Many of the distilleries within the Lone Star State are committed to capturing the true spirit of Texas by sourcing everything in state — from water to 100 per cent Tex-as-grown grains and other key ingredients from local farms. Among the distilleries contributing to the success of the Texas whiskey boom is Still Austin Whiskey Co. The Austin, Texas-based company has a robust portfolio of incredible grain-to-glass whiskeys and an equally strong vision rooted in the city’s unique culture.
Still Austin sits at the Yard at St Elmo, a buzzy, mixed-use industrial warehouse development outside downtown Austin. Still Austin’s 10,000sq ft home is the first whiskey distillery in Austin city limits since Prohibition. Commendably, the massive state-of-the-art distillery was built with environmental sustainability in mind. The distillery is designed for water conservation and energy efficiency, with all of its energy stemming from renewable resources. Moreover, all spent grain is returned to local farmers for livestock feed. Still Austin’s dedication to sustainability is also the motivating factor behind its decision to produce only grain-to-glass whiskeys. It solely purchases 100 per cent Texas grain varieties from family-owned farms within the state. “Family-owned farms think about the land’s sustainability, and they want it to last for generations — and that’s super important to us. So, we make everything ourselves from grain to glass,”
