Used a Groupon for a tour and tasting at Arizona Distilling Co today with my niece and her husband. Jason was very informative and knowledgeable about the process of distilling Bourbon, Whiskey and Gin. Love the fact that most ingredients are obtained locally. Had a taste of Copper City Bourbon, Desert Durum Wheat Whiskey & Desert Dry Gin. The Gin was my favorite! Very unique flavor. Different than another Gin I have ever tasted. Went home with a coupe of bottles. Look for these spirits in the liquor stores. Ask for them at your restaurants & night clubs. Support your local small businesses! read more

I toured the business on 5/23/2015 with my girlfriend and a friend. It was on a whim as we had a Groupon. I'd have to say that the tour was informative, and gave perspective of how a small business was run (if you've been on any of the big distillery tours like Jack Daniels you'll notice several distinct differences). The tour was given by one employee while the owner waited at the bar until we were done to provide samples. While giving the tour to a group of maybe sixteen people, the employee encouraged us to ask questions and kept the air of the tour light while joking throughout. As an added bonus some of the jokes were even funny! Kidding aside, levity was definitely there, without feeling forced or bordering on the lame. Once we got through the informational portion, we all bellied up to the bar and got ready for our samples. Jason, the owner greeted every person, asked their name and shook hands. Which I thought was classy, and was certainly a throwback to a bygone era of how business was done. Jason talked through the history of each spirit (Moonshine, Bourbon, Gin) and connected us to how they came into being as well as how he decided upon their names. In doing so, he also informed us about how he had gotten into the business to begin with. Personally, I found this portion extremely relatable and inspiring, though I won't spill it here, and would advise you to visit the business on your own to hear the tale. As far as the booze, I'm not a Gin fan in any form, but otherwise the Bourbon and the Moonshine were excellent. Overall, a great way to spend an hour, particularly if you have friends or relatives in town, or to simply support an Arizona small business doing quality work! http://davidiwritestuff.blogspot.com/ read more

Amazing cocktails and wonderful service! Honestly, this is my favorite cocktail bar in Phoenix, and so lucky it's in my hood. The happy hour is unbeatable ($6 cocktails)! read more

Superb spirits & educational experience. It was truly a bonus having 1 of the owners personally greet you, thanking you for taking time to visit their business and sample their craft. The knowledge, stories & experiences as a fairly new business he shares are fun & educational. As he pours your tastings each Spirit is described in detail from the grains grown, the process of brew & distillation to finishing & bottling. A fun, dynamic & unique experience!! The Spirits are all top notch. Their Desert Dry Gin is absolutely THE BEST Gin I have ever had. No wonder it won Double Gold at the San Fransisco World SPIRITS Competition in 2015. This is one of THE top 10 Gin's in the World. CONGRATULATIONS! We Can't wait to visit them in their new location!! This is a must for anyone who enjoys Fine Spirits. read more

I love their drinks at the newer Old Walrus bar! They are delicious and the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place and will be back! The drinks are delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed. The drinks are spirit-forward yet delicious which is a dangerous combination! They are amazingly smooth and that is largely due to their delicious spirits as a base. read more

After reading about ADC in a couple magazines about their award winning-spirits, I had been ogling this place for a date night for some time. I called the number on the site after not being able to book online and found their Facebook IM chat much more accommodating. (HINT!) After confirming through FB we'd be doing the tour, I went to Groupon to find that their $5 off the 2 person tour were sold out...for good reason! Bummed but not deterred we headed out and got a little lost trying to find the place on foot. (HINT #2 - head WEST from The Lodge on 1st Street, look for the industrial looking area next to the apartment complex where you'll see a plumbing company advertised....they're in there. If it makes you feel better think of this more like a speakeasy (?!)) For $10/person it's more than worth it. Placate your inner nerd with more facts about distilling than you'll ever need and enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of the tour. Super nice guys, good time and we splurged on the flight they offered. I also ponied up for a couple bottles of their top-rated internationally respected Gin. They are moving next week so I wish them the best at their new location. Check them out! read more

