What a great experience. This is a must if you like locally made beverages. We did the whiskey…read moreflight and Mike the owner gave us a tour of his distillery. Excellent whiskey, vodka, and service.

We were in the area visiting and stopped by to try their wares. We were not disappointed. First…read moreoff, our host was the head distiller and provided a wonderful tasting experience. Questions about distilling, aging, and miscellaneous topics were welcomed and answered. The library offers a variety of distilled spirits, and each one is done very well. My favorites are the Lavender Vodka and Wheat Whiskey. The Lavender Vodka has just enough flavor to have you saying, " Damb! This would go great with some lemonade". As for the wheat whiskey....nothing more to say than delicious. Mixdd drinks are also offered, and there is an outdoor seating area to enjoy your beverage. If you are in town, this is a must-do stop for you.

My wife and I had a great time here. Very impressed. I do not drink much, but my wife likes…read morewhiskey. I had fun.

I was in the area for work and decided to treat my husband to a night out. I thought the whiskey…read moretour would be a nice change of scenery and experience. I went "all out" and did the "tour" with what was listed as a food pairing. The "tour" ended up being looking at the vats and barrels you could already see through the giant window - not in operation. The food pairing was THE smallest sliver of cheese or salami you could possibly imagine. The experience was not worth the cost. I will say our server was extremely friendly.

Hinterhaus Distillery is an absolute gem in Arnold, but what truly made our visit unforgettable…read morewere the three incredible women behind the bar. Their hospitality was next-level -- warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share their craft. You could feel the pride they have in what they do, and it shows in every detail of the experience. The signature cocktails? Outstanding. Thoughtfully crafted, perfectly balanced, and easily some of the best cocktails we've had in the area. The only downside of the visit was being limited to just one drink thanks to California law -- a true tragedy when everything on the menu looks (and tastes) that good. We left already planning our return and cannot wait to be back for another round (or two... legally, of course ). If you're anywhere near Arnold, Hinterhaus Distillery is a must-stop -- incredible spirits, phenomenal cocktails, and hospitality that sets the bar very high. Cheers!

Absolutely love it here. First of all, this place is the American Dream come true, ask an employee…read moreabout their story, AMAZING! Secondly the spirits and mixed drinks and service is always top notch. Everyone there is so friendly. Obviously them being a distillery the size that they are, you are limited to how much you can consume on site, but the vibe while your having the drink is next level. We always leave with a few bottles. Plan accordingly, kiddos (actually anyone under 21) need to stay home, which is pretty understandable. This place has been on the rise since day one, I can't wait to see what's in store next!

Hopped on the Whiskey Wagon on a whim and had an absolute blast!!! I live in San Andreas and…read morebetween work and property maintenance I hardly ever get out to do anything fun, add that to the recent storms and I've been too nervous to drive the icy windy roads at night. Gold Rush Tour Company gave me a completely stress free night, all I had to think about was what to order at each stop. If you're a local who needs a stress free night out I 100% recommend the Whiskey Wagon and Gold Rush Tour Company in general. If you're visiting the area and don't love planning every minute of you trip, you can trust Gold Rush Tour Company to show you the best of what Calaveras has to offer!

We took a tour with my mom, 90-year-old uncle, and cousins that were here to visit. It was super…read morefun. Jorge was fantastic! He made sure my uncle was comfortable and cared for at each stop. We loved the views and the wine at Aloria, which we had never tried before.

Been wanting to come for a long time. Brought my husband here for his birthday in January (sorry…read morefor the delay)Tim and Jasmine greeted us warmly and we immediately were engaged in casual conversation with them.. a very relaxed, comfortable, chill atmosphere. It was the beginning of the everlasting tule fog we've been having and it was chilly Jasmine was so kind to make us a couple of hot totties using their in in house infused honey. I definitely recommend booking a tour and tasting Tim started us out and then Danny one of the owners walked us through their story, their inspiration and the whole process it really was an experience and I'm sure going to bring some whiskey fans. Oh and Best gin I've had in my life! The club seems like a great deal especially if you are a local ;) We took home several bottles of spirits and some honey... time to go back, pick some blueberries and try some blueberry lemonade vodka refreshing drinks!

We went here for picking blueberries last May,it was well organized from the time you parked to…read morepicking your own blueberries.We all loved the sweetness of their blueberries,they also sell the honey with blueberry and refreshing blueberry lemonade.This will be our annual tradition for sure.

Best Vodka Ever! What a great find, a household staple from now on. Price worthy for a smooth taste…read moreparallel to most of the higher priced vodkas on the market. Nice Work to the makers of Hideout!

Hideout Vodka is garbage! Don't believe the 4 and 5 star reviews you see. Those people either work…read morefor Hideout or are close friends of those who do. I drink cheap vodka every day. My preference is Svedka when I can get a 1.75L bottle for under $20 but the last couple years I've been buying more often than not, Platinum Vodka for under $15 for a 1.75L bottle. It is currently $10.99 at our local Smith's and I think it represents the best bang for the buck in vodka. I'll take Platinum over Hideout all day even if they were priced the same. If you like drinking rubbing alcohol then go ahead and buy Hideout.

One of the best places in Santa Cruz for good cocktails! Along with having delicious cocktails,…read moretheir prices are like nowhere else! Their cocktails are between $10-$12. It's the place to go before your reservation at their restaurant next door. It's also a chill place to have a good cocktail and chill with friends. You can even order food at the tasting room that is the same food offered on the menu at their restaurant next door! The bartenders at the tasting room are always so chill and laid back. My wife and I went before our dinner reservation next door and got the Bourbon Smash cocktail and the A Rose By Any Other Name mocktail. I have also had the Mai Tai in the past and that was delicious!

Venus Spirits is SO my kind of place! My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon after a…read moremorning of hiking. We had heard about the distillery from one of the bartenders at Haberdasher (in San Jose), where they use Venus Gin Aquavit in cocktails. The place was much larger than I expected and included the tasting room, distillery, and restaurant (which doesn't open until 4PM). We ordered at the bar of the tasting room and both of us decided to try the Cocktail Flight, which includes 3 Venus spirits and 3 mini cocktails for $22. The presentation was adorable and all three cocktails were fantastic, the Moscow Mule being my favorite. We also ordered the Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip to snack on, which were tasty. Their (dog friendly) patio wasn't the biggest, but the ambiance was pleasant and the drinks/food were brought out to us. Overall, I will absolutely return and can't wait to try out the restaurant in the future.

"Yoga, Beer, Music". That is how these events are promoted - but one thing that is missing and that…read moreis a HUGE benefit of these events is the awesome people. I have gone to several of the yoga events held by downward drinking dog and I have enjoyed each of them immensely. Pat and Lori, the two "cofounders" of the group are awesome, and perhaps that is why these events draw such a cool crowd as well. Also, there's beer and yoga, so if you like both of those, you're pretty good in my book. So far I've been to events at Strike Brewery and Hapas Brewery (a new brewery in San Jose - such a cool venue), but they are branching out to other locations and even a distillery in Santa Cruz in a few weeks! Totally a fun event for a weekend afternoon. The yoga is great for all levels, and it's a great way to try out some locations you might not otherwise know about. Totally try it!

I've been to multiple events organised by DDD, these people are awesome! Everything has been such…read moregreat experience My favorite is the Shanty Shack, but I live in San Jose, so Santa Cruz events are possible on weekends! All the yoga instructors I've seen have been really good and fun to be around!