Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and Tasting Room — Local services in Blanco

We planned a little trip away to the Hill Country with my whiskey aficionado husband in mind. He was looking forward to coming here and since we had our 4 year old son with us, I came prepared. I saw their website said they were kid friendly and our kid is very well behaved. It was in the 40’s, so I knew we would have to hang out inside while he enjoyed a flight of all they had to offer. We were greeted, but I instantly felt a vibe of not really wanting to see a kid there. I greeted back and took my son to the furthest table I could and set up playing the games they had as well as the few toys I brought. Even though we seated ourselves as far from the bar as possible, it was nearly empty so it was easy to hear the conversation from where we were seated. The barkeepers were using a lot of profanity and I lost count of how many times the “F” word was said. They also kept talking about how much money they had made that day, comparing it to how much they had made before, this quarter verses last year. Yes we heard all the amounts. And it left us with such a sour taste of the place we decided not to buy any bottles nor merchandise we had planned. I waited till my husband was nearly finished with his flight before taking my son outside in the cold to get him away from the profanity being used. Please do not advertise your distillery as being kid friendly if you allow your employees to curse like sailors...

If I could separate my ratings it’d be a 1 star for service and 4 stars for the bourbon. 4 of us, 2 couples, drove over 2 hours to specifically experience what the New York Times had featured in Feb of 2018. Marsha Milam has created a bourbon worthy of the Texas namesake, Ben Milam. The 3 varieties are presented in 3 glasses and each has a great distinctiveness. However, the service was terrible. It was 45 minutes before close on a Saturday night and we were the last 4 people in the tasting room. The lady working had no interest in talking with us about the 3 flavors and was busy looking at her phone when I asked her a question. When she realized I was asking her a question she looked up and said, “what did you say?” After answering my question she started cleaning up the room and shutting the place down. While we sat and discussed our 2 tastings, she poured herself an Old Fashion. She was checked out and irritated by our presence. I wanted to like this place and recommend it to others, but there is no interest from the higher prices than Total Wine and disinterested staff. Cancelled the worth of the NYT article. Marsha needs to reset her place...

From Mike “Big Chief” Hiatt – The Whiskey Trip Podcast

Milam & Greene Distillery in Blanco, Texas is the real deal. As someone who travels the country tasting whiskey and talking with the folks who make it, I can tell you—this place is something special.

Master Distiller Marlene Holmes brings decades of knowledge and a whole lot of heart to every bottle. Her attention to detail and her love for the craft are poured into every expression. Whether it’s their classic bourbon or a limited-edition release, you can taste the experience and excellence.

Brenda, the tasting room manager, is a rockstar. She made us feel right at home, walked us through the lineup with infectious energy, and told the story of Milam & Greene with pride. She’s one of those people who makes you want to sit, sip, and stay a while.

The entire staff—from the folks behind the bar to the ones working the stills—are passionate, welcoming, and damn good at what they do. If you’re traveling through the Hill Country, Milam & Greene needs to be on your whiskey trail.

This place doesn’t just pour great whiskey—it pours great people, great stories, and great memories. Cheers from The...