper, Espresso, Martinez, or Spicy Vodka and make the flight your own. 🍸
What to Do at Durham Distillery
Plan a visit to our downtown Durham distillery for inventive cocktails, distillery tours, hands-on cocktail classes and Durham-made spirits available for local pickup.
Distillery Tours
Take a convenient Quick Tour or go deeper into the science, botanicals and techniques behind our award-winning spirits.
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Cocktail Classes
Shake, stir and taste your way through a hands-on class designed to build skills you can confidently use at home.
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Shop for Pickup
Browse Conniption Gin, Damn Fine Spirits and limited releases for convenient pickup directly from our Durham distillery.
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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.