I just want to update on the gin. Its almost 2 years later and I still have some left. It has upheld its flowery notes and delicious taste. It is excellent. read more

Stopped in today to use a groupon for a tour & "flight" didn't realize this little gem was tucked just behind Mill Ave. If you haven't been....even if you're not a spirits person....go...you should REALLY GET HERE!! Jason, the only FT employee....aka...the owner :) gives you the run of the distillery. Then for your flight he pours you a glass from the bottle...whilst discussing the ingredients , medals and just any information you don't think you care about but will find INTERESTING! Support Small. Support Local. Support Friendly Fellows. Not particularly a spirits person but the gin...oh the gin was just Fantastic!! I see myself going back in the future to buy a bottle of....something!! read more

We visited Arizona Distilling Co. for a tour and tasting and everyone had a great time. Everything was great, but the gin is a new favorite in our household. read more

I purchased the groupon distillery tour for my boyfriend's birthday and we had an amazing time! Our tour guide was so patient with all of our questions and knew so much on the distilling process. You could tell he had a real passion for his job! All the other workers were great as well. Not to mention the alcohol was terrific. 10/10 read more

What a hidden gem, this is a great opportunity to support local! This place is a little hard to find in the dark, but we were able to figure it out. Friends of ours had invited us to go on a pre-dinner tour of the distilling company. This is a perfect activity to do with a group and then head over to Mill to grab some dinner. Copper City was founded by an Arizona native, the names of the spirits all have ties to the state. We were given the tour of how the facility works and then were able to taste all of the spirits that were made here. I'm not typically a Bourbon drinker, but really enjoyed the tasting. I was a huge fan of the Gin, it was different than any other Gin I've had, it had an almost floral taste but not in an overwhelming perfumey way. I liked it so much that I had purchased a bottle to take home (FYI it's cheaper here than in stores). I highly recommend visiting the distillery, it's was a fun group outing and it was cool to do something different while supporting a local business. read more

This was a fun little trip! Support local small business! These guys have a great story and they make some killer products! If you love small business and Arizona it is a must bucket list item. The tour is not the longest and the shop isn't the largest but they make it a blast none the less. You will get to sample while there which is worth the tour itself. read more

These guys @ AZ Distilling Co have nailed down some solid drinks. Who'd a thought, Arizona was capable of coming up with such a neat business, let alone award winning. Of which I didn't even know that you could win such an award for make booze. The Gin here refines any previous thought and or nasty taste I've ever had before. Arizona is cable of doing some things right. From to cacti to canyons and now from beer to gin and whisky. Arizona showed me renamed the "Show ya" state. Show yah a good time! read more

We had a wonderful tour guide in Maggie. We enjoyed the tour the cocktails and the pizza

Literally, if you're looking for a perfect old fashioned look no further! It is the vibe of a dive bar with the closeness and amazing bartenders, but the cocktails of a 5 star restaurant. I am so surprised this place isn't more busy than it is! read more

Had a tour through Groupon today. Best Groupon purchase EVER! Short, sweet & to the point. Very small operation, but don't hold that against them. Small, local company with great potential. Especially considering the recent law changes. Employee does the "tour", then get the Back Story of their Start Up from an Owner (we didn't have Jason, who everyone refers to, but Matt was great!). I'm not a Bourbon/Whiskey fan, but I did enjoy the unique flavors of such. I'm a huge fan of their Gin (now) and can appreciate their botanicals more than Sapphire. Definitely looking forward to visiting again when they expand with their Tequila, and hopefully Rum!!!! Yummy Rummy I am! Definitely worth it! Just go! Stop thinking about it!!!!!! read more

We bought a tour for two on Groupon. We had a great time walking through the distillery and getting an education on Arizona Distilling's particular methods. It was interesting, informative, and time flew by. Unfortunately, I wanted to taste everything, but there 3 samples: vodka, gin, whiskey. Stop your train at the gin and you will be very very happy. Oh, all right, trying the whiskey won't ruin your day, but you will want to spend time with the gin. Great bar space, great cocktails, and I can't comment on the food this time because we didn't eat. Next time. Trust me...there will be a next time. read more

