Corsair Artisan
1200 Clinton St,Ste 110, Nashville, TN, 37203
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1200 Clinton St,Ste 110
Nashville, TN, 37203 - Phone (615) 200-0320
- Website https://www.corsairdistillery.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
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Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
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Daniel L.
Ah, to have a bourbon tour in a dry county. That's how we ended up at Corsair when we read we couldn't taste at Jack Daniels. It almost didn't happen because Corsair seemingly hides secretively away in the Marathon Motorworks building. We wandered for 30 minutes before stumbling upon it. To think we weren't drunk yet, either. At least I don't think so. My girlfriend and I never heard of Corsair, and I'm glad we paid a visit. As a micro-distillery, we got an intimately informational tour of their facility from an engaging guide. To top it off, the tasting afterwards was amazing, offering sips from five spirits they produce. Absinthe? Yes, please! I recommend staying and ordering one of their signature cocktails, too. My girlfriend's "Dreamcicle" absinthe cocktail diplomatically entertained black licorice sweetness without the thick exaggeration of Black Sambuca liqueur. I decided on a whiskey-based drink with a dash of habanero sauce where its heat as well as the whiskey's played very well together. If you're into spirits--or simply want to see how they're made--drive out and tour Corsair. When you can't find their suite, don't think you're insane or unknowingly drunk because you'll eventually wander in and have a ball ... or cocktail.
(5)Christian S.
Corsair is a great local distillery. The liquor bar offers Corsair's gin, vanilla bean vodka, spiced rum, Wry Moon unaged rye whiskey, triple smoke American single malt whiskey, and red absinthe, plus occasional seasonal experiments. Adding to the vibe is a super nice outdoor courtyard and a beer bar that isn't open late, but has a great tap selection. This place is truly a great local hang.
(5)diana o.
Fantastic tour, tasting, and atmosphere. These men really know what they are doing here. Some of the smoothest tasting whiskey and gin out there. They also have a great selection of local beers you can have while waiting to go on the tour.
(5)Steve S.
Corsair Artisan is the biggity biggity bomb! It has it all: atmosphere, service, and delicious drinks at reasonable prices. I'm not big into liquor, so you'll find me in the taproom sipping on tasty brews. Tuesday and Wednesday are BOGO on all draft beers. They also fill growlers. If you are a lover of domestic light beer, you might want to stay away, but if you have an appreciation for full flavored craft beer, this is the place to be. Long live Corsair Artisan!
(5)Liz H.
Nestled in the back of Marathon Village, Corsair is a hidden treasure. There are two bar areas- for beer & liquor and an outdoor patio area. You can also wander the halls and check out photos and relics of Marathon Motorworks. The Bang Candy company and an antique store are in the same building, too. I went straight for the spirits and was pleased to see the Bang created syrups incorporated into drinks. The bartender was very friendly and despite others saying this is a pricey place, I found it very reasonable for the quality and quantity. Check it out!
(5)Stuart W.
Like many people, I like drinking - not like getting drinking to get drunk drinking, but drinking to have fun drinking. Lately, I have been working hard on my bourbon skills, buying way too much liquor and taking distillery tours. Kentucky is grand and all, but as a proud Tennessean, I have also toured both the Jack Daniels and Geroge Dickel distilleries. While they were both great, they were large and fairly impersonal affairs. But there is an alternative and it is right here in Nashville. I was recently privileged to take a private tour of the Corsair Artisan Distillery. Located in the old Yazoo Brewery location in the Marathon Motorworks building, the distillery shares its space (and equipment) with Collier and McKeel (who was coincidentally also there when I received my tour, making it extra great). The tour was conducted by one of the owners, Darek Bell, and was fascinating. Artisan prides itself on being rebel distillers (as opposed to Rebel Brewers, another great destination). They were busy at work making several of their varieties, including Rasputin Hopped Whiskey and Triple Smoke American Single Malt (for the snobby Scotch drinkers out there - single malt an Made In America!) When I was there they were also experimenting with a chamomile tea whiskey and a whiskey made from a traditional Russian beer recipe. Darek explained every step of the brewing and distilling process- how each phase works, what the machinery does and did so in prose that showed his bubbling passion, knowledge and love for the art and science (in his case, mad science) of distilling. Several times he consulted a book he is working on publishing which has recipes and showcases his mad distilling skills. Two items of extra special note were the copper still that had been saved throughout Prohibition by hiding out in a Kentucky barn and that is now proudly back in service (a find by Collier and McKeel I might add) and the small copper pipe (2' high x 3" around) complete distillery that Darek had made in order to produce small hand crafted batches of whiskey so he could perfect many of his extra-ordinary recipes. They have kept the Yazoo tasting room open, adding several other delicious beers as well (from Albita and he like) as well as an outside patio/courtyard. They also have a special room for private events and parties (they have even had a couple of weddings there). I don't know if they have any type of regularly scheduled tours set up, but if given the chance to go back, I would jump.
(5)Nicholas D.
Awesome place and did the tour. Nick, behind the bar served up some great cocktails. Went home with a bottle as well. Great time!
(4)Megan C.
So I contacted Corsair with a bit of an odd request. "A group of graduate students from Vanderbilt would like to give a science talk on the fungus that produces sake and then take a brewery tour, would that be possible at Corsair?" Not only did they accommodate us, but they really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They set up a projector for us in the tasting room on top of some barrels so our speaker could give his presentation. There was a bit of trouble finding the projector and the accessories in the beginning, but they worked very hard (asking all of the neighbors) to find the cord that was needed. Unfortunately, we weren't the only ones in the room and the other patrons were loud talkers and there was some loud background music going as well. Probably just because they're not used to the room being used for science talks! Where they really excelled, however, was on the brewery tour. I learned so much about making spirits and it was really cool to tour their facility and then have the opportunity to taste afterwards! We paid for the tours, but they comped us some appetizers for having our event there. A really positive experience and I look forward to going back!
(4)Alyx F.
Corsair was AMAZING. Such an unexpected surprise in Nashville. They have an incredibly unique take on whiskey that allows them to take some big chances that lead to truly delicious results. Highly recommend that you do a tasting of all of their stuff - it is SO unique and delicious. I really regret that we didn't do the tour. Next time I'm in Nashville it will be very high on my priority list to do it!
(5)Maura U.
I love this place! This is the second time we've visited this hipster distillery, and we were very excited to try some of the new batches. On sample today were the Oatrage, Triple Smoke, quinoa, vanilla vodka, gin, and Genever. They also have quite a selection of cocktails, and they're happy to make you one "off the menu". Our bartender was swamped when we walked in, as he was waiting on a tour. When he did make it to us, he was very personable and honest. We greatly enjoyed our visit, once again.
(4)Michelle M.
We spent an excellent afternoon at Corsair on our visit to Nashville! We did a tour of the distillery (you can bring a beer from their taproom on the tour with you, which is fun!) and stayed to share a cheese plate and some drinks after. The tour was pretty standard but made additionally awesome by the appearance of their resident cat, the very cute Pizza Patches. After, we got to taste six different samples of liquor- the quinoa whiskey was particularly interesting, and we liked the Triple Smoke so much that we took a bottle home with us! We shared a cocktail in the bar area and then moved to the taproom for a couple of beers (they have a pretty good selection of both their own beer and some guest taps) and a cheese plate, which was very tasty. It was a great afternoon!
(4)Kenny C.
