Not a whiskey person, but I always love to bring a local gem as a souvenir when I travel. Parking…read moreis limited, as always, near downtown. Did a whiskey tasting, and they really do customize to your preferences and what you've tried previously! Seen both casual goers and some coming for a date night, all doing tastings as well. Always super friendly staff. Bought the dragon and one of the wine cask ones for gifts, which were thoroughly enjoyed!

Came in as a walk in on a Friday and this place is pretty cool! Keep in mind as a walk in you can…read moreonly have a tasting which is 6 different varieties or 1 cocktail. However if you make a reservation 24 hours in advance, you can have more, based on the rules they are under. Overall this place has a fun vibe and friendly people. My only compliant being they don't change the glasses frequently for the 6 small tastes you get and the stronger ones that have more peat flavor will overpower everything else.

I order the gin online and I am very happy with it! Taste is really smooth you can taste citrus and…read morelittle spice, very nice. Delivery come fast too, no problem at all. Definitely I will order again, very good gin!

This place does not exist. At least not at the advertised address. There were apartments and a…read moregarage wine tasting but no distillery.

This is such a great hidden gem for an awesome day!…read more Go check out the tasting room and make sure to stop and test out all the amazing spirits! Once you've tested them all to make an educated decision on your favorites (of course), you can buy a bottle to bring home for later - they even sell blueberry lemonade by the bottle! Make sure to go blueberry picking at Victoria farms (they share a lot) and bring home some of the best blueberries with it to make some awesome homemade blueberry concoctions! We love the indoor/outdoor open air vibe and while the bathrooms are port o potties, at least they have restrooms and places to wash hands and they aren't ever super dirty! It can get crowded parking wise but they do have an overflow lot which isn't too far of a walk which is nice. We've made a habit out of coming at least once a year and will continue to!

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!

"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!

We live near by and it is a unique place with two bars and light food stand. Outside seating with…read morefireplaces and semi inside. Good selection of mixed drinks featuring their liquors and also half bottle wines give the right amount of wine. It is mostly outdoor and the coast side can get breezy so go there with warm clothes. Great surf type beach vibe. Go there first to get drinks then hit many of the restaurants near by for good meals.

This is a great little spot to just hang out and relax while enjoying some great libations. This…read morelocation has one of the best gins I've had in a long while, the Coastal Gin. It's an open seating spot with a lot of seats available, both indoors and outdoors. They have a full bar available and some great food. I was really tempted to get the Grilled Peaches which everyone seemed to be ordering and had an amazing aroma. I, however, did get the apple pie and loved it.

This distillery makes a nice variety of wonderful spirits at a fairly approachable price point--so…read moremuch so that you should not be surprised if you go home with a few bottles. We arrived on a Sunday, just as Eric was unlocking the door and opening up. We had a great tasting experience! Eric is incredibly knowledgeable about the distillery's history and the spirits they produce--he brings it all alive in the telling. When we asked for cocktail suggestions, a few other staff overheard us and helpfully contributed to the discussion. The pour sizes on a flight are legally regulated, so there's no real concern about over drinking Just be ready for a fun afternoon!

I reserved a tasting on a Saturday and it was a seamless experience. I was even able to bring my…read moreyoung child, which was nice since I was the designated driver. The team was super nice and accommodating. They let us peak at the distillery, even though we didn't reserve the tour. They were very informed about the brand and the history of spirits. We had so much fun. It was super chill and not too packed. Of course we went home with a few bottles to have my own tasting at home. We will definitely be back.

Lucky that I happened to come across a Groupon for a tasting here, so many years back. You really…read moredon't need a discount in the first place; it's wildly affordable. After that introduction, I've been a huge fan and supporter even since. Blink and you'll miss it; it just looks like another warehouse from the side of the road. And, well, it is! This where the action happens and the bottles are born, you're just lucky enough to be invited inside. Unpretentious, chill, and down to earth. It's even dog-friendly so everyone's welcome here. I've loved everything I've tried, from whiskey to gin, but the sassafras liqueur is really something special. I don't know of a single other example on the legal market. Don't leave without at least giving it a shot, literally!

Hidden gem located in Pacifica. Was Yelping breweries in the area and Tripp distillery came up in…read morethe search, looked like a unique experience so knew we had to give it a try! Tasting was offered/lead by Jason, the owner/spirit maker. They offered a you-choose flight of 3 with about 8 different liquors to pick from. They had all the ones pictured on the board as well as a couple that hadn't quite made full production yet. Between my boyfriend and I's flights we were able to taste 6. Went with rum, brandy, sassafras, a red vodka not on the list, a special blue lotus flower gin, and the single malt whiskey. The liquors tatsted great and it was a lot of fun talking with Jason about how he makes the different spirits. Can't wait for that blue lotus flower gin to be available for purchase! We didn't spend a long time here as it was a 3 taste max, but it was a fun little pit stop on our day. The entrance was a little hidden, but we saw the sign and knew we were headed in the right direction. There's no real big front entrance, just their name on a door letting you know they're there. Almost felt like a speakeasy since it was so un-showy. Street parking is available and plentiful.

They're open 3 days a week now so that's a plus. It's a "tasting room" so one drink at a time. Walk…read morearound the block, watch a movie, have ice cream at Charlotte's or play videos games at Top Scores then come back. Lol Their RCD vodka goes down so smoothe it's almost scary. I had to review because they have Chocolate Martinis this week and it was so, so good!

Stopped by just to check it out. Don't let current city (Hayward) restrictions get in your way of…read morehaving a wonderful visit. Upon arrival I was handed a sample of RCD vodka..smooth @ quite good. I opted for the peach cocktail, my friend's was a variation of the "grayhound." Met the owner and we chatted for a few minutes.

First time at Gold Bar Distillery, we took the cocktail class and it was amazing! Johnny was the…read morebest teacher and we had so much fun!

I came to Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island for a cocktail-making class and left with…read moresignificantly more confidence in my bartending abilities than my wife probably wanted me to have. The class was genuinely awesome. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and an instructor who somehow managed to make cocktail-making feel both impressive and completely doable. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and had the patience of a saint, especially considering some of the questions coming from our group. The cocktails were fantastic, the experience was genuinely fun, and I learned enough to now be dangerous behind my own home bar. My only complaint is that the instructor, Nick, was a little too charming and charismatic. I'm not entirely sure I feel comfortable bringing my wife around him again. 10/10 experience. Would absolutely recommend. Just maybe keep an eye on your spouse.