This is what local business is all about! The staff and owner are all very friendly. And they know what they're doing. The tour is a bit on the short side, but you're right in the heart of where it's happening. Then they get on to the sampling. Their products are world class. No kidding. They're racking up some impressive awards, and like some of the other reviews said, I think they may have convinced me that I've just never had good gin until now. My husband is a bourbon connoisseur, and absolutely loved their Copper City Bourbon. Their whiskeys not highlight their creativity, but also their willingness to partner with other businesses to bring out the best in the product. And it sounds like they have plans to continue expanding their product line. Anyone looking for a good bourbon (or gin!), give them a try and support a local business! read more

We had a wonderful time. The gal that gave us the tour really did a wonderful job. We got to sample the gin, vodka ad whisky. All of them were wonderful. We will suggest it to all of our friends' read more

I didn't know much about distilling and the process that went with it but after the tour, I know what goes into the making of whiskey and gin and vodka. Our tour guide was very informative (and fun) and after the tour we tasted several different liquors. My friend and I then had a couple of cocktails from the bar and were absolutely amazed at how fresh and good they were! I have never tasted gin like that in my entire life and I ended up buying a bottle and will be back for more. Everyonoe is so into beer and wine but the art of cocktails might be on it's way back if the "Bee's Knees" is any indication. I highly recommend the tour and come with lots of questions!!!! read more

We had a great tour and amazing cocktails for my husband's birthday. While wonderful cocktails can be found in many places, it was the level of friendly service and attention to quality that will have us coming back. read more

I was panning in the wild Wild West and stumbled upon this hidden gem. Instead of finding gold that I searched for I found this amazing bourbon, whiskey and gin. As we frolicked through the in' s and out's of there distilling methods I soon came to realize I have stumbled upon the "holy grail" and felt as if there were angel babies swimming in my mouth. Of course I felt this way only after tasting the pure taste of bourbon. But not just any bourbon. Bourbon made from angel babies. Babies that people who have seen Willy Wonkas movies would call Oompa Loompas. But all that aside I would say their whiskey is above average......one of a kind. In short, after reading this you can see your product obviously has an effect on me both mentally, physically, and later... Hopefully............ sexually. read more

This is a great new distilling company. We did a tour and tasting which was informative and a good blend of bourbon history. My sister is from Kentucky so has been on many tours but loved seeing a distilling company from the startup stage. The tasting was great. The Old Fashioned was amazing and in my sister's top three. read more

This is the strangest place I've been to in a while. The hours are bizarre and from the front of the building you aren't sure if you are supposed to stop or not, let alone go in and check it out. Honestly the building looks as though it was condemned for a long period of time before someone tried revamp it- by sinking what appears to be their entire budget strictly on indoor improvements. Most of the time the building is dark and the only parking is on a road I which the homeless camps are frequent. There is next to no signage telling you what the place is or what you should even do when you arrive. Overall very strange for a "distilling" company and it makes me wonder how long they will be able to sustain the overhead. read more

Did the tour and tasting. Was very impressed with their operation. Our "tour and tasting guide" was awesome. Had a fantastic drink at the bar before we left. Really liked the cask aged Bourbon and the Gin. We will be back for more. Thanks for a fun time read more

Jason, the owner and craft distiller behind this operation is doing it right! The Copper City Bourbon is excellent, the gin could compete with anything else on the market, and the small batch, specialty whiskeys (like the Desert Durum Wheat Whiskey) show a huge amount of creativity while still retaining the classic flavor and bite. Looking forward to seeing this place expand! Jump on the light rail, take the tour and then take home a bottle or two!! read more

We went to Arizona Distillery Saturday. Scheduled the 11:00 am tour and it was awesome. Both team members there were friendly professional and very knowledgeable about their product. We stayed for cocktails after. We will definitely be back. I think they may have turned me into a gin drinker. The penny chiller (bourbon) drink was fabulous too. We left with a bottle of bourbon and gin !!!! read more

