We made a reservation since it was the weekend, but it turned out to be unnecessary -- there were only two other patrons at the bar when we arrived. The bar area itself is beautifully designed and neatly arranged, especially with its impressive whiskey selection. Their whiskey is infused with natural ingredients, which added a unique touch. They also offer a whiskey tasting and cocktail-making class, which is a fun bonus for those interested in the craft. Service was friendly throughout our visit. The cocktails we ordered were strong and full of flavor. My favorite was their take on the espresso martini -- bold, with rich notes of chocolate and a hint of cinnamon. Definitely worth trying if you're a fan of creative cocktails! read more

We did the Hands-on Cocktail Making Experience and it was 100% worth it!! Hunter led us through all their whiskey offerings while providing insightful facts and information about the distillation process and company history! They brought out a charcuterie board in the middle of the session and it really balanced out the whiskey tasting nicely. Hunter is the guy to see for all things whiskey, and he makes a pretty damn good cocktail! Also, the vibes in this place are amazing, classic cocktail lounge. These cocktails are to die for, we will be coming back read more

Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Austin - Hands-on Cocktail Making Experience - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Standard Proof Whiskey is one of the hidden gems of Rainey Street that not many people know about. This relaxed, inviting spot is a must for whiskey lovers. Originating from Nashville, Tennessee, Standard Proof is a micro-distillery that specializes in naturally infused and straight rye whiskey. If you're needing food to complement the whiskeys, they have an in-house menu featuring the perfect bites, including my favorite: the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. I'd recommend coming in on a weekday (Mon-Fri) during their Happy Hour from 5-6 PM, where you can everything for half off. If you're wanting something a bit more personal, Standard Proof offers 60-minute whiskey tasting and cocktail classes where you'll get a flight of their infused whiskeys with an expert or hands-on experience with an instructor to make signature cocktails ($60pp for the class or $90 for the class & a bottle). read more

Such a great place! One of Austin's Gems! We came in to take a class with Hunter. Which is such an amazing and Hunter is so full of knowledge! Came in early had the deviled eggs and fries. Sooo good! Best bites with drink! Ok on to the class. Hunter again amazing! If you are reading this review take the tasting class!!! It's 100% worth it! Definitely will be back with friends! read more

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Standard Proof is another hidden gem in a section of Rainey Street unlike the rest of Rainey Street. That is to say that while the blocks just north of the bar look more like the French Quarter in New Orleans or Broadway in Nashville, this bar is located next to Salvation Pizza in what looks like a corporate office building. Walking inside reveals an upscale and comfortable tasting room with both bar and table seating. The menu features the excellent products of the distillery's labors and various flights are on offer for those wishing to imbibe a variety of whiskeys. We opted for the craft cocktails which were all fantastic. The atmosphere is fairly quiet and relaxed yet you could bring your business colleagues here or stop in dress in shorts and t-shirt. The bartender was super friendly, knowledgeable about the spirits and cocktails, and a great addition to the customer experience. We only drank here but the food coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled wonderful. I think I need to return for drinks and eats. It's a nice alternative and break from the raucous scene further north. Highly recommended. read more

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Great spot for a more upscale drink near Rainey Street! My boyfriend's parents were in town, so we stopped by Standard Proof before walking Rainey. There weren't too many people inside, since it had still recently opened, so we were immediately seated and served. The menu is not that long, making it easy to find something we each wanted. All of our drinks were delicious and expertly crafted. The interior of the place is also very aesthetically pleasing, like something straight out of a movie. Finally, the bartenders are all extremely friendly and personable. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We came across this bar as it was one of the few bars/restaurants open on rainy street at this time of the day. But wow these cocktails were delicious! I am really not a whiskey or bourbon drinker, but I tried two different drinks that I really enjoyed. The Tomayto Tomahto had tomato water which I had never heard before. It was so well balanced, it was refreshing. The other drink I ordered was the Veloci-Pastor which had cilantro and arbol chile. These mixed ingredients went down super smooth. For food, I ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich. This was pretty good but the French fries with garlic were great. read more