Corsair is a wonderful, wonderful place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere (in the old Motor Works building), but it's worth the trip. First off, there's a taproom, where you can order some of their beers. They had two rotating hosue taps. The Nut Brown ale was delicious. Lex behind the bar was hilarious and told us all about the history of the place. It was originally Yazoo's brewery, but they outgrew the space, so Corsair came in and kept some of the beer equipment. We then went on the tour (if you can book online in advance, definitely do it, as space fills up and the groups aren't that big). Our "guide" was Austin, who was super knowledgeable and didn't pull any punches. He honestly answered all of our questions and told us all about the Corsair philosophy that's allowed them to produce award-winning spirits. The feedback I got from my friend (who's not really a whiskey person) is that he went a bit fast, but I thought it was the perfect amount of information for someone like me, whose knowledge of whiskey doesn't extend beyond "bring to your mouth and sip". We also got a visit from Pizza the Cat, who was a stray until he walked in one day and ate someone's slice of pizza. Hence, Pizza the Cat. At the end of the tour, we went to the tasting room (which was designed beautifully) and had a taste of 5 or 6 different products, including but not limited to: -Vanilla vodka -Ryemageddon -Gin -Triple smoke whiskey -Quinoa whiskey Afterwards, you pay for your tour. You can pay an extra $2 for a free shot glass or whiskey glass. I actually asked for two glasses, and it was just $4 extra, which is an amazing deal for a unique souvenir. I actually ended up with a shot glass, a snifter, and my friend gave me his rocks glass. I also picked up a t-shirt with their logo on it, so I was basically rolling in Corsair gear. If you can make it to Corsair, I definitely recommend it. If not, then pick yourself up a bottle at the liquor store, or buy yourself a glass at the bar! They're wonderful people who will always have my support!
(5)Ted C.
It's been two years since I've been and Corsair was one of the reasons I wanted to come back to visit. Of course, it had to be during some of the worst weather Mid-Tennessee had ever seen so there's that. Fortunately, the taproom still managed to open and with few options to drink their booze we took a tour. Honestly, if you've been to one tour for beers and/or any liquors the process is the same. However, our guide was funny and had some good stories about the distillery itself. Additionally, Lex who is now the tour manager was the mixologist before and we got a chance to catch up, sample some of Corsair's brews-which were great. Things that haven't changed: great friendly staff, great booze, nice taproom. Things that have changed: they make their own beer now-which is a plus Another plus: they were one of the few places open to during the crazy winter.
(5)Lia M.
I think this is apropos for review #1400. After all, it's me writing about alcohol, my second favorite subject (makeup being the first). The Corsair Distillery tour is fun and light-hearted, and full of lots of information about the distilling process. I can't remember our guide's name, but he was great. The tour doesn't last long, but it's interesting. You can bring a beer from the taproom in with you. After the tour, you get samples in the beautiful tasting room. My favorite was the Triple Smoke Whiskey. It's smooth and smoky, and I'm obsessed. You can stay for a cocktail after the tasting, but we did not, because that was enough hair of the dog for me, but I now wish I had. All of the staff we encountered were friendly. If you love whiskey, you must do this tour.
(5)Ray M.
Went on a tour with my fiancé and had a really great time. We got there a little early and got a beer beforehand (this was a very good idea because it can get crowded). My fiancé had a smokey dark apple stout that was actually kind of terrible, but hey, my IPA was seriously awesome, and you can also take your beer on the tour with you. Now, for a woman who would much rather chill and sip her whiskey at the bar, the tour was pretty fun. Meaning, it wasn't boring and filled with a ton of old guys in goatees nodding their heads. Hell. I'd do it again with my girlfriends any day. The best part though was the tasting. Actually, I may have even got a little buzzed. If you have friends in town or are visiting this is the perfect place to go, the area is kind of touristy during the day.
(4)Paola A.
Great time here! We took the distillery tour and got a cool behind the scenes look at Corsair's spirits-making process. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and everyone at the distillery was really nice. The blackberry brown beer was really good- pretty sweet/jammy, 9% alcohol, and good body... Sold! After the tour, we were given samples of 6 different spirits including vodka, whiskey, and gin. The rhymaggedon (spelling?) was our favorite- smooth with notes of chocolate. The tour, tasting, and a distillery glass was 10 bucks and some change- great price! Definitely an awesome place to check out.
(5)Lei B.
Not sure how my sister stumbled upon this find but it's a great local distillery and they provide a small tour. The highlight was seeing the pre-Prohibition copper still being used. I recently started to like whiskey and it was great to see how it was made and the whole aging process with the barrels. After the tour was over we also got to taste everything they made along with some seasonal spirits. The tour guide/part owner? was nice and so was the bartender. Definitely off the beaten path when it comes to tourisim in Nashville. It was such a great find.
(4)Jason M.
Everything about the tasting room was incredible! We finished our tour of the distillery and were met by a fantastic bartender. We had cocktails made for us from a unique menu. I had the lumberjack and my wife had the winters storm. They were awesome. They brew all their own liquor here. Triple smoked whisky to pumpkin moonshine. All were fantastic. We also had a nice conversation with the bartender. Very personable and showed true interest in us. We had a long chat about smoking barbeque meats and exchanged secrets from our own recipes. I can't praise this place enough. Thanks for making our trip a great time!
(5)John M.
The 4-day weekend that was Yelp Spring Break 2014 officially ended for me Sunday at noon. That gave me pretty much a whole day to run around Nashville & get to all the places I'd heard about while in town but hadn't been to yet. You know there's something special going on when people at every craft beer place in a town keep mentioning a distillery. That's what happened in Nashville. At taprooms & breweries alike, folks had high praise for Corsair Artisan. & it made perfect sense. I went. I took the tour. It all became clear. Corsair moved into Yazoo Brewing Co.'s old spot. When Yazoo expanded, they moved over to the Gulch & bought all new, bigger brewing equipment. Corsair uses all the old Yazoo brewing equipment for the mash that eventually produces their distilled spirits. More than just using old brewing equipment, Corsair Artisan is honoring their craft beer origins by operating a taproom featuring local TN beers. It's the best kind of win-win scenario. While waiting for the next tour time, I had a pint of Yazoo beer & I was even able to take that beer with me on the tour. Corsair is a tiny distillery. It is absolutely amazing the amount of sublimely ambrosial liquors that flow from the lone copper pot still in this place. Barrels are the key & Corsair uses smaller barrels to speed things along. Once the tour was concluded, It was time for tastings. No beers in the tasting room, though, chug & go. This was the main event. Everything up to this point was genuinely fascinating, but tasting is where the rubber meets the road. So, how good was what I tasted at Corsair Artisan? Phenomenal. Their Gin is the best I've ever had. How about a Rum Barrel-Aged Gin? What? Yeah, mind-blowingly superb. But that wasn't all. Triple Smoke, Quinoa Whiskey, Vanilla Bean Vodka, Corsair ain't playin' & they're definitely not afraid to try new things. I was so impressed by what I had here that once I got back to CA, I started looking for where I could get Corsair Artisan. & I found it. Better believe I got Corsair Gin & Corsair Barrel-Aged Gin in my house right now. Corsair Artisan is a little distillery in Nashville with craft beer roots, a fearlessly innovative spirit & some of the best stuff I've ever tasted. It's obvious to me now why this place was so highly acclaimed wherever I heard about it. If you're ever in Nashville, you must come here. If you can't make it to Nashville, look up where you can buy their stuff. It's that good.
(5)Caroline K.
