Sugar House Distillery Tour — South Salt Lake, Utah

Discover the Sugar House Distillery Tour in Utah

Located in South Salt Lake, Utah, the Sugar House Distillery Tour offers visitors an inside look at one of Utah’s most established craft distilleries. This guided Distillery Tour takes place inside a working production facility where small-batch spirits—including whiskey, rum, vodka, and specialty liqueurs—are fermented, distilled, and bottled on site. Guests learn how Sugar House balances traditional distilling methods with creative experimentation before concluding with a guided spirits tasting.
Why it’s special: Sugar House Distillery stands out for its hands-on, experimental approach to craft spirits, producing a wide variety of styles under one roof and offering one of the most educational distillery tours in the Salt Lake Valley.

History & Story of Sugar House Distillery

Sugar House Distillery was founded in 2013, making it one of Utah’s early pioneers of modern craft distilling. From the beginning, the distillery focused on producing diverse spirits in small batches rather than specializing in a single category. Operating out of South Salt Lake, Sugar House quickly gained a reputation for innovation, transparency, and community engagement—welcoming visitors into the production space to demystify the distillation process.

What You’ll See & Do on the Sugar House Distillery Tour

• Tour the active distillery and production floor

• Learn how different spirits require unique fermentation and distillation methods

• See stills, fermentation tanks, and bottling equipment up close

• Understand aging, flavor development, and experimental batching

• Participate in a guided tasting of multiple Sugar House spirits

Hands-On Elements: Guided spirits tasting with explanations of production techniques and flavor profiles.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed in designated areas; restrictions may apply near active equipment.
Souvenirs & Extras: Distillery shop offering bottled spirits, cocktail mixers, branded apparel, and glassware.

Pricing of the Sugar House Distillery Tour

Adult price: $10 per adult
Includes guided distillery tour and spirits tasting. Participants must be 21+.

Visiting information

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Age limits: 21+ only
Accessibility: Limited accessibility in production areas; standing required during parts of the tour
Working hours: Tours offered Saturday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Retail hours Tuesday–Saturday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sunday–Monday Closed.

Nearby

• Sugar House Park

• Granary District dining and breweries

• Downtown Salt Lake City (short drive)

FAQs About Visiting the Sugar House Distillery Tour

What types of spirits does Sugar House Distillery produce?
The distillery produces a wide range of spirits, including whiskey, rum, vodka, and specialty liqueurs, often in experimental or limited batches.

Is the tour suitable for people new to spirits?
Yes. Guides explain the distillation process in clear, approachable terms, making the tour accessible to beginners.

Do I need to reserve a spot in advance?
Advance booking is recommended, as tour sizes are limited and often fill up on Saturdays.

Are tastings included with the tour?
Yes. Each tour includes a guided tasting of select Sugar House spirits.

Can I buy bottles directly from the distillery?
Yes. Bottles and merchandise are available for purchase in the on-site distillery shop after the tour.