Tours and Retail Shop
Experience Durham Distillery Spirits with Tours, Cocktail Classes and Retail
Our tasting room is open for our Quick Tours option for walk ins on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 - 7 PM, Behind the Scenes Tours on Saturdays at 4 PM, and private tours by appointment.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the Scenes Tours are back! Join us for an hour-long tour looking at the art and science behind how Conniption Gin, Conniption Cocktails, Cold Distilled Vodka and Damn Fine Liqueurs are made while tasting along the way. Available at 4 PM on Saturdays with a limited tour capacity of 8 people per tour.
We are mask-friendly, which means we do not have a mask requirement, but encourage everyone to wear a mask as fits their personal risk profile.
Quick Tours
Quick Tours do not require any reservation. These are self-guided tastings of your choice of three of our spirits for $10 with our Durham Distillery branded shot glass to take home as a souvenir.
We are mask-friendly, which means we do not have a mask requirement, but encourage everyone to wear a mask as fits with their personal risk profile. Tasting room occupancy will be limited to 15 guests at any one time.
Groupon holders: Groupon vouchers for Quick Tours or Behind the Scenes Tours. All Groupon vouchers will be honored regardless of expiration date.
Private Tours
Sample Durham Distillery spirits while learning about how they are made on a private 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour. Tours include a branded shot glass and a complimentary draft cocktail. Private tours are for up to 15 people, additional guests may be added up to 20.
Monday - Thursday: $500 + $25 per additional guest
Friday: $600 + $30 per additional guest
Saturday (7pm tour time only): $750 + $35 per additional guest
*Groupon vouchers are not valid for private tours, but will be honored for quick tours or behind-the-scenes when they restart in summer.
Crafting Cocktail Hour - Cocktail Class
2021 Cocktail Classes are sold out
Our Crafting Cocktail Hour, is a hands-on class where a novice and expert can learn about, mix up and sip on cocktails. Throughout our 2021 series, we'll explore the basic building blocks of classic cocktails and then expand into the modern twist spins.