The first thing I decided after booking my trip to Nashville was that I needed to do at least one whiskey tasting and tour. Corsair did not disappoint! My friends and I arrived about an hour early to our tour, which turned out to be great because the Marathon building that the distillery is housed in is really cool. Tons of independent shops to browse, including handmade leather purses and a new-school soda fountain featuring floats with Jeni's ice cream. After perusing the shops, we parked ourselves at Corsair's taproom counter and sampled a few beers. My friend and I sampled each of Corsair's own beers. We both agreed they were not to our liking, but definitely different from anything we had ever tasted and a good change of pace. My other friend had a hard root beer which was delicious and I want to drink one every day. Seriously amazing. As for the actual tour, I made reservations a few weeks in advance, which was a smart idea because our tour was completely booked. Our tour leader was entertaining and informative, just what I had hoped he would be. The distillery itself is really small, but he gave a good rundown of their processes and was able to give a great history of the building as well, including the fact that they had to make some adjustments to the equipment in order to fit it inside the building. After the tour we headed to the tasting room where we were able to sample 6 different products - gin, pumpkin spice moonshine, quinoa whiskey, triple smoke whiskey, old punk whiskey, and the ryemageddon. My 2 favorites were the ryemageddon and triple smoke. The pours were pretty big and came pretty fast so by the end I was definitely feeling it! Corsair isn't yet available everywhere and I was really tempted to buy a few bottles to take home. But the thought of whiskey breaking all over my luggage stopped that idea in its tracks. I will definitely be planning a trip out to a local liquor store to track some down. Highly recommend this tour!
(5)Jodie M.
I have been here several times and I always leave happy! They have such a great selection of beers on tap as well as an inventive and imaginative selection of house made spirits! The people are friendly and knowledgeable. This is a must-see place for any one in the Nashville area!
(5)Mary T.
My manfriend and I enjoy a good booze tour, so one of the first things I looked up when we decided to visit Nashville was the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. I could lie and say it was Corsair's distilling philosophy or unique offerings that led me here, but in reality it was the ease at booking a tour. We B-Cycled over to Corsair; I don't recommend it, the closest station is over a mile and it's not what one thinks of when they want a scenic walk. Corsair sits in Marathon Village; a converted warehouse with multi-tenant loft/studio spaces. We would've had some trouble finding Corsair, had we not into Garage Coffee to cool off before the tour. Apparently, it sits in the old Yazoo Brewery spot. PRO TIPS: 1) Book your tour spot in advance; the distillery is small and tours are approximately 10 people. You'll pay at the end of the tour. 2) Pay the $10 (as opposed to $8) to get the commemorative glass. They offer three different options all with their Reservoir Dogs-esque logo. 3) Arrive early and grab a drink at their tap room. 4) Leave some time after the tour to enjoy some craft cocktails on their patio The tour is short, but informative; our guide talked about their historic still and their unique varietals like quinoa. The small size of the tour means you can hear and aren't always angling to see, a problem with a lot of booze tours. You can bring a beer from the tap room on tour, but due to some odd liquor laws, you must finish them before entering the tasting room phase of the tour. For a distillery tap room, they have a nice, but small craft beer list with a decent number of local options. In the tasting room, you get to taste a few of their spirits distilled in Bowling Green; we got the vanilla bean vodka and gin. You'll also get to try some of the varieties they distill on premise like the quinoa, rye and triple smoke. Bottles are also available for purchase. After the tasting, you can stick around and get some more beer or craft cocktails from the tasting room bar. There's a great industrial courtyard with tables to hang out in; it was surprisingly quite lively. Corsair is a fun way to spend an afternoon whether you're a tourist or local. I highly recommend the tour. TIP: If you're looking for Corsair, enter on the side closest to the building (or on the far right).
(5)Allie R.
What a cool place! We booked a tour for Friday night at 6:30, thinking traffic would be heavy, but we would be able to make it.....well, as our ETA added more and more time we were worried we would miss the tour. But, they waited for us (and others also caught in traffic) until we got there, it was so nice! We grabbed a beer and started the tour in the gorgeous old warehouse. The tour was very entertaining and interesting, the guide was very charismatic and friendly. At the end they take you into their beautiful tap room. One of the nicest things about the tour is you get to choose either the tasting or a cocktail at the end. My mother was very happy to opt for the cocktail as she not a huge fan of straight liquors. They made her a beautiful drink, bright violet in color, she loved it. While I wasn't a huge fan of some their different liquors, I did really like the gin, had tons of flavor, not your standard gin. We had an awesome experience and hope to get back here with other friends and family some time.
(5)James B.
Corsair Artisan Distillery is the real deal. First, they are actual distillers, not a faux-brand selling the mass produced Indiana Bourbon like so many posers are doing today. (Read the fine print on a label from your favorite "micro" distillery for clues. Warning: Nashville has the fake brands too.) Second,"artisan" is not just marketing spin. Corsair are artisans crafting small batches of interesting and experimental liquors. Some seasonal or small batches, others you'd enjoy every day. The Nashville facility is in a very cool repurposed old car factory. When you stop in have one of their delicious micro brews as well. Visit their distillery in Bowling Green to see even more from Corsair. And ask who those guys are on the label. Cheers.
(5)Amalia Y.
really really cool experience- don't let the difficulty getting there deter you. corsair is tucked into the old marathon factory, which is in the process of being developed... very cool space, but could use some more signage! thanks to other helpful yelp reviews, we found it! the distillery tour was great, informative, and the tasting at the end was fantastic! vanilla vodka... gin... whiskey... yup. the triple smoked whiskey was smooth and i couldn't leave without buying a bottle to take home. the bar that's attached to the distillery serves up some awesome craft beers, many locals, and is a great pre-game before taking the tour. leave yourself some time to explore the marathon mall too- it's a pretty nifty place!
(5)Bob B.
This was probably the best distillery/brewery tour that I ever had. We waited for the tour in the bar section and had some IPA drafts. They were tasty, but the liquor blew me away. We got to taste five and the Triple Smoke and Barrel Aged Gin are must haves.
(5)Ju L.
At the end of the Third Age of Middle Earth, the Corsairs of Umbar aligned themselves with Sauron in the War of the Ring, but were handily defeated by Aragorn's spooky (and shamefully underused) army of undead spirits. That's relevant to this Nashville brewery and distillery because just kidding it's not. To enter Corsair Artisan, step into the beautiful rehabbed Marathon Motorworks factory. At the time of our visit, this automobile manufacturing plant (closed for production in 1914) was still pretty raw, functionally as well as visually - some of the bathrooms weren't even built out yet. (Check for a functioning sink and locks before doing your business?) Make a few turns, maybe wander through some long empty corridors, and you'll find the Corsair taproom. The warmly lit, brick-walled room has a rotating variety of local and national craft brews on tap. Karry L and I were really looking forward to the taproom tour, but were disappointed to learn after a long hike in the rain and multiple forms of transit that all the tours that day were booked through, despite the awful weather. So the bartender told us that we could go across the hall into the spirits room to participate in a tasting. Even better! Seating in the brighter, more orderly spirits room is minimal, and if you haven't snagged a larger table, you'll be stuck standing at the bar, gazing at neatly arranged fifths of Corsair's own Triple Smoke Whiskey or Ryemageddon. ...But when we went up to the bar, we were told that reservations were needed for tastings as well, and non-reservation tastings were only done Tues/Thurs. Gahhh! We resigned to just trying their regular cocktails. The Rosemary Dark and Stormy (Corsair rum, lime, ginger beer, ginger rosemary syrup) was excellent and the spiciest, gingeriest drink I've ever had. Devoid of subtlety and wonderful in a clear-your-sinuses sort of way. The bartender/mixologist was helpful and when I asked about the red absinthe, he mixed one with a little iced water, with the note that if it wasn't my thing, he'd make me something else. But the red absinthe (colored with hibiscus flowers), was great - think of a cleaner, milder absinthe that's more floral and vaguely citrusy. Worth a visit as a tourist? I think so, not least because the Marathon Motorworks building is super cool. But Corsair can clearly be more than just a place to get good cocktails - call ahead to reserve spaces for the tour and tasting!
(4)Michelle L.
We went to this place intending on doing a tour, but when we found out the tour was full we stayed at the bar and had a great time sampling a few things on tap. We were not disappointed! The bar is small but cozy. The atmosphere is very chill. The bartender was great.
(5)Erin K.
