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Acre Distilling

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Acre Distilling Co.

Overview of the Distillery

Acre Distilling sits in Fort Worth's historic Hell's Half Acre and is an award-winning small-batch distillery with a public tasting room above the production. Since opening in December 2015, Acre has produced single malt whisky and bourbon side by side with gin, vodka, rum and a range of liqueurs. The combination of the founders' brewing backgrounds and an active offering of tours, blending sessions and cocktail classes makes the place a vibrant destination for spirits enthusiasts.

History

Acre Distilling opened in December 2015 in Hell's Half Acre, an area in Fort Worth with a strong historical identity. The initiative was led by a team of former brewers; Tony Formby is the owner, while JB Flowers and Brad Berven contribute as head distiller and distiller respectively. From the start, the goal was to produce high-quality small-batch spirits and to create a public space where production, tasting and local history could come together. Above the production, Hell's Half Acre Bar opened, which is both a cocktail bar, event venue and retail shop. Weekly tours and tastings and a range of bookable experiences have made Acre a nationally recognized player in craft distilling.

Ingredients and Production

Production at Acre is small-batch craft and includes a wide range of spirit types: single malt whisky, bourbon, gin, vodka, rum as well as liqueurs and cordials. The founders come from the brewing world, which has shaped the working methods and focus on raw material quality. The distillery's approach emphasizes local sourcing and attention to detail, and the distillery combines the distillation itself with outreach through weekly tastings and public programs. Production is done in batches rather than continuous industrial manufacturing, and the bar upstairs is actively used to present the products in cocktails and tasting flights.

Whiskies

Acre offers a wide range of craft products: single malt whisky and bourbon form part of the production alongside gin, vodka, rum and various liqueurs. The products are presented both as bottles in the bar's retail area and as part of the tasting experiences in tours and special events. The official product range is available in-store and through the bookable tasting events.

Visit the Distillery

Visitors can book a range of experiences: Distillery Tour + Tasting, Whisky Blending Session, Cocktail Class, and specialized pairings. The tours and tastings run weekly and require booking. Hell's Half Acre Bar functions as a cocktail bar, event venue and shop, where bottles can be purchased during opening hours under the stated rules for bottle sales. The opening hours are Tuesday–Wednesday 15:00–20:00, Thursday 15:00–21:00, Friday 15:00–22:00, Saturday 12:00–22:00 and Sunday 12:00–18:00.

The stated opening hours are Tuesday - Wednesday 3:00-8:00; Thursday 3:00-9:00; Friday 3:00-10:00; Saturday 12:00-10:00; Sunday 12:00-6:00.
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Philosophy and Craftsmanship

Acre emphasizes the origin of the raw materials, the quality of the ingredients, local sourcing, and a meticulous approach to craft. The company describes its team as passionate and knowledgeable, and the combination of artisanal precision and storytelling is central to its operations.

Awards and Recognitions

  • One of the Ten Best Craft Distillery Tasting Rooms in America