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This review is purely for their Wednesday special: HALF! PRICE! OLD FASHIONED! I finally made it in and had a great Old Fashioned like 10 minutes before closing time. They were super nice about serving me even thought they were already cleaning up and getting ready to go home. You won't find a cheaper deal for an Old Fashioned, especially not on Rainey. Will be hitting this one up when I can before this amazing deal goes away. I almost didn't want to share this review lol. read more

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We came here to do the Whiskey Tasting course while celebrating one of my buddies Bachelor parties - and all enjoyed it! The whiskey tasting course is fairly priced considering you get to try 7 different whiskeys on a flight - and then get to enjoy a few cocktails made by both you and your guide. Service was excellent, and being able to learn about their whiskey making process and any questions we had was great. The inside is an awesome modern, yet cozy, dark wood filled environment. It added to the overall whiskey drinking experience. Definitely worth a visit with a group of friends. Quick tip: you get 10% off of their merch and whiskey bottles when you do the whiskey tasting course. read more

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To start off, only go to this place if you like whiskey - you're probably thinking "well duh, it's a whiskey bar" but the reason I caution that is because they do not have any other alcohol besides whiskey! No beer, wine, vodka, etc like some other whiskey bars. The inside is all dark wood and creates a cozy environment. All of the drinks are hand crafted with fresh ingredients. It does take quite awhile to get a cocktail and even longer for food. We tried an array of drinks and it turned out that our favorite was the whiskey sour. The food portions were pretty small at a large price. I would only recommend going for happy hour to have a cocktail or two. read more

We loved our experience doing the cocktail making class and whisky tasting. They give you 6 tastings, small bites (fritters and fries), a lesson on their practice and whisky, they teach you two cocktails and you make your own. It was a fun date night and I'd definitely recommend it. It's on Rainey St. so we just ubered. read more

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Got to attend for a special event. I really quite liked the steak frites! The old fashioned was a bit on the sweet side but I tend to like that. My dad got the Nashville Hot Chicken and seemed to enjoy it, the spiciest sauce has nice kick but still easy to handle. read more

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Amazing, the whiskey flight was fantastic, we did the class and it was a great experience. Perfect thing for a date night read more

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Ello, Love letter to standard proof disclaimer. Today I went to their cocktail class and Hunter was our educator. He was so kind and made me so comfortable to ask whatever questions. At the end of the hour long course you get to make your own cocktail and he's so helpful along the way. Throughout the experience you get to learn so much about whiskey and the different types via distillation processes. One of the unique things about this brand is their flavored whiskeys so that made it really approachable. Thank you so much Hunter!! read more

Hands down best happy hour in the city of austin! Great deals and fun bites. The service was exceptional and quick. The drinks were delicious and unique. Great location to bop around rainey after you enjoy dinner here. We were able to get seated right away despite having a larger group size. Will be back again. read more

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Casual quiet for you plus one or a group of 40. We had a Mixology experience to introduce whiskey. The team Joe & oh my I forgot the young lady's name - I am so sorry. The team took care of each and every one to make sure we tried all things whiskey and enjoyed the experience. They introduce 7 signature whiskeys and recipes to mix & match for incredible whiskey cocktails. We enjoyed a buffet style dinner of steak bites with chimichurry (herbs) sauce, chicken tenders( truly tender), brussel sprouts (most of us had to have seconds), and Caesar salad. We finished with a brownie and caramel sauce. I totally enjoyed the ambience, the service, and the experience. read more

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Did the whiskey tasting class. Lots of fun. Plenty of whiskey. 7 samples plus 2 small specialty drinks. Then you make your own concoction as full drink. Really had fun. Great for knowledge. Also just decent value for something fun to do. Delicious meat and cheese tray along with it. read more

My friends and I did a whiskey tasting experience at Standard proof and it was amazing! We got to taste their entire selection of whiskey and Hunter was wonderful at explaining everything. He gave us very in depth explanations of the distilling process and the cocktail making. Overall it was a wonderful experience! read more

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THE best Old Fashioned I have ever had! Yummy yummy deviled egg appetizer too. Nice, chill place, staff was great. Half priced Old Fashioned's on Wednesday I saw on the menu. That could be trouble! read more

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The Steak Frites were s to die for with the best fries in Austin, oh yeah the whiskey is fantastic too.