If you are a fan of not only whiskey, but also vodka and gin, you should visit Corsair Artisan. They have a cozy tasting room in the historic Marathon Motor Works building which is a really cool and industrial location. They offer tours that last about 1 hour. The prices range from $2 for the tour only, $8 for tour plus tasting of all of their current spirits or $10 for the tour, tasting and a souvenir glass. The tour was very fun and interesting and the triple smoked whiskey was fantastic!
(5)Kait S.
Booked a tour for my boyfriend and while vacationing in Nashville. Went for our tour and there was a sign that said it was closed. I couldn't tell if it was just for the day or a longer. I can't give a proper review, but not being open when you have booked tours and no explanation gets low ratings from me.
(1)Ronnie S.
My wife and I visited the Corsair brewery and spirit room last month while on a spontaneous trip to Nashville. Recognizing that we're tourists to Nashville, we definitely had a bit of trouble locating their distillery. Otherwise, the renovated mill location is very cool. I'm glad that it yis a little offset from downtown. My wife and I had a bit of time to enjoy one of Corsair's robust winter ales before starting the tour of the micro distillery. The atmosphere of the brew pub was cozy and the bartender was welcoming and very knowledgeable of their beers on tap. The tour of the distillery was outstanding! The entire operation takes place is a small warehouse behind the pub. With the expertise of a professor and the whit of a comedian, our tour guide led an engaging tour. He explained how their process is distinct from other distilleries, as well as the special touches that make Corsair whiskies and alcohols accolade worthy. All of the information we gathered from the tour made me excited to visit the spirits room. Corsair's whisked and gins surpassed my expectations, which were already set very high. I cannot say enough about our tasting experience. The bartender and tour guide explained the character of each taste succinctly and accurately. Not a one of our tastes were less than superb. Also, our bartender was a highly knowledgable and engaging young lady. After only being at Corsair for a few months, she knew the history of the company and the details of their products thoroughly. Also, she kindly offered us a few of her mixed drink recipes and booklet full of other Corsair mix drinks recipes. We walked away with a couple of bottles. I can't say enough about the warmth and passion of the staff of Corsair. Each of them care deeply about their products, and they make sure that tourists enjoy their time at the distillery. The tour guide/ manager was particularly passionate about all the items listed above. Whatever the leadership of Corsair is doing is worth being emulated by any company. Their staff appear to love their jobs, the product is phenomenal, and their company culture appears to be very personal and warm. Clearly, I cannot say enough about our visit to Corsair. This is a must stop for whisky lovers, local or tourist.
(5)Heather S.
Corsair makes the best gin I have ever had. It is truly amazing! My husband and I made reservations to do a distillery tour and tasting via the company's website. This was definitely the highlight of our whole trip in Nashville. Our tour was really informative, light-hearted and fun. The tour ends in the spirits tasting room (which is different than the taproom). The spirits tasting room is beautiful and has a wonderful ambiance. After 5 tastings, we ordered crafted cocktails and learned more about the distillery and Tennessee liquor laws. You can tell that the staff at Consair love what they do and really believe in their product. We had a great time!
(5)Hank D.
Awesome spot to try and tour in Marathon Village and make sure you come after 1500 hours to get the tour. Very Cool area and surrounded by little hipster shops... Susie loves the drinks
(5)Bridgette C.
This place was awesome. I had purchased a living social deal for a tour, tasting, and swag, and it may be the best deal I have ever purchased from any discount site. First of all, any excuse to go to Marathon Village is always welcome. I love the whole building with all its exposed brick and factory-turned-into-awesome-shops charm. Corsair has two separate spaces (thank you Tennessee alcohol laws): one for beer (delicious, local, craft-brewed beers) and one for cocktails (made, or course, with Corsair bourbons, whiskeys, and gin). They also have the large distillery in the back where you get a tour of how they make the awesomeness. I highly recommend scheduling a tour here. It's amazing what goes into the distilling process and the guys behind the operation are funny and know their shiz. You can even bring a beer with you on the tour! And at the end of the tour you can sample some of Corsair's best offerings (tripled smoked yum!) and even partake in a post-tour cocktail. And you can stick around and continue to enjoy libations until they close. It's a great time all around. Also, they have a cat named Pizza living there, who's adorable and likes to accompany tour groups. Allergic friends take note. Another cool point: the still. Seriously take the tour to learn more about that awesome contraption.
(5)Jason E.
The tour was the best. If you have a chance do it. Was not a big fan of the gin but the whiskey was really good.
(4)Peter D.
This place...I like this place. We arrived a little late for the last tour of the day, and although it was hard for us to get there and hard for us to leave (no cabs were interested in picking us up), it was well worth it. There's an excellent beer selection in the front room, and once you're loaded up on Fat Bottoms and ..., Lex and his sidekick Pizza the Cat will show you the stills, the barrel room, and tell you anything you want to know. I'm absolutely fascinated by the distillation process, and if you're paying attention and asking the right questions you can learn all about it and other things, including why he may or may not drink scotch any more (it makes him naked and angry). If you're a complete asshole in a cutoff sleeveless flannel shirt that has been drinking for eight hours already (and we had plenty of those with us), you can also just keep the train rolling downhill and drink all kinds of quality booze with the folks that make it. I'm personally partial to their signature Triple Smoke, but the gin, the genever, the absinthe...it's all amazing, and I'm not just saying that because I had been drinking for eight hours. The staff are all funny guys looking to have a good time, they make great cocktails, and are generous with their tasting pours. That's a good combination. To be sure, if we weren't drunk before (which we were), we were drunk after. Corsair is well worth a visit, so stop on by.
(5)Elizabeth P.
When Yazoo left Marathon Village, a piece of my soul died. Now that void is filled! I can't imagine a more deserving group of humans to occupy that space than Corsair Distillery. Tours are informative, and worth the wait. Tap room area (beer) is comfy and selection vast. Certain days are 2-4-1. Patio area is beautiful. I'm proud to have Corsair in Nashville, keep up the good work guys!
(5)Aimee C.
Our bachlorette party of 13 visited Corsair on a Sunday at midday for a drink at the tap room, tour of the distillery, and tasting. The staff was absolutely fantastic -- took great care of our ladies as we waited for the tour to begin, had great recommendations in the tap room on beers to try, and were fun and interesting on the tour itself and the tasting. The facility (and the building it's in) are super-cool, and they let us take all the pictures we wanted. The bartender in the tap room even surprised my friend (whose nickname is "Pants") with a pint glass from Blue Pants Brewery. Totally made our day. They also comped the cost of the tour/tasting for our bride-to-be, not that it was particularly pricey for the group to begin with. If we were from Nashville, we'd be regulars! Highly recommend.
(5)Adam V.
Corsair is a cool distillery, a great tour, and they have two bars! My wife booked a tour after finding a Groupon offer. I was familiar with the Marathon building, but we had only attended concerts there. I was very interested to see more of it. We actually starting nosing around and made our way to the top floor. I am not 100% sure if you are allowed up there, but there is some cool stuff to see. As you wait to start the tour, you can check out bar #1 where they serve beer. I believe there are two different bars because of some dumb state law to keep the distillery away from the beer. Either way, they make it work and drinking a local brew is a great wait to pass the time. The tour was great. They are a smaller operation, but they certainly fit the description of a craft distiller. Corsair does everything a little differently. For example during our tasting, we tried a gin that had been barreled. To me, gin has always been a vile concoction, but it is quite good when it sits in a barrel for a while. In fact, everything we tried, from whiskey to vodka, was very well done. At the end of the tour, you do get to try a few of their products and continue to learn more about their operation. The only spirit off-limits is the absinthe. Of course, it goes for about $60 per bottle.... If you're unfamiliar with Corsair, this is a great way to introduce yourself and to find something you like (and can take home). Since visiting Corsair on that tour, I have wanted to go back. They do a great job and I have been pleased to see them popping up in our local Nashville restaurants as well.
