Left Turn Distillery

BEST Gin EVER. Also has wonderful Vodka, Piñón rum, and Blue Corn Whiskey. This local owner/​operated distillery produces some of the best spirits I have ever tasted. Book a tour for informative, impressive event.

Outstanding establishment! The best gin ever! Awesome people and service. You must try this place!

Love this place. It is a work in progress. The owners and servers are great, the drinks are really good, and it is evolving into a place I will hang out more often. Give this place a try!

I’ve known Brian for a while and had him do machining for space hardware years ago. He puts the same thought and skill into these creations. The corn whisky is an acquired taste, different from the barrel aged varieties and yet with its own character to be appreciated. The amazing part is that the process is not nearly as complicated as I expected, emphasizing the art involved. Definitely worth more visits to sample the rest of the spirits.

You can make a meal out of the skewers at the bloody mary spread. Six bucks seemed like a good deal as I’ve paid twice that at other make your own bloody mary bars. I had an expired groupon for this place worth $ 12 and they honored the face value without any hassle.
Looks like they are adding a central bar in the center of the lounge area. Will be interested to see how it comes together.

Left Turn Distillery, named for Bugs Bunny’s famous navigational error is definitely a Right Turn in Albuquerque for anyone looking for a #LocalSpiritsExperience.
Located in the «Brewing District» near La Cumbre Brewery and ABQ’s other great distillery, 365, Left Turn puts the focus on delicious Spirits lovingly distilled in a family operation.
Brian has more experience distilling than is legal — I’ll let him explain when you visit — and it’s apparent in the glass.
Thanks to my radical Chicana Lawyer Daughter, who knows I likes me some #Local, I got a Tasting Tour as a Regalo Navideño. So I can tell you the Old Tom Gin, the Corn Whiskey and the Piñon Rum are delicious and their Vodka is clean and smooth.
Left Turn is one of twelve (12!) distillers In. The. World. making Old Tom style gin. Guess how many distillers are making Piñon Rum?
And their cocktails are yummy, too. I tried a Greyhound (the vodka did it’s job; it disappeared) and a House cocktail made with Left Turn’s own Ginger Brew and the Gin that was delightfully delicious.
As Arnold Schwarzenegger famously said, «I’ll be back.»

The spirits are great and a great price. They are currently renovating So the atmosphere is a little rough. The English mule is recommended!

Mmmmmmmmm cocktails!
You can’t go wrong.
We did the tour and the owner is amazing and has vast knowledge.
Not to mention tasty booze that makes you forget your sorrows.
It’s early on a Sunday and I am now craving their blue corn whiskey.
They have great twists on old timey spirits.
I am not a bloodymary fan but I want to go pay them a visit just to see their awesome bloody mary topping buffet.

Amazing service and drinks! Stopped by here before leaving Albuquerque and was not disappointed! Jade gave us a tasting of all their spirits and a history behind each of them. Wish there was something like this in Florida! Definitely try their homemade ginger beer!!!

Bloody Sunday! I swear this place is intoxicating. All in a good way – from the friendly and welcoming crew to the exotic concoctions they whip out for you.
All the garnishes they lay out is like a smörgåsbord and it brought joy to my heart – shrimp, olives, onions, celery, asparagus and more. Their bloody mary mix had just enough bite to keep it interesting. I ordered the Habanero vodka and it had a real sting to it, but went down so smooth. Loved it. They’re already expanding the space and next time, I’m plopping my butt in one of those comfy leather chairs. See you there.

Ironically, I accidentally made a right turn instead of a left onto Girard… I know, duh, come on Danielle, it’s in the name! ;) But after a U-​y near La Cumbre, I was back on the right track. We had a tour set up for 7PM and sadly I had hit a bout of traffic and was a few minutes late, but I called ahead to let them know and they didn’t mind waiting. Hooray. Thanks for being so kind, guys.
We were greeted by Amber, who was super friendly, funny, informative and an all around perfect point of contact and bartender. She ran through the gin, vodka, rum and whiskey tastings like a pro. The gin was awesome, and like they say, they make gin for people who don’t like gin. Well — I’m one of those people, and I totally loved it! The hint of juniper and sugar in the gin was fantastic. The vodka had a smooth finish. The piñón rum was really yummy… a strong after taste of piñón and would have paired so well with horchata in a coffee. The whiskey was blue corn and you sure could taste and smell it! Amber did such an amazing job of explaining the spirits and then made us each a cocktail to take with us on the tour. I had a Greyhound, and she personalized it with the addition of blue curacao, which I love, and it was probably the best Greyhound I’ve had! Part of that was the booze itself, and the rest was the creative addition and of course love from our bartendress!
Once our cocktails were made, Brian, the jolly distiller, greeted us and took us on back. I was SO impressed that he actually made the machinery he used. How inventive and such a great use of his skills. He helped us to truly understand the distilling world… LOTS of information, but presented in such a comfortable way that it really sunk in. He was super down to earth and friendly, and just an all around cool guy to meet. I was so impressed. Plus, his story of the intern who dropped 10 gallons of molasses had me cracking up. I could picture that so well lmao. You totally have to get a tour and explanation of this place!
What a homey distillery with such a family like vibe (they even had their cute pups runnin’ around)! They have little peanuts and trail mix in little turnable containers. What’s that kind of device called? Please someone help me lol… Like a gum ball machine but for nuts and the likes. :P Also, a tasty lookin’ food truck was set up outside, but sadly it had left by the time our tour had finished. I’d love to try it next time though. So, follow Bugs Bunny’s lead and make a Left Turn into this distillery.

