History

Western Son Distillery was founded in 2011 by a group who wanted to break out of traditional office life and bring a rebellious spirit to the world. The community behind Western Son works to create spirit experiences that celebrate the spirit of the West. The distillery is located in Pilot Point, Texas, and it emphasizes blending creativity, passion, and expertise in every production.

Production / Manufacturing

Western Son describes its vodka as ten times distilled and gluten-free, made from 100% American corn, and flavored only with natural ingredients. The process involves expanding the traditional distillation process to achieve a high quality and a clean, smooth finish. There is an emphasis on using real fruit in all variants and on combining science and art in the production.

Products / Whiskey Series

Although the site primarily focuses on vodka, Western Son offers a range of vodka flavors as well as gin as part of their product lineup. In addition to Original Vodka, flavor variants include Blueberry, Lemon, Strawberry, Prickly Pear, Watermelon, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Lime, Raspberry, and Peach. Their products are presented as vodka variants made with real fruit, and a gin production is also mentioned. The distillery also highlights their two campuses in Texas and the history of Pilot Point, including a local reference to a former underwear factory environment as part of the house's culture.

Visits / Experiences

Western Son offers distillery tours and guest experiences through their hospitality center. Tours and centers are, however, temporarily paused according to the website, but they still indicate the option to visit, host private events, and participate in events in Pilot Point, Texas. Physical details such as the address are 217 West Division Street, Pilot Point, TX 76258, and the hours indicate Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Philosophy

The brand describes itself as drinking in the spirit of the West through a powerful spirits experience, where tradition meets innovation and hospitality meets determination. Their commitment includes a donation to the Peter Burks Unsung Hero Fund to support deployed military personnel and humanitarian efforts. The distillery also emphasizes having guests at the center and creating an atmosphere of Spirit of the West.