(5)Josh M.
You can get the feel of the passion they have for what they do. Everything is put in to making great products. It isn't as flashy as others, but they have substance. Great products and interesting flavors that you can't find anywhere else. The tour is short and sweet. You will be glad you went and leave with a bottle or two.
(4)Justin W.
Grab a great craft beer in the taproom and bring it with you on the tour. The tour guides know their stuff, and the tour ends with a tasting in the bar area. After the tasting, you can buy bottles or get a cocktail (outstanding). It's definitely worth the money. The Marathon building is really cool, and there are some great courtyard spaces to sit and enjoy your beverages. I'll be back.
(5)Angela P.
You are a fool if you don't visit Corsair Artisan! It doesn't matter whether you are a tourist or local, this place is really cool for the following reasons: The Tour. It's a small distillery, so your tour group won't be huge. I always get agitated during tours when people ask a lot of really detailed questions. We had a cool tour group. I think that, like us, they just wanted to sample the whiskey. Our tour guide was really laid back. We made our reservation (make one!) a few weeks in advance without any problems. Whiskey Kitty. She walks around the distillery and hell, who cares if it's goofy and has nothing to do with whiskey? The guys here found a stray and she lives here. It's just...cute. Price. For an $8 tour, you get a little history and I think 5 or so samples of alcohol. If you drink all of them and follow with a cocktail, you might get a little sick. I only sipped the samples because I could feel a hole burning in my stomach from the alcohol. My favorites were the gin and vanilla bean vodka. Whiskey isn't really my thing. Cocktails. For another $8, you can order from their cocktail menu. Cocktails are STRONG, and I liked my cocktail and disliked it at the same time. Location. There are other businesses in the "Marathon" building, which used to be a warehouse or manufacturer for auto parts. I highly recommend spending some time walking through the building before or after your tour. There are auto photos and a museum here. For tourists, it's a good opportunity to get some photos. In what looks like an old and dilapidated neighborhood is what I could almost describe as a chic warehouse. Also, there is a coffee shop and an antique shop in the building. There's an art gallery and a souvenir/clothing/accessory boutique right across the street. We arrived early for our tour (like, an hour) so this gave us something else to do. After wandering around the area, we had a beer at Corsair prior to our tour. I tried the Yazoo Dos Perros and really liked it. So trying a local beer was a bonus. And yes, you can drink while on the tour. If you are looking for a tour that is your typical 60-90 minutes and gets all scientific, go somewhere else. If you want to learn the basics, drink a little whiskey and have a good time, go to Corsair. We did purchase a bottle of their gin for $30. So we spent a LOT while we were here. Two tours, two cocktails and a bottle = just under $70. It would be nice if they would discount the tour for purchasing a bottle or cocktails especially when you consider we spent less on dinner. I'm still giving it five stars because we really enjoyed ourselves.
(5)Lisa B.
Corsair, you have redeemed yourself. After the strange/disappointing experience last year it took us while to give them another try, but we finally did, and they seem to have their act together now! Yay! (and the website typos are gone!) We called ahead for a tour, showed up and there was an actual tour! Good start! We had a beer in the taproom while we waited, and were encouraged to bring the rest with us once everyone was ready. Our tour guide wasn't some college kid or retired person who had memorized a script like some other distillery/brewery tours I've been on (ahem, Budweiser). He was just having a conversation with us and telling us what we wanted to know about his beloved business. We got some dirt on local competitors and some behind the scenes info on new creations, failed creations and things in the works. Once the actual tour was over we moved to the tasting room where we got to sample way more booze than I've ever had on a tour, especially for the low price! We also each got to choose a glass to take home. The place is still not marked on the outside of the building, so you have to know where you're going to find it, but overall a 100% improvement from the first unorganized experience!
(4)Leslie B.
I am so glad I managed to find this small distillery while planning my trip to Nashville on Yelp! Prior to leaving for Nashville, we purchased tour tickets online for the Friday evening tour. You pay for your tickets once you arrive, but this holds your spot for the tour. The distillery is a little ways away from downtown, but we ended up walking back downtown after and it was manageable. Like others said, you'll arrive at this large old factory and have no idea where to go in. You'll find the entrance at the east-facing side of the building. After checking in with the bartender, we grabbed a beer (they have an excellent draft selection) and headed out to the small garden area with tables in the back. Perfect place to enjoy a drink in beautiful fall weather. If I lived in Nashville, I'd come here just to have some drinks. Our tour consisted of roughly 15 people and Lex, our tour guide, did an excellent job. You truthfully cannot believe the passion that goes into Corsair Distillery. They put the labels on their bottles BY HAND. Who does that? Lex was incredibly knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions thoroughly. The distillery tour was about 20 minutes and then we went into the tasting room. You're able to sample around 7 different liquors, all of which we enjoyed. Their gin is phenomenal, you can drink it straight and taste so many elements. The smoked whiskey is also very unique. All of this, interesting/information tour and sampling of liquors for $8. Awesome. We stuck around and had another cocktail before headed back downtown. We ended up walking back downtown because it was a beautiful night, but beware that cabs do not frequent this area. Overall, GO! Must-visit for a weekend in Nashville.
(5)Victoria L.
If you can find the place, you're in for a treat. We aimlessly wandered around for a while before some friendly folks pointed us in the right direction. It's through 2 doors and all the way at the end of the hallway with no signage... We had also called a few times in advance, left a message, but no call back to confirm our change in reservation. We just kind of showed up. For $17 and change, we were able to tour the distillery. As a young distillery that is less than five years old, it's great to see how they are doing things differently than the big guys. Our tour guide, Will, was very knowledgeable although sometimes he talked too fast and I didn't know what he was saying. One of the coolest things was the pre-Prohibition steel piece that they are using today. The process of how they make their gin with a vapor basket is also very cool. After the tour, we went to the tasting room and cocktail bar. It's a swanky, dim room with a massively lit-up bar. I really like the feel of the place. We had a tasting of two gins, some whiskeys, and some absinthe. The tasting went a little quickly for me, but they were quality smooth liquors. The absinthe was also surprisingly smoother than at other places I've tried it. As for cocktails, I knew I wanted something simple so I chose the Birth of a Legend with cranberry infused quinoa-whiskey and puma cola. Very flavorful "mixed drink." My friends got the Juliet an Romeo, a gin and cucumber drink that was a little too crisp for my liking. The 8.00see on Bodacious was complex but I didn't enjoy the frothy egg component. We were all happy with the choices we made though. And it was a high quality cocktail for about $8. We sat in the courtyard with hanging lights and chatted for a while (until the train blew by us crazy loud). One of my favorite distillery experiences.
(4)Christa P.
We went on a tour here with a groupon we purchased. We had fun learning about how the process and how they make everything. We then went to the tasting room and ordered a few cocktails. All were well crafted and tasted amazing.
(5)John C.
Incredible distillery great tour. Come and reserve a spot. Liquor is nice and the gin is incredible. Buy a couple of bottle s. Drinks are really made well at the end of the tour. And the beer tap room is cool
(5)Luke Y.
What can you say when they don't want you there. HOW TO FIND IT: It's hidden. When you go into Marathon, Corsair's address suggests you should go left. Fight that instinct and go as far to the right as possible, the very end of the building. Go up the half-step in the very corner and the door is up there. We called to make a tour reservation 4 days in advance and left a message, they never called back. We went and it is impossible to find. When we finally figured out where to go, they told us we didn't have a reservation and they were full. We said we called like the Tuesday before and nobody called us back, and the woman said "Yeah, I've been hearing that a lot." Uhh, then fix the system? No offer to come back later/another day or anything, that's it. We didn't stay at the bar to have anything, the point was to have the experience and learn about the distillery, which seemed like there'd be a lot of interesting history. Seemed like they weren't interested in my group of 3's business, so we left. I was visiting Nashville for the first time so this left a bad impression on otherwise a charming city.
