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What to do and see in Louisiana, United States: The Best Distilleries
Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
Restaurants in Louisiana
1. Bayou Rum Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 127 reviews
Bayou Rum is handmade in the largest privately-owned rum distillery in the USA, utilizing traditional methods with state-of-the-art technology for all four steps: fermentation, distillation, maturation, and bottling. The beautiful facility in Lacassine, Louisiana offers distillery tours, rum tasting bar and an incomparable gift shop shop experience for those who visit the home of Bayou Rum.
Reviewed By 575tomh - Beaumont, United States
If you enjoy alcohol in any form, this place had run that can be mixed with just about any kind of drink. Nice little tour of the facility and free tasting afterward. Great venue and they have a very large room for parties, receptions. Etc.
2. Atelier Vie
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Atelier Vie is an award-winning distillery located in the Mid City area of New Orleans. We're open every weekend from 10-2 on Saturday & Sunday for our Bottle Sales Hours. Our products include Toulouse Red, Absinthe Rouge; Toulouse Green, Absinthe Verte; Buck 25, 125-proof infusion vodka; RIZ, Louisiana Rice Whiskey; and Euphrosine Gin #9. Home of Real New Orleans Spirits!
3. Laissez Versez
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Rank Wildcat Spirits
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By TNTLBC - Long Beach, United States
Terrific tour and learned a lot about the rum distilling process. All of the rums we tasted were terrific. Tait, David, Andy, and Doug were very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended!
5. Three Roll Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Three Roll Estate opened in Spring of 2017 in downtown Baton Rouge. It is a full production distillery, and features a Tasting Room, outdoor courtyard and tours (by reservation only). Three Roll Estate was created in partnership with Alma Sugar Plantation. The partnership between the sugar mill and the distillery allows for a unique control over the quality of spirits produced. This results in one of the country’s only estate bottled producers of spirits and rhum agricole in the continental U.S. From our farm, to our mill, to our distillery, to your glass - we ferment our own.
Reviewed By GrapevineEscape - Grapevine, United States
We took a tour of the Three Roll Estate facility and had a tasting of their amazing rums! Each one has a unique flavor, and everything was so incredibly impressive. Kendrick was truly extraordinary! Three Roll Estate is extremely lucky to have such a talented and professional individual. We had a young one with us, and he made her a fruit juice drink and let her try sugar cane. Simply. Amazing. This was a highlight to our trip. If you like distilleries, do yourself a favor and don’t miss out on this experience!!!
6. Yellowfin Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By zyvens
This place is absolutely amazing! It's a small distillery based out of the heart of Sulphur, Louisiana! After working in SW LA for a few months, I decided to return for a special visit that included a trip to the distillery! The owner, Jameson, was very kind to answer any questions we had over the phone. We got to the home of the Yellowfin Vodka and were soon greeted by the only other employee in the company. While his name escapes me, mans gave us an incredible tour of the establishment! My friend Bri and I were thoroughly impressed with the taste of their product! We also really like the way that mans presented every aspect of their business to us. He let us sample some exclusive spirits that aren't even in the shelves yet! We felt like true kings. Next time, I'm getting one of the exclusive éditions that was made in collaboration with McNeese, the local university in Lake Charles. Anyways, great place. Great people. Great liquor.
7. The Sazerac House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
The Sazerac House is one part history and traditions, two parts interactive exhibits and experiences, mixed with spirited events and a dash of rich New Orleans culture. Visit us to experience distinctive tastes and traditions worth carrying forward. Where the past, present and future come together-over cocktails, of course. *Holiday and parade hours subject to change.
Reviewed By JamesA889
Wow! The restoration of this building was amazing, and the pictures on their web page are not lying. This place is beautiful. It's part active distillery and part museum, and all of it is world class. The free tour is top-notch. John, our tour guide, weaved together New Orleans culture and history, served up some yummy libations and the 1.5 hours passed by quickly. Our group of 5 agreed that we want to come back with our wives and other friends because this place and the tour are great. If it wasn't for Covid, this place would be packed. And it certainly deserves its high ranking on things do in NOLA.
8. Old New Orleans Rum Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,197 reviews
Celebration Distillery, located in the Gentilly area of New Orleans, is the Oldest Premium Rum Distillery in US and the only in Louisiana. Tours Times:Monday-Friday at 12pm, 2pm & 4pmSaturdays at 2pm & 4pm. The cost is $15/person. Call to book complimentary transportation from the French Quarter Monday-Friday.
Reviewed By winna2019 - Orlando, United States
Bob was a great tour guide, he was thorough and was excellent at being able to balance history with how rum was made currently and in the past. There was definitely plenty of different rums to try, my favorite was the Gingeroo!
9. Seven Three Distilling Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Seven Three Distilling is a small-batch distiller of fine American spirits, located in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. Drawing our name from the 73 neighborhoods that tell the story of New Orleans, it is our passion for this place that informs and enriches our meticulously-crafted spirits. Drop by our distillery for tours, tastings, and hospitality worthy of the city we love.
Reviewed By Geo4mMiami - Miami, United States
In town for Mardi Gras and spent the afternoon here and it was great. The tour was fun our guide Mike was great with a lot of knowledge of the city and the tastings are a plus.
10. NOLA Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Showing daily tours of our newly remodeled distillery and serving craft spirits in our tasting room. We have Handcrafted Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, Rum, Moonshine and Daiquiri's. Come check us out!
Reviewed By Foosballisthedevil - New Orleans, United States
I found this hidden gem walking around the streets of New Orleans. The owner gave me a tour of the distillery and it looks so clean inside I would definitely recommend it to all of my friends. The bartender made me a couple drinks which were wonderful and it was very affordably priced.
