How long is the tour?

The After Hours Whiskey Tour runs about 90 minutes and combines guided production walkthroughs with curated tastings.

Are reservations required?

Yes. Space is limited to about 20 guests; reserve via the booking link to secure a spot.

Is this appropriate for first-time whiskey drinkers?

Absolutely. The tour is designed for both newcomers and seasoned fans, with step-by-step explanations and guided samples.

Can I participate if I’m under 21?

Minimum age for tastings is 21; policies for non-drinking attendees are not specified—check the booking page or contact Rock Town Distillery directly.

Is there a fee for the Hand Fill Experience?

The Hand Fill Experience is an optional add-on offered at a discount for tour guests; pricing and availability are provided during booking.

Are tours wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility details were not provided in the description; contact the operator or check the booking page for current accessibility information.

After-Hours Whiskey Tour at Rock Town Distillery — Bourbon Heritage Month Experience

On select September evenings, Bourbon Heritage Month arrives at Rock Town Distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas, with an intimate After Hours Whiskey Tour that pulls back the curtain on how bourbon becomes something worth savoring. The distillery experience takes visitors through the Stillhouse, past copper and steel, into the Barrel Warehouse, along the bottling line, and close enough to taste fermenting mash straight from the tank. It’s a hands-on look at grain-to-glass craft rooted in locally grown grain and Arkansas know-how.

This 90-minute tasting and interpretive walk-through focuses on what legally defines bourbon, how mash bills and sour mashing shape flavor, and how barrel choice and finishing steer the final profile. With groups capped at twenty, the tour keeps conversations personal and questions prioritized. Guests sample along the process: fresh mash, intermediate distillate, and finished whiskey, with explanations of how aging in charred oak transforms spirit chemistry, color and aroma. The Barrel Warehouse, with its stacked American oak and the warm scent of wood and spirit, makes for a rare behind-the-scenes view that most visitors don’t get.

The tour is a special part of Little Rock’s experiential food-and-drink scene because Rock Town Distillery pairs regional grain sourcing with visible production lines—showing visitors not just a tasting, but how local agriculture ties into the city’s economy. For travelers who usually chase peaks and rivers, this is an urban adventure that ties sensory learning to regional culture: you’ll leave with a sharper sense of how American bourbon rules interact with Arkansas craft practices.

Practical details are simple: the experience runs approximately 90 minutes and is offered on select Thursday nights in September; reservations are required and space is limited. The After Hours timing makes the distillery feel different—quieter, cooler, and more focused—so bring a valid ID, comfortable shoes for standing, and an appetite for questions. For those who want more, there’s an optional Hand Fill Experience that lets you bottle, label and wax-dip your own keepsake from a Rock Town barrel at a discount.

Why book it? It’s a concentrated, expert-led look at aging, distillation, and flavor design that’s ideal for whiskey-curious travelers and seasoned tasters alike. Within a short walk through production spaces and a close, curated tasting, you’ll gain vocabulary, context and a new appreciation for how barley, corn, oak and time combine to make bourbon distinct. Rock Town Distillery’s After Hours tour turns a spirits factory into a classroom and a sensory destination in Little Rock. Expect to leave with tasting notes usable at bars and bottle shops, a clearer appreciation for cooperage and char levels, plus the chance to bring home a hand-filled bottle—a souvenir and conversation starter that captures Arkansas craft whiskey and the night’s behind-the-scenes story.

About Rock Town Distillery

Rock Town Distillery, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a craft whiskey distillery known for hand-made bourbon, rye, and experimental small-batch spirits. The distillery operates public and private tours, tasting experiences, and interactive classes that connect visitors with the whiskey-making process.

Experiences include the Private Barrel Selection Experience—guests choose their own bourbon barrel after a behind-the-scenes tour and tastings; the Progressive Whiskey Tour, a 90-minute walkthrough from grain to glass with hands-on sampling; the Rock Town Distillery Guided Tour, a one-hour tour with a tasting of eight award-winning spirits; the Hand Bottling Tour, where participants bottle Arkansas Bourbon straight from the barrel; and the Gold Rush Cocktail Class, a mixology session to craft classic and personalized cocktails.

Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who explain fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging, and tastings feature five- and five-year-old spirits and unfiltered whiskey samples. The distillery emphasizes quality ingredients, transparent production methods, and licensed operations compliant with state regulations. Facilities include a copper still, fermentation tanks, and a barrel warehouse that visitors can explore.

Rock Town Distillery has received regional recognition for award-winning spirits and operates with a focus on visitor safety, product consistency, and authentic Arkansas flavor. The combination of guided education, hands-on experiences, and retail options makes it a trusted destination for whiskey enthusiasts, groups, and visitors seeking a memorable, locally rooted tasting experience in Little Rock. On-site retail sales and private event options provide seamless ways to purchase bottles, schedule group visits, or host memorable Arkansas distillery celebrations and year-round.