(1)Andrea T.
After a day at the Flea we stopped in for a tour. Earlier in the day we had gone to George Dickel. The tours were so vastly different, but it was great to have the foundation of the Dickel tour to enjoy the Corsair tour! The fellow who runs the tour is ever so knowledgable and fun to listen to. After the tour we went into the tasting room and tried what they have on hand. I really enjoyed the vanilla and rye. The outdoor space is lovely if you are looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy a drink. I would definitely recommend this to both Nashvillians and tourists alike!
(4)Janette W.
$8 will get you into one of the most unique experiences a tourist can find in Nashville. You will want to call or stop by to sign up for the tour in advance. We did not know it was so popular and ended up having to come back by a few hours later. It's cool how they have a taproom on the premise, featuring some great local brews. We grabbed a seat and a beer while we waited for the tour to begin. It started promptly and we were off! The tour guide was the perfect mix of knowledgeable and fun. I have a serious case of tour ADD, but he managed to keep me on track. I also loved how the tour was over in less than 20 minutes and we were off to sample! Corsair makes a lot of different types of alcohol, so when they say there is something for everyone, it's really true. From Red Absinthe, to Moonshine to Rye, you get a little taste of anything they haven't sold out of. There's also a neat list of cocktails using Corsair spirits available as well. And the cutest distillery dog ever!
(5)Jessica R.
Enjoyed the tour and the experience. The tour guide was very nice and thorough. I enjoyed tasting the products...make sure you eat well beforehand! If you've always wanted to try absinyth, they have it here. Smells like black licorice :-) Nice watering hole!
(5)Kevin C.
These guys make the best damn liquor I've ever had. Sure, local liquor hasn't quite caught on yet, but with Corsair you'll wonder why there isn't a localhol movement already.
(5)Emily K.
The barrel aged gin was fantastic! Honestly I wasn't expecting to be so surprised by the gin since they are known for their whiskey, but it was delicious. Plus, the service was great and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Definitely a place to check out.
(5)Gloria C.
A must-visit while you're in Nashy! Our group arrived sweaty (mostly just me) and in serious need of beverages from scootering our way through downtown during rush hour. We hit up the beer room while waiting for our tour to start, and I was happy to down an ice cold Strongbow, but that had nothing on the cocktail conniption that was about to happen when our tour started. First of all, Andrea is a totally rad girl who knows her liquor biz - and hilarious too! Don't let the purple hair fool ya, this girl is not so innocent and will get you plenty intoxicated, maybe even just off the smell of the quinoa whiskey during the tour. If you're lucky like we were, you'll spend some time in the cocktail room after the tour tasting wayyyy too many of the vodkas and whiskeys. My favorite cocktail was the "Vanilla Crush". It was made with Corsair's own vanilla bean infused vodka and blood orange soda. To. Die. Visiting Corsair was the perfect way to wrap up our two days of conferencing in Nashville, and I will always recommend it to future visitors.
(5)Julie S.
*Nashville Regional Week 2012 Review* Our tour began with a round of beers from the pub side: Scrimshaw is delicious and also a very fun word to say. Then we headed into the distillery where head distiller Andrea showed us around her lab of wonder. She talked to us about the process and introduced us to 'Ethel', the 100+ year old still that survived Prohibition by being temporarily relocated to Canada, only to be returned to Tennessee where it became an illegal moonshine still. From there, we moved into the tasting room, where we were able to try vodka (infused with vanilla bean, FTW), gin and rum. We also had cocktails- I chose the vodka with blood orange and it is sort of a miracle they were able to get me to actually leave said tasting room to go to dinner; I was convinced I had found my forever home. An outdoor patio provides a common area to sit (and provides an oasis for those who enjoy a smoke with their drink). Bonus points for having a Reservoir Dogs style logo, and for producing what I'm certain is about to be my new favorite t-shirt.
(5)Janette C.
Cosair....a local whiskey distillery. It takes the space that used to be Yazoo brewery and even uses a couple of the old mash containers to start the process. The guide was great and gave some great details and information! I'm not a huge whiskey fan (or voldka or moonshine) but the information and tour was fabulous even without all that. I would definately recommend you take the tour, do it with a few friends or a love :)
(4)Missy M.
We didn't get to do the tour 'cause they were booked in advance but we enjoyed an early morning cocktail in their outdoor space. Good people putting out an excellent product.
(4)Amy L.
What an amazing experience. We did have a little trouble finding the part of the old warehouse where this section of liquor heaven was located (Hint: its at the far end of the warehouse. The very END of the building). Once we located it, it was all uphill. First of all, it was two for one day in the taproom. Two beers for the price of one? Yes please! As far as the tour goes, we didn't make reservations (which I do not recommend) but these wonderful artisans still took care of us. They told us that they could arrange for us to still have a tour. We didn't have the normal tour guide, which to those who are looking for a suave, rehearsed presentation might be a let down. However, we got the better end of the deal. The girl who works in the back brewing, barreling, distilling, and bottling gave us our tour. She was quirky, spunky, and hilarious (unintentionally). I learned so much about what can only be described at Corsair CRAFTSMANSHIP. 4 words: hand split vanilla beans. After the tour, we were able to sample 6 different liquors. They only make the whiskey at this location. All other liquors are created in Kentucky. We sampled a heavenly gin, two unique whiskeys, one amazing absinthe (I know, I know an oxymoron but not here), and a rich spiced rum. It will be tough to drink generic liquors again after this experience. As our tour guide says, their liquors are vegan, gluten free, free range, and went to good schools (Like I said great sense of humor). Basically, they truly care about creating a wholesome, pure, natural, richly delicious product and it shows. Also the still they use is from pre-prohibtiion era! SOOOO COOOL!
(5)Paul K.
My problem with this place lays with the taproom is it's a logistical failure. The staff are great. The beers are good. The distilled products are getting mighty tasty. But I can't enjoy these in peace. I feel like I'm a human bumping bag when I'm in here. It's had the same problem since it was Yazoo's taproom, and it seems to have gotten worse. Lines out the door, a table forcing traffic between bar patrons, and no clear place to order if you're walking up add to people being unable to grab a drink and get back to drink said drink. If you sit on the right side of the bar as you enter, your back is to a table and there will be roughly a 2 foot wide gap between you and whoever is sitting there. When the tours let out, or wait staff go through, or people try to pay, you're going to be a human elbow-cushion. This could be solved by moving that table and moving the smaller ones over, alternately letting tours out a different door would help. Moving the payment computer to the other side of the bar might also help. Friday night - need more than 2 people working the bar... they were floating kegs and unable to get them changed, glasses were piling up / having to be washed / etc.. Seems a simple solution would be to build a small bar along the wall, get rid of the tables on the right hand side, use the long table elsewhere. Great place, but needs work.
(3)Ankit P.
Trick you into buying beer. With no mention that the beers aren't free, no prices on the board, and given that this is a tour, they trick you into buying beers that aren't on the house. The tour itself was nothing special. Skip at all costs.
(1)Jason E.
Bartender wouldn't serve me a beer and gave us a hard time cuz we were "late." I guess showing up at 3:30 for a 3:30 tour deserves poor hospitality. Good going Corsair. LMB.
(1)Jennifer P.
I went here for a friend's birthday on Saturday. The tour was pretty interesting, although not very long. You really can't beat the price though. $8 for the tour and if you pay $10 you get a free glass to take home. At the end you'll find yourself in a beautiful tasting room where they give you generous samples of different things they make like absinthe, pumpkin spice moonshine, gin, vanilla bean vodka, whiskey, ect. Needless to say, I was feeling pretty toasty toward the end. The only thing that was a pain is that you can't take your drinks from the tasting room in the taproom and vise versa. If you have people in your party with beer AND liquor, you have to drink it in either the common area between the taproom and tasting room or in their gorgeous little outside area. Which isnt that big of a deal, because like I said, the outside is gorgeous. All in all, the tour was fun and the booze is tasty... go check 'em out!