Amazing experience at the Whiskey tasting! So much fun - very knowledgeable, you get to try 7 of their own distilled/infused whiskey's, two made-to-try cocktails and even make your own cocktail at the end! So much fun and such a great time! Would definitely recommend! :) read more

My boyfriend and I had an incredible time at the cocktail making class with Hunter. He is incredibly knowledgeable and taught us so many fun facts. Every type of whiskey we tried on the tasting flight was delicious!! The cinnamon and coffee were my personal favorite and my boyfriend really loved the pecan and honeysuckle. HIGHLY recommend the cocktail making class with Hunter for a date night or birthday celebration!! read more

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amazing cocktail making experience. Joe was amazing and all the whiskeys and cocktails were amazing

Our favorite whiskey officially has a bar in Austin!! This new spot has extremely comfortable seating, whiskey flights, great food, and amazing service! Thank you for an amazing first experience! We had the flight tasting and had their delicious Birria Nachos! read more

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Awesome tasting experience. Such a wide variety of whiskeys. They did a great job and the 90 minutes flew by. A great night out in downtown! read more

I've been here several times and I'll keep going back. What a pleasant surprise. Standard Proof Whiskey is the newest bar in the Rainey Street District, they only opened for business earlier this month. It's a unique concept in a very nice setting, not typical of most of the bars on Rainey Street that are in converted older homes. This place is classy compared to the others, it makes them stand out. The first thing you need to know is that this place only offers Tennessee rye whiskey drinks, all are 80 proof, hence the name, and are infused with real ingredients for additional flavor. They have Texas Pecan (my fave, even straight up over rocks), Coffee, Honeysuckle, Pineapple, Ginger or just Straight Rye. I prefer the spicier notes of a rye whiskey over its sweeter cousin, Bourbon. The Texas Pecan Old Fashioned had the perfect combination of simple syrup and bitters, with a hint of pecan rye finish - very unique especially when I asked for it with smoke. They will even sell you a full bottle of any of their ryes if it's before 9 PM. They have a Happy Hour from 5-6 PM where their entire menu is half off. And if the drinks weren't enough, this place knows how to do appetizers, I'm not talking about regular bar snacks, heck no. We had the charcuterie board that came in a very nice presentation and I variety of meats, veggies and mustard. But the real hit were the Birria nachos, it was a home run for sure, crunchy chips with moist beef strips cooked Birria style with adobo, dried chiles and spices. Happy Hour is from 5-6 PM where everything on the menu, except bottle purchases, are half price! Currently they open at noon from Wed-Sunday. read more

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Great happy hour ! half price drinks & food & both are delicious! Very friendly & professional bartenders & management!! read more

Everything is so awesome. Will definitely be back again. The host was top notch. Definitely a must try!!!! read more

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$5 for a taste of whiskey... Not only have I never been charged for a taste of whiskey, but when I asked about it they said "Sorry alcohol isn't free you know" and ran away... which is not a valid answer because every other bar I've been to will 100% give you a taste of something for free to see if you like it, but it's even worse because THEY MAKE THEIR OWN WHISKEY!!! So of all the bars in the world this is by definition the cheapest alcohol they could sell. I could also tell they use that line frequently. The menu says 1/2 off Old Fashions on Wednesday... Then I get charged full price and when I ask about it when I get the bill: "Not today, it's a special Wednesday" Here is the thing... Just TELL ME "we charge 5$ for tastes, Ok?" And "oh hey, even though the menu says 1/2 priced old fashions, today is special and we don't have that offering" and I will say "OK thanks, I'm glad you didn't surprise me later on the bill" That's called service, what you did was called false advertising and it's legit illegal. Don't waste your time here, drinks aren't that good anyways. French fries were good, can't dent. read more

