Durham Distillery
Phone: (919) 937-2121
Durham Distillery is leading a gin renaissance in the South and has been voted one of the best gins in the world. Led by scientist team Melissa and Lee Katrincic, the pair combines traditional gin-making methods with modern-day chemistry to create spirits and liqueurs that are both classic and fresh. The beautifully bottled Conniption Gin is distilled in a custom-designed German copper pot still for the ultimate crisp taste and clean flavor profile. Try their spirits at Conniption Bar & Lounge, the adjoining cocktail bar owned by the Katrincics, at the bar's second location at RDU International Airport or at plenty of restaurants and bars in Durham. Visit their distillery for a tour.
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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
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Google Rating
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The Juniper Room upstairs is a great place to learn and taste! Kyle knows his stuff and is always ready to answer questions. Great way to pass the time waiting for the bar to open!
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Loved this distillery! The weekend bartenders took such great care of us! They were so knowledgeable and taught us so much while we sampled our flight.
The gin was so good too, I loved that you could smell each ingredient as they kept them on the counter. We loved them so much that when we got home we ordered a bottle (we flew with carryons, otherwise we would have bought bottles there). The canned gin and tonics were FANTASTIC too.
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The brewery tour was so fun! Everyone is so nice and funny. I love the atmosphere and gin here. Will recommend very highly the chocolate drink they have here. It's so good. Also shout out to whoever had the idea for a mcdonalds vodka hahahaha.
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If you are in Durham, you must give them a shot. 😉. Truly a brilliant and beautiful location and the drinks are incredible. The team is exceptional. Molly and Josh are the best.
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Thank you so much to Josh and his explanations as per distillation process
We had a wonderful time and the products are excellent. A true passionate and very pleasant host who shares his craft with simplicity — an absolute must!
Anne
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