(5)Veronica D.
I love the location and they always have great beers. 241s Tues and Weds are where it's at. The bartender is quirky and sweet and the crowd never disappoints. Beer lovers unite!!!
(4)Jake M.
I was in Nashville for my birthday with some friends and came on a very busy day. Unfortunately, we needed to make a reservation ahead of time for a tour but they let us stay for a tasting! They were very friendly, knowledgeable, whiskey tasted great! Just make sure to call far ahead in advance to get a tour lined up.
(5)Peter K.
I'm torn on writing this review. On one hand, I really want more people to sample and experience the Corsair taproom/tasting room. On the other hand, I really don't want the place to lose ts charm and low-key vibe. Their tasting room has been open for about 5 weeks now. Leave it to our silly laws, but for whatever reasons, the tap and tasting rooms must be kept separate. The new tasting room features a gorgeous long black bar with a beautiful stone top. The decor is fairly simple, dark woods, a few framed pictures, and low-lit lighting really brings the room together. Don't expect any bars stool, at least there wasn't any during our visit, but we did grab a small table with a few chairs in the corner. You can opt for a tasting of their spirits, or you can order cocktails from their menu. I had a Sazarec that featured their rye moon and red absinthe. The anise flavors of the absinthe really come through in the drink, overall it's a nicely balanced cocktail. At $8.75 with tax, it's one of the better deals in town for a cocktail that uses top shelf spirits. You'll find most of their lineup all over the city in your favorite restaurants and bars. I suggest you pay them a visit soon, on our visit the place had a steady group of out-of-towners and locals. I'm sure their popularity will grow as more locals find out about them. Pro tip: try triple smoke whiskey on the rocks, it makes for a perfect drink during the holidays.
(5)Marcia M.
Yup. I am smitten. Attended a holiday party last night at Corsair and am in love all over again... it's all good because they never break my heart with a great event space layout, tasty products, and fun staff. TIP: Great spot to grab a low-key cocktail or to host a festive gathering too!
(5)Ashwin M.
I want to make a Hollywood comedy. The script goes sorta like this - a man wants to make and sell good whiskey. He does that, but the county the distillery in is a dry county. And so the man can't sell it. Also, for hijinks, the county changes the name of the city from McAwesomepastasauceville to Lynchburg. Then they hang the whiskey maker from a tree and...I'm not sure. I am still working on the script. Point is, wtf is the deal with Jack Daniel's, man? In the voice of The Dude, "Man! You can't make whiskey, invite people to your place and not give them some. That's unacceptable." And it is. Presenting Corsair Artisan Distillery. So artisan and hipster, you can't find it the first time. I walked around the old building with my Google Maps pointing to it and I couldn't find a sign that said this was the place. Only when you place your middle finger into a key shaped hole does the door silently swing open and the Corsair cabaret women welcome you. JD brews "good" whiskey? Well, CAD brews absinthe, moonshine, gin, vodka, rum and maybe beer. How about that? Not impressed? They also brew the country's only (not exactly, but still) Quinoa Whiskey. Hmm? Impressed? The downtempo Euro style bar with its laid back seating? The friendly bartenders? The giant copper stills that you can inspect and probably take a swig off from? Hmm? Hmm? If this were online software, JD is the AOL and CAD is the Google - chic, flavorful and intense. (Yazoo can be the Apple if you want.)
(5)Jennifer E.
The tour is worth your time. It is interesting to learn how they got their equipment and how they use small barrels. The tours is limited to a small group of people. Be sure to make a reservation. If you are not a drinker it is only $2. If you want to taste it is $8 you can also get a glass with your tasting for $10. I really did enjoy the tour. I did not partake into the tasting but my husband and father did. The only issue we had was they were having a private party in the tasting room the time it was time for our tasting. Extremely loud. Difficult to hear what the guy was pouring. They have some interesting taste and my husband really liked a few of them. Small batch means the cost per bottle is expensive. Their web site spoke of food in the tap room where they have beer. We didn't see a menu and after the tour we decided to go else where for food. If you have some time in your schedule, I would recommend the tour.
(4)Kevin N.
If you, like I were to spend at least part of your time in Nashville taking a peek back in time against the weathered mugs of Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and Townes Van Zandt (I realize I'm cherry picking a bit there, so let's throw Hank Sr in there too), you know this town can put em away when they so choose. So of course it only makes sense that they boast a really cool distillery, Corsair, who I originally encountered right here in the Marathon building and then on a couple of occasions in New Orleans for Tales of The Cocktail. These guys have a great reputation when it comes to making inspired spirits, and so it was that we grabbed a beer from the separate tasting room, and followed a guide back into the belly of the distilling beast to sample something a little more high octane. If you've ever spent time where the intense liquors are coming together, then you're aware that it's a pretty painstaking process, full of time and careful aging, and in this case boasting a 100+ year old still that at one point went rogue, apparently, during it's existence (once Prohibition was over, it went legit again). I'd recommend stepping over to the tasting room next door after the brief tour (it's a pretty boutique space, after all) and letting them mix you up something special. You'll be glad you did.
(4)Brian B.
My God, best tour/ drinks ever. This is something you have to do. Triple smoked is a must. Only distillery with quinoa as an ingredient. Real up and comer. Will not disappoint.
(5)Duke Of Frisco X.
What can I say everything from their logo to their tasting room is awesome~ I highly recommend Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey has a great finish and goes well with mix drinks~ I recommend you visit Corsair and do their tasting~ you will end up leaving with a couple of bottles.
(5)Abbie F.
Awesome tour, awesome cocktails and a killer local beer selection! If I lived here I would be a regular!
(5)Kristin Marie S.
Down right awesome! The distillery tasting room is as clean and sleek as the men on the front of the bottles. The tap room was left as is after Yazoo moved out. What a juxtaposition but I like it! In the distillery tasting room you can taste all of their alcohols or you can get a drink. My main man chose to sample and I chose a dark and stormy. In my opinion I won! My dark and stormy was delicious, I need to go 11 more times so I can taste the other items on the menu. He switches up the menu so this may never happen but I'm hoping for an eggnog related Christmas drink. The bartender is brilliant, he found his calling! Currently Corsair is making a pumpkin spiced moonshine, YUM-MY! So, so good, but not as good as the vanilla vodka. I love it on the rocks. They kept the integrity of the old Yazoo tasting room and stock rotating local, craft brews. This is a must stop if you live in Nashville or are passing through Nashville. The building alone is worth checking out, the booze is just a plus!
(5)Mitchell K.
We took the tour, which was basically going out to see all the brewing equipment and listening to a guy talk for 20 minutes about all the stuff they make. Then you get to taste five of their drinks. The tap room is small, but offers a lot of good, local beers. The spirits room has a hip vibe and the drinks are a little pricey, but really good. I'd honestly skip the tour and save my $10 for a drink next time.
(3)Sarah C.
That's right. When I'm out and about I get recognized. A nerdy field trip with some fellow scientists and I led me to Corsair. Sure, I've dabbled. But never had I immersed. Whoa baby! I am sitting here agonizing if I should divulge how cool this place is because then when all of you people go there, it will be much less cool. Well, crap! Now you know! I might as well tell you what's up then. So this is an interesting little place in Marathon Village. The tasting room is a slice of the Patterson House (much less seating) but same speakeasy vibe. Totally an awesome bar to lean against. Drinks are delicious. And the tour isn't bad either. They have limited hours in case you want to bring some out of town friends over. Check the site. Try the flyte of spirits. Very interesting indeed. I'll never forget the first time I sampled their absynth. I felt like Johnny Depp in the bathtub. I had no idea how many spirits were distilled through Corsair and its affiliates. Impressive. Much better than the bathtub moonshine technique and classier too.
