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The Musician's Victory: Double Gold at Spirits Competition

The Musician's Double Gold victory at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is a testament to Still Austin's commitment to excellence and craft.

THE PEOPLE MUST HAVE THEIR WHISKEY!

We’ve been working with the Texas Whiskey Association to enact a temporary change in Texas’s direct shipping law for distilled spirits, due to the coronavirus situation. This change would allow you to shop online for distilled spirits and have them shipped directly to your doorstep. With that said, we are still 100% committed to supporting our partners, including local liquor stores, our distributor partners, and small businesses. For those who are able to safely shop for products, we encourage you to continue to support your local store.

SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN, CLEAN

Over the next few months, our distillery will produce more than 100,000 gallons of hand sanitizer. Yes, gallons.

Keeping Austin Safe: Our Commitment Amidst Challenges

At Still Austin, we take whiskey very seriously—and nothing is more serious than the safety of our team and our dedicated customers. That’s why we have made the difficult decision to close our tasting room bar for the next few weeks, along with cancelling upcoming events.

THE SHOW IS #STILLON

Hey Hey, My My, Rock and Roll Will Never Die Here at Still, we are both proud and saddened by our city’s decision to shut down Austin’s largest music festival. Despite this setback, we want to continue to support our local musicians—and those who have traveled from afar, despite the dangers. We also want to give local residents someplace to relax and enjoy music, while drinking exceptional spirits in a safe environment. Finally, we don’t want to miss a chance to support HAAM: the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

DISTILLER’S CORNER: FEELING OUR OATS

We’ve had some serious success with our Distillery Reserve Series—especially with our special holiday release Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon, which sold out almost immediately. But to quote rock demigods Bachman Turner Overdrive, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

50 BANDS IN 5 DAYS? LET’S DO THIS.

America’s suh-wankiest music festival is heading to our backyard this March. As a whiskey distillery in the Live Music Capital of the World, you didn’t think we’d slack, did you?

OH, SHERRY, OUR LOVE HOLDS ON

What happens when you combine the mystery of old-world Spain with the brash spirit of Texas? You get Still Austin’s new, ultra-limited-edition rye bourbon, which our distillers have finished in a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask. The result is a sweet, deceptively dark spirit, reflecting the nuances of the Spanish oak.

Reflections from Still Austin's Head Distiller: Two Years

As he surveys the distillery in South Austin—after launching a batch of high-rye bourbon that’s proven far more popular in Austin than he could have dreamed, and preparing to expand across Texas with a new batch—head distiller John Schrepel is eager to share the credit. “We’ve built an amazing team here at Still Austin,” he says. “We’re all dedicated professionals; we’re all staying true to the craft. Everyone trusts and believes in what we’re doing here, which is producing the best bourbons and whiskeys and gins in this country. We are constantly striving to make the highest quality spirits we can.”

REALNESS IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE

John Schrepel has been tinkering with a number of different corn varietals, looking to release some creative small batches in the future. Our head distiller has made no secret, from the very beginning, that he wants Still Austin to offer red, white and blue bourbons on a limited basis. “Whether they’re sold on the shelf separately,” he says, “or in a three-pack, or all blended together . . . this is going to make a great story. It has craft written all over it.” And craft, of course, is at the very heart of Still’s ethos. The result? Sometime in the next couple of years, Still Austin will release new Jimmy Red and Ultra High Rye Blue Bourbons (in addition to a white corn offering.)