Hunter was incredible! Very knowledgeable, kind, and funny. I would love to bring friends/fam here when they're in town. I would recommend this tasting for a date, anniversary, or a work/friend event. 15/10 read more

Phenomenal drinks & Food! Great date spot ! Wonderful staff. These whiskey drinks will change your life for the better , your friends will notice a difference in you ! read more

We did a tasting here and were so impressed! Very interactive experience and the drinks were delicious. It was also my first time tasting their whiskey and it was super smooth. The infusions were also tasty. Hunter did a great job of curating the experience. Definitely recommend the tasting and buying a bottle! read more

So many words come to mind, but really all that needs to be said is- Take the Cocktail Making Experience class!!! Hunter is so personable, full of whiskey knowledge and really made us feel confident in making cocktails for ourselves, friends and family. read more

Standard Proof is not a typical bar that you would find on Rainey street. First, the location is away from the hub bub, but still within an acceptable distance for those that wish to hop around. Two, this is a tasting room with a chill vibe that allows you to actually have a conversation with the person next to you while trying a variety of amazing whiskey's. Third, they offer a higher quality of food than most places on Rainey which is definitely a warm welcome from food trucks. And finally, the staff: Joe, Alexis, and Kira were very engaging and simply awesome! I love the concept in that while they have an exciting lineup of cocktails, you also have the option to try Standard drinks with different whisky flavors, which is how we discovered the pineapple flavored old fashioned. I am going to preface this by saying, that not only am I not an old fashioned girl, but unless whisky is heavily masked, I do not usually enjoy it AT.ALL. However, I found myself enjoying quite a few sips of my husbands pineapple old fashioned! My favorites were the Ginger, I Hardly Know Her, Espresso'Self, Peach Please and the Makin' Love at Midnight. I highly recommend every single drink, but my love of the evening was the Makin' Love at Midnight. Words cannot express how sneaky and delicious this drink is. For bites, we enjoyed the street corn fritters and Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Hattie B's is my favorite haunt for the Nashville hot chicken and I like it hot! So, if you are like me, go all the way and get the "bad idea" sauce. I promise, it is not that bad...but don't blame me if you can't take the heat. Seasonally, the drinks will change, which means that we will be going back to discover a few more favorites. read more

Amazing drinks. Whiskey made proper. If you're going to take the cocktail class, request Hunter. You won't be disappointed. read more

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As an introverted homebody, I usually do not enjoy experiences, but this was 10 out of 10 and 100% worth it! Hunter was an excellent educator and we learned a lot about whiskey and cocktail products. Not only was the cocktail class a superfun experience, we learned so much, and found a new "go-to" place. Thanks for a great Saturday afternoon! read more

The Hands-on Cocktail Experience is awesome. I would highly recommend it if you're looking to drink plenty of whiskey and learn about making some cocktails. Book it and you won't regret it. read more

I stopped in here on a whim with my hubby- what can i say he loves his whiskey haha but the amazing service i received from dusty will keep me coming back every chance I can! you would have thought I'd known her for 10+ years even my hubs was a little jelly anyways! You will not be disappointed with the amazing drinks, friendly staff and great atmosphere, if i could give it a 1000000 star i would! ps try the espresso'self its to die for! read more

Hunter was awesome! Get the whisky sour, it's a must. Also try the gin whisky or cinnamon. read more

Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Austin - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great atmosphere and staff. Hunter gave a great overall presentation on the whiskey. Black garlic aioli was amazing! Heavily recommend to people new to whiskey. read more