Fierce Whiskers Distillery

Austin, Texas, USA

Blending tradition and innovation as a new Texas whiskey legacy.

Client

Fierce Whiskers

Project Size

13,360 SF

Completed in

2021

Visitors encounter immersive journey through the whiskey-making process, observing milling, fermenting, and distilling operations firsthand from the Tasting Room.

Fierce Whiskers is a visionary facility poised to become the premier whiskey destination in Texas and beyond. This venture pioneers a new legacy, marrying tradition with innovation in the whiskey-making industry. From its distinctive barrel rickhouse, echoing bourbon distillation processes, to its inviting tasting room offering firsthand encounters with onsite-crafted whiskey, every element reflects a dedication to showcasing authentic craftsmanship through both the expression of its structures and curated experiences. The first of its kind in Texas and permitted within Austin city limits, this facility blends science and craft.

Innovative and sustainable design decisions optimize the arid Central Texas climate and prioritize environmental impact reduction. Orientation toward the lush greenbelt and strategic solar panel placement underscores a commitment to energy efficiency and resource conservation.

With meticulous attention to safety and well-being, the facility’s design prioritizes employee and visitor comfort, incorporating ample natural light, fresh air circulation, and durable, easy-to-sanitize materials. From production to hospitality, Fierce Whiskers Distillery promises an unparalleled blend of tradition, innovation, and community engagement in Austin.

I always appreciate when an architect speaks the language of the product that it’s trying to sell, and when they understand the importance of that product as historical, tasteful, aged. All those characteristics are there in the architecture.

Paola Calzada, Texas Architect Magazine