From Yellow Freight to Vodka Fame: The Setting

Your tour begins inside a historic 1942 Yellow Freight building that the Bomb City team transformed into a distillation haven. Every inch of the space tells a story. It’s equal parts rugged and refined, industrial and inviting.

This isn’t a commercialized show-and-tell. This is a working distillery, complete with fermentation tanks, copper stills, aging equipment, and a layout that brings you within arm’s reach of the magic. Guests often say they feel like they’ve stepped behind the curtain—and they’re not wrong.

Meet the Spirit Behind the Spirits

Unlike other distilleries that lead with marketing fluff, Bomb City introduces you to the real people making your vodka. You’ll meet the artisans, dreamers, and distillers who turned a passion for purity and local pride into Amarillo’s premier spirit destination.

During the tour, you'll discover how the team’s 12-times distillation method and use of non-GMO, locally sourced corn produces vodka that’s both remarkably clean and characteristically bold. It’s no wonder this smooth sipper continues to rack up accolades from spirit competitions across the country.

Curious how their process affects your health and palate? Their blog, The Healthier Side of Spirits: Why Smooth-Tasting Vodka Is a Clean Drinking Choice, dives into why Bomb City’s spirit is a refreshing alternative to harsh, mass-market liquors.

A Local Love Letter in Every Sip

There’s a reason the Bomb City team insists on sourcing their ingredients from Texas Panhandle farmers—it’s about more than quality. It’s about community. Each tour spotlights how deeply intertwined the distillery is with Amarillo’s culture, economy, and identity.

From the corn in the bottle to the boots on the ground, this is a distillery with heart.

To see how Bomb City uplifts its region, check out How a Texas Distillery Supports Local Farmers and Communities. It’s a beautiful reminder that behind every great spirit is a web of people, stories, and place-based pride.

What You’ll Experience on the Tour

Let’s talk specifics. The tour offers an immersive journey through Bomb City’s production process with plenty of sips and stories along the way.

1. The Mash Room

You’ll begin where the grain begins—inside the mash room, where locally grown corn begins its transformation. Feel the heat, smell the earthy sweetness, and see just how much care goes into the earliest stages of vodka production.

2. The Still and Filtration Room

Next, step up to the copper stills and filtration systems that define Bomb City vodka’s clarity. This is where their 12x distillation earns its reputation. The guides are transparent and welcoming, explaining everything from proofing to purity.

3. The Tasting Table

Now comes the reward. Guests are invited to sample various expressions of Bomb City vodka—neat, infused, or cocktail-ready. Expect smoothness that doesn’t burn, a finish that lingers, and a taste that proves why this is one of Texas’s most celebrated vodkas.

First-Timers Welcome

New to craft spirits? No problem.

Bomb City’s tours are intentionally designed to educate without intimidating. You’ll learn the difference between filtration styles, how to detect subtle flavours, and why “clean” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifestyle.

If vodka has never been your go-to drink, this tour may just change your mind. And if you’re already a fan? Prepare to meet your new favorite bottle.

Extend the Experience: Events, Bottles, and More

After the tour, stick around. Bomb City Distillery often hosts events in their tasting room and courtyard space—live music, seasonal cocktail nights, and bottle release parties.

You can also pick up a few bottles of your favourite flavour in their on-site shop—or better yet, order more online via the official Bomb City Distillery website.

Whether you’re stocking up for the weekend or buying a gift that doesn’t need wrapping, Bomb City’s smooth, handcrafted vodka is a purchase you can sip with pride.

The Perfect Amarillo Weekend Plan

Planning your weekend around this experience is easy. Start with brunch at a local cafe, take a scenic drive through Cadillac Ranch or Palo Duro Canyon, and then head over to Bomb City for an afternoon tour and tasting.

Want to impress a date? Bring them here. Hosting out-of-towners? Show them something unforgettable. Looking for something new to do with friends? This is your move.

Why Weekends at Bomb City Hit Different

At the heart of this experience is one word: connection. Every part of the Bomb City tour is about bridging the gap between people and place, grain and glass. There’s laughter, learning, and the joy that comes from being somewhere that’s real—not mass-produced.

There’s no better way to toast your Amarillo weekend than with a handcrafted vodka that tells a local story in every sip.

Book the Tour. Change Your Weekend.

The secret’s out: Bomb City Distillery is delivering the best distillery tour in Amarillo, and it’s only getting more popular. Booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends.

Click through to book your tour or shop bottles now. It’s a simple step that guarantees a weekend to remember—whether you're sipping solo or bringing the whole crew.

Sip Local, Stay Bold

There’s something incredibly powerful about walking into a local business and realizing you're standing on the cutting edge of something big. Bomb City Distillery isn’t just a great vodka maker—they’re elevating Amarillo's craft culture, and doing it with Texas-size heart and unmistakable flavour.

So this weekend, skip the usual. Make it bold. Make it memorable. Make it Bomb City.

Your weekend just got better.