Southwest: 2026 Top Tasting Rooms

Southwestern Tasting Rooms

The Top Tasting Rooms is a new 2026 list we released through Craft Spirits Magazine. Top tasting rooms—46, to be exact—were chosen through a comprehensive review of each nomination’s design, atmosphere, and community impact. Evaluators looked at when the space opened, how the layout functions for guests and staff, and how well the design and ambiance reflect the distillery’s brand and ethos. They also considered the range of events hosted, the space’s commitment to inclusivity, and any unique, innovative, or story‑driven elements that set the tasting room apart.

WanderFolk Distillery

Guthrie, Oklahoma
wanderfolkspirits.com
The Wander Inn, official tasting room of WanderFolk Distillery, is located in the heart of Guthrie, Oklahoma’s historic district with the storefront space having been built 120 years ago. Upon entrance, customers are initially charmed with an eclectic nod to the Victorian architecture of the area. There are a wide array of games and books to borrow, and if you’re lucky, you might catch our Head Distiller tinkling on a piano on the west wall.

Whiskey Del Bac

Tucson, Arizona
whiskeydelbac.com
An inviting, open air tasting room rooted in the desert southwest. Whiske Del Bac has high ceilings and is adjacent to our distillery operations and rackhouse, allowing guests to feel like they are a part of the process. For larger events, like release parties and fundraisers, the space offers flexibility, with modular tables, chairs, stools, and seating arrangements to facilitate flow at larger gatherings. String lighting and vintage lamps are featured to elevate the comfort and ambiance of our entire space. They also feature small touches of mesquite wood throughout the tasting room, enhancing our brand’s ethos of being rooted in the Sonoran desert. Finally, a black and white vintage photograph of Emiliana Zapata above the bar, a nod to the rich, cultural tapestry of the Sonoran desert and his fight to support the rights of the Mexican peoples.

Las Vegas Distillery

Henderson, Nevada
lasvegasdistillery.com
There’s a real sense of place here. For those who want to get a taste of classic Vegas, this is the place. Las Vegas Distillery’s brand is all about hospitality and paying an homage to the time where hospitality was everything in Vegas. The distillery is very big on honoring and educating consumers about the city’s history. Every photo on the wall has a description and vistoris can look them up using a QR code for more details and history. It also showcases scenes from films made in Vegas and famous moments in Vegas history.