Finally - distilling has come to the valley, and we are blessed by the folks at AZ Distilling. You can look at comparisons in the brewing world on how things are often done. There are the well monied businesses that pop up and can effortlessly churn out a product equal to or better than, untreated pool water. On the other extreme, you have the DIY's operating on pure passion and ingenuity. That's AZ Distilling and they are all natives. When's the last time you were in a distillery surrounded by 3 owner AZ natives? I'm buying a lottery ticket. So they make good booze. As George W Bush use to say 'I appreciates you'. Truth be told I haven't aspired to become a big bourbon/whiskey guy outside of a stray whiskey sour, but I'm telling you the gin these folks make is scrumptious - and I haven't been drinking much gin in over 30 yrs. I will start today though. Citrus, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, apple, lavender, and of course juniper. whoa. Double whoa. You can taste hefty hints of the botanicals. They do NOT get lost in the alcohol or the juniper. Impressive. read more

This was such a great find and we had the best time. The drinks the bartender created were delicious. Maggie, our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable and really enthusiastic about Arizona Distilling and their products. In a relatively small, historical building in a cool part of Tempe, they are distilling Gin, Whiskey and Vodka using local ingredients and seem to be having some good fun doing it. You'll get to ask any and all questions, sample their spirits, check out the bottling area and sit back in a relaxed bar area and simply enjoy the creative list of beverages they make. read more

Fun place! Love how rooted in Arizona the products are, and amazing quality. As a community we should support local business like this more.

The brewery was great and the tour was very informative. Refreshing to see a company taking pride in their heritage and showcasing products that are made in Arizona! We sampled their bourbon, whiskey and gin, and all were great. Not only did we enjoy and buy, but will be referring family and friends!! read more

Loved it! learned so much! The gin was my favorite!! Take the tour and taste the spirits!

The distillery tour was very informative and Caleb was a great tour guide and bartender afterward! He is knowledgeable and engaging and answered all questions. We got there early and had a drink before the tour (excellent Old Fashioned, Micah!), and then had a flight of four whiskeys after the tour. The drink menu is very inventive and we plan to go back and try more of them. Note that they don't have food, even though there is a food menu on the website. This is more of a tasting room. They do allow food to be brought in from nearby restaurants. Definitely worth checking out! read more

We saw this place advertised on Groupon and we were going to purchase a distillery tour for 2, but it was sold out. We still wanted to do the tour/tasting, so we checked the website, and saw that they offer hourly tours on Thursday-Sunday. We drove there a little before 2 pm on a Friday and found the business closed. They also weren't answering their phones. A sign said that the shop was open 1-7pm daily, which was obviously false. Needless to say, we will not be back! read more

Very fun, informative tour. Great people and exceptional whiskeys and gin. Their new location has an inviting and comfortable bar. Will definitely be back. read more

Took a tour of the business. The guys were real cool and tried a few flights of their stuff. I really enjoyed the gin I would love to go back and pick up a bottle once they have it back in stock again. read more

We had a great time visiting AZ Distilling. I went with some friends of mine in town and we were able to tour the space, learn more about the distilling process as well as get our tastings all for $10. It was about an hour tour but we may have extended it due to talking with our tour guide throughout (Caleb). After the tour, we even got to sample some treats the chef was cooking up in the back that was amazing. It was a casual space and we stayed for another cocktail at the bar. They have an excellent happy hour from 4-6 daily and the drinks are delicious. Will definitely be back to visit and bring friends visiting AZ. read more

Had the best time at Arizona Distillery. Best cocktails in Phoenix. Bartender is like a Parisian waiter.

I went here to partake in a distillery tour. I had a blast! These guys went through the process of making their delicious spirits, and when we were done, we got to sample the spirits. Informative tour and drinks included for $10? Raise the roof. read more

This place had an amazing whiskey sour, one of the best old fashions I've tasted, and a really good drink called the gold rush. I would highly suggest going on the tour as well. It was amazing read more