Picked up a bottle of Piñon Rum. It’s tasty. Left Turn is a fun way to spend the night and support a local business.

I’m not much of a drinker but Left Turn was a good time. Our group was given a tour of the facility and a tasting. Brian is the man in charge and has a great attitude about his work. The spirits are classic and quality. It’s average for hanging out to drink but they did have a food truck outside the day we were there. Pick up a bottle for home and enjoy a great local New Mexico business.

Left turn is on the fast track to being yet another local cocktail and food truck connect. It’s situated in the commercial area close to I40 and some other microbreweries. So far I’ve been twice both were good experiences. I’ve met Brian (the master distiller) and Jade, both are really nice and have been nothing but helpful when selecting a drink. We decided to happen in last Sunday for the ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ Bloody Mary and brunch deal. I really liked it because it was basically a build your own Bloody Mary bar. We set on the patio and felt a cool breeze and mist while enjoying our sandwich. I’m thinking it could become part of a Sunday regular stop. Stop in and support your local distillery, I’m guessing you’ll be glad you did!

I was lucky enough to attend a two Unilocal events at Left Turn Distillery. The first one I was given samples of the spirits they offer. Their Brothers Old Tom Gin is the best gin I’ve ever tasted. I also got the pleasure of taking a tour and learning how all the spirits are made. All of the equipment is handmade by the master distiller, Brian. He is very friendly and down to earth. He is passionate about making spirits and you can tell he is enjoying what he is doing. This enjoyment is passed on to his employees, they are very happy and helpful. Don’t be scared if their are two playful dogs running around, they are very friendly as well.
The second event was their first «Sunday, Bloody Sunday,». I say first, hoping they will do it again. Both my husband and I were a fan and would love to do it again. They provide you a glass with the vodka of your choice, then you get to build your own Bloody Mary. They had tons of condiments for your bloody creation. There was a food truck parked outside to provide everyone with brunch or lunch. Again everyone was super happy and helpful. I guess you can say it’s «Happy Land». I know I left both times with a smile and happy! And plan on going back, for some more happiness!

This is an Albuquerque hidden gem! This is a local distillery crafting wonderful spirits sourcing local ingredients. Stop in and have an extremely reasonably priced cocktail or book a tour! Tours are fun and informative! Support your local distillery and meet some friendly folks. We had a blast! Thanks for the tour and thanks for the awesome drinks!

Look beyond the less-​than-​exciting exterior and get ready for some great local booze! Brian (the distiller/​owner/​etc) currently has Old Tom Gin and a clean vodka. He also gives tours in the afternoons (call and ask). Rum is currently fermenting and plans for whiskey are on the horizon. Stop by and taste some delicious spirits and then order a handmade cocktail! Also, ask to swing into the backroom — Totally worth checking out the hand hammered copper still that the distiller did himself!

Wonderful place! I was the only one in there at the time (Tuesday late afternoon) but the bartender took good care of me. Great conversation and learned some things about New Mexico (I’m from out of state). Would love to visit again. Tried their gin and vodka as well as 2 other northern distillars offerings. Fantastic cocktails. Brian, you are doing a wonferful job! Keep it up! Can’t wait to try the rum soon! Cheers!

Heard about this place from a friend and decided to do a tour. They have some great gin and that’s that I am not the biggest fan of gin. The vodka here is superb, try a Moscow mule. Best part is being led through a tour by the owner who made everything himself including the equipment!

Go here. Even if you just have two drinks and bring a bottle of handcrafted, local, microbrewed gin home, you will always have the story to tell. You were there at the beginning. This is the type of startup that Google should be backing.
This great little gem is the vision of Brian who started crafting both gin and vodka from his previous business location. The cocktails are simple to showcase the great taste of the gin and the pureness of the vodka.
The company is going to grow (with your support), the lounge will expand, and he is already constructing the equipment (yes, the owner is the fabricator of all the equipment as well) to make rum. Go here now before the velvet rope goes up and only Jay-​Z and Beyoncé are allowed in.