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    R6 Distillery

    4.6 (321 reviews)
    ModerateDistilleries
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bacon old fashioned
    Melissa M.

    Went for a birthday celebration. The space is cozy and dimly lit. We got a sampling of various cocktails. I had the Smoky Hollow and bacon old-fashioned. They were pretty good. My boyfriend had the daiquiri and it was tasty.

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    Chris H.

    Man COVID has turned the world upside down. I meant to write about this place way back when, but never got a chance, so here I go. First things first, Rob, the owner is an awesome, down-to-earth guy. He really knows his craft and is humble enough to know that he doesn't know everything. When talking to him, you can really tell he enjoys the art of distilling and that he puts a lot of TLC in all of the products he makes. He has a nice little speakeasy to the left when you go in that is really cozy and nicely set-up, pre-covid he would have live music and comedians come and perform. To the right is the actual distillery with barrels and barrels going every which way. Further, he has a little bit of everything from vodka to gin to whiskey. Each one with its own distinctive flavor and taste. For those who love the slightly sweeter type of Whiskey, the Carmela, is hands down one of the best type of whiskey I have had. It has a nice sweet caramel flavor to it that's subtle enough that you know it's there. Additionally, for those who love Mules, he has canned Mules that you can purchase and take home. They come in a nice four pack. Pricing for everything is definitely reasonable. It's a great place to visit. If you aren't a drinker, that's fine, they also sell hand sanitizer. Come by and check them out.

    Smoked old fashion
    Ana L. G.

    Wow !! I have been here before for their awesome Liquor and today I was pleasantly surprised to find that they are serving food now. We had a most amazing meal topped with amazing service by Mercedes and the topper was the service provided by the amazing chef Arron. Some of the faves : Bavarian pretzel ( get the cheese sauce) Short rib ragout Prosciutto panini Arugula salad

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    Nikki B.

    I've been wanting to check this place out for a while. In addition to distilling their own spirits they also have a speak easy style bar where you can purchase drinks made from their vodka, gin, and whiskey. If you live in the area it's beneficially to become a member to take advantage of the special perks like having to opportunity to par take in bottling day. I came here for a martini class, which was lots of fun and very informative. The gal that taught the class was super sweet and provided us with lots of great tips. She demonstrated how to make a proper martini and taught us a few variations. Then we got to make our own and we were able to try some of each. I really enjoyed the class and would like to cone back to take a tour of the distillery. You can also purchase their spirits there as well. I was really impressed with their gin. It had a very unique flavor.

    Cheers. Great cocktails!
    Toshi I.

    The Tasting Room is to the left and up a ramp. It's a cozy, space with the ceiling adorned in a rich red tapestry. It's a fun place with friendly bartenders. The "Some Like it Hotter" cocktail with R6 Vodