Copper Pot Distillery Tour & Spirits Tasting in New Orleans
Discover the craft behind the pour at a working New Orleans distillery
Includes
Tour, tasting, cocktail sample
Highlights
Step inside Old Alker Distillery for a sensory look at small-batch spirit production. Explore the art and science of distilling, then put your palate to work with an expert-guided tasting.
Itinerary
Distillery Tour: Get an insider's view of our grain-to-glass process, featuring our traditional copper pot distillation setup. Pro Guided Tasting Class: Learn the fundamentals of how spirits are crafted and how professionals nose, sip, and evaluate flavor profiles. Guided Flight Tasting: A coached tasting of three signature house spirits: Old Alker Vodka Ultra-smooth and pot-distilled for maximum mouthfeel. Old Alker Small-Batch Rum Distilled in copper with rich local sugarcane character. Old Alker Botanical Gin: Crafted and blended from 3 individual gin distillations for a citrus forward crisp profile Signature Parting Cocktail: Cap off your visit with a sample of a freshly mixed, seasonal craft cocktail featuring one of our pot-stilled spirits.
Important details
- Ages 21+ only. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID to enter the distillery floor and participate in tastings.
- Wear closed-toe shoes. Sandals, flip-flops, and other open-toed footwear are not permitted on the tour.
- Arrive and check in 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to join once the group has departed for the distillery floor.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. If you arrive late, a later tour that day may be available on standby, subject to seats. You'll receive a full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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FAQs
There is no dedicated parking lot. Street parking is available nearby, but spaces can fill up quickly. Allow extra time to find a space before your tour.
Dress comfortably for your distillery tour. Temperatures on the active production floor vary with operational cycles.
Meeting details
The Old Alker Distillery main tasting room, 8304 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
