BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana is known for its vibrant party scene, prominently featuring iconic cocktails and mixed drinks that are synonymous with local celebrations. Tourists flock to New Orleans to soak in the nightlife of the French Quarter, while residents enjoy festive drinks during tailgating, hurricane parties, and Mardi Gras festivities.

To promote local businesses, Louisiana has introduced the Louisiana Libations Trail pass, a fun initiative allowing people aged 21 and older to explore local distilleries, breweries, and wineries while earning prizes.

Louisiana’s distilleries produce a variety of spirits, utilizing local ingredients like sugarcane, corn, and various botanicals. Here’s a list of notable distilleries producing liquors across the state:

• 1827 Spirits – Located in Vidalia, offering rum and moonshine.
• Atelier Vie – Based in New Orleans, specializing in single malt, rum, brandy, rice whiskey, gin, and vodka.
• Bayou Rum Distillery – Situated in Lacassine, focusing on rum production.
• Distillerie Acadian – Found in New Iberia, known for gin, vodka, and whiskey.
• NOLA Distillery – Based in New Orleans, produces bourbon and vodka.
• Oxbow Rum Distillery – Located in Baton Rouge, offering rum.
• Sugarfield Spirits Co. – Based in Gonzales, known for rum, bourbon, gin, and vodka.

These distilleries exemplify Louisiana’s dedication to crafting unique spirits that showcase local flavors and culture, allowing both locals and visitors to enjoy the state’s rich distilling heritage.