I just moved to the area and stopped by Twin Liquors. As a bourbon enthusiast, I know it can be…read morefrustrating when people only ask about rare bottles. I wanted to find a local store where I could become a regular and build a relationship with the staff. Chris, the manager, was welcoming and easy to talk to. I was thrilled to find exactly what I had been looking for and left excited to have found my new local spot. I will definitely be back.

They have a good selection of liquors and liqueurs for Bastrop…read more People at counter have been helpful.

One of the best tours I've been to and it doesn't cost and arm and a leg. It is a private tour,…read morewith just my husband and me. The small facility, unmarked, is located in a very industrial area of S. Austin, with just enough room for crafting small batches of gin. I love being around people who are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft and Charles, our guide and one of the owners, exudes it. Maybe it's the gin he's pumping into me, but I found Charles to be the kind of person you want to be friends with, smart and charismatic. Although the location does not have central air, they do have a portable air conditioning unit in the tasting area so it was quite pleasant, even on a hot summer afternoon. The tour is about 1 hour, and in that 1 hour, we got educated in the process, quizzed on our ability to identify some of the aromatics used to make the gin, asked questions, had a cocktail and three tastings, while never feeling rushed. Their gin is different, less heavy on juniper. I'm in love with the complexity of the Navy gin and look forward to creating a few cocktails with it. They are also doing an oaked sipping gin. While you are there, pick up a couple of bottles for below retail.

As a fan of a good gin to drink alone or within a cocktail, both of their gins are a great fit for…read moremy home collection. My husband who normally avoids gin will favor a gin type cocktail if we include gin from Genius. Their navy strength is heavily floral while their standard is more light and crisp, something to keep in mind when selecting your ingredients for your cocktails.