(4)Lyndi S.
Dear Jack Daniels, I met someone else. He is newer, younger, and sexier. He's an Artisan. You and I had a good run in college, but now I'm a grown-up and I like grown-up things. His name is Corsair, and he's lovely. And he's not just whiskey. No, he's so much more. He's gin, and vodka, and absinthe. He's the best. His Vanilla Vodka makes me so much happier than you ever could in all the years we spent together. With Corsair it's different. Better. Complex in a good way. And now that I've had Corsair, I'll never go back. You just can no longer give me what I need. And I never understood why you have to live in a dry county. Corsair lives closer, and his place is awesome. I hope you understand. Love, Me (and probably the rest of Nashville)
(5)Jill R.
Fantastic building, friendly and knowledgable staff and some of the best distilled spirits you can find in a collection. It's going to take you a bit of time to find this place and the red Yelp dot on the map is sort of misleading. If you park on 12th Ave, the door is the one closest to 12th, not any of the doors on Clinton Street. The door isn't marked, just go up the steps and it's the first suite on the right when you go inside. There's some other cool looking shops in the area, but I haven't been able to visit those yet. Anyway, the tasting room is great, it's more like a small bar, with a menu of several creative cocktails featuring Corsair alcohol. They also have an outdoor sitting courtyard with lights strung up between the buildings, it's so New Nashville. And now, the important part- the product. I has some of the gin and a few sips of the quinoa rye, both very very good. I am a big fan of the gin, it wasn't super dry and still had a good bit of flavor from the botanicals. Tasted great in their cocktails, I'm a fan.
(4)Cindy W.
Somehow, I thought Corsair was all about brown liquor (never touch the stuff!). I was so wrong. Last night was my first visit (a gorgeous spring evening here in Middle TN). The cheerful gentleman behind the bar (Nick) suggested something with gin -- and then suggested the Platonic ideal of something with gin, i.e. the gorgeous simplicity of a gin and tonic. He concocted what was, hands-down, the best g&t I've ever had. Next time I go, maybe I'll be a little more adventuresome on the gin front. After all, one of my pals had a gin drink that involved a habanero pepper. Or maybe I'll just savor another one of those perfect g&t's.
(5)Robert C.
Loved the Tap Room. Not crazy about the whiskey
(4)Betsy L.
The courtyard is my favorite part of Corsair's Taproom! They have great drafts on tap, the tour is informative and fun to experience, and the spirits tasting is an interesting trip for your taste buds.
(4)Allison B.
I've only been to the bar and tap room at this local distillery, but I hope to actually tour one day. The tasting room features the corsair spirits and they change the menu to highlight the season and the spirits. Corsair also makes use of syrups from the bang candy company down the street in some of their cocktails. They also do fun twists on classic cocktails. The drinks are refreshing and the service is friendly. They have a nice courtyard, but I usually stick inside and chat with the bartenders. The tap room has a nice selection of craft beer and a few snacks. Its a nice place to grab a beer and meet some new people.
(5)Jason S.
Booze, hooch, sauce. I love the stuff. I have two full bars in my house and love to spend time tinkering around with craft cocktails. Hey, it beats collecting stamps or butterflies. Enter Corsair. I've been a fan of their products for a while I had an opportunity to tour the place prior to it's opening with my pal Stuart and one of the owners, Derek Bell. He took the time to show us around, describe the process, and give us some samples. I kind of knew how booze was made, but I had never really gotten to see the process up close and personal. Derek was very open to questions, explained the system in layman's terms, and even showed us his initial project still they crafted themselves. Really cool venue, located in the old Marathon Motor Works - who knew a 100-year old car factory would be re-purposed into a brewery and later a distillery. They also share space with Collier and McKeel, the non-disgusting Tennessee whiskey. My favorite was the beautiful, shiny copper-pot still that was the shiniest thing I have ever seen in my life... wonder if one would fit in my garage... The tasting room is also cool, very suave and classy. Again, we were there before they were officially opened, but I could see how things were shaping up and what the finished product was looking like. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention their products. I got to try the Rasputin Hopped Whiskey, which is where they basically turned a Russian Imperial Stout into booze - this was easily my favorite and my second favorite was probably the Triple-Smoke Whiskey, a tasty whiskey that reminded me somewhat of scotch whiskey. The amount and variety of booze that these guys are able to crank out in such a small space is mind boggling. I should also add that I love their Spiced Rum - attractively priced and probably not made from a giant pile of chemicals like some of the mainstream stuff out there (tastes really good in hot cider), their gin is an excellent substitution for London Dry, and I also am a fan of their vanilla vodka, which I use in this cocktail: Orange Thingsicle 2.0 2oz Corsair Vanilla Bean Gin 1 oz Cointreau 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice Kind of a riff off of "Orange Thing" from Frank Stitt's Bottega in Birmingham.
(5)Em P.
Ok...so I'm kinda sad our super secret super awesome happy hour has gotten popular. Yazoo outgrew this space fast (which was also our super secret super awesome happy hour...), and I'm wondering how long it will take Corsair. They seriously have a good thing goin'. We've been a heaping handful of times now (both to the beer side and the booze side), and each visit has seen a larger and larger crowd. I love the whole trend to go craft and small batch, and their selections certainly reflect that trend. Their seasonal experimentals are interesting (barrel aged gin anyone?) and their standards are solid. The triple smoke is complex for an American single malt, and their white whiskey is smooth and gentle. And I actually LOVE their gin because it's got a lot of other botanical flavor other than that gnawing on a pine cone taste. The tours come with a tasting of all of their current selections or a crafted cocktail. I suggest getting one of each... I have dreams about the gimlet made with wry moon and lime-habenero syrup from nearby bang candy company....mmmm spicy booze.... The beer side offers a lovely but small (and rotating) selection of craft beers. And they cleaned up the courtyard to enjoy them in now the weather is getting nice. The staff is top notch, even when dealing with the hoards of people who now descend upon the bars...I think I'll remember to check to see if a good show is at Marathon Music Works before I go, as Corsair is the only pregame option in the area. Both Will and Nick have been extremely accommodating whenever we bring a group to share our secret...probably should have kept it to myself!
(5)Hilary S.
So this is a review of the Corsair Taproom... which I would rate a strong awesome. Located in the old Yazoo Brewery area, this little taproom offers a good selection of brews. Especially if you like to drink local (southeast) beers, this is a cool place to go. Not a huge place, but definitely a great place to meet up with friends. A courtyard is available for warmer months as well. The bartender we had, Emily, was really friendly and helpful in picking out a beer. The only downside is their closing time, 8pm, which is only a downside as I'd like to stay later whenever I go. Also, I have to give them a thumbs up because they are flexible if you want to hold a little even there... overall, a nice taproom in a unique space.
(4)B B.
Screwed over on tour! We came from Indiana along with my in laws from Texas to visit Nashville. Having tried to reserve Corsair tour tickets online but unable, we showed up an hour early to get on the waiting list in case there were "no shows". We were standing in the bar area with the tour about to start, and there were several no shows such that our group could get on the tour. Then a group of four without reservations for that time comes in claiming they had reservations. After some quiet words and winks between that group's leader and the bartender, the bartender says she has received all the normal reservations for that time and there'd be no standbys ( our family ) allowed on the tour. I didn't want raise a fuss to potentially embarrass my in laws in this rather small group setting. We didn't have the time to wait to see if we could get screwed over again, so we left. If this bartender represents the spirit of the employees at the distillery, I think I'll also steer clear of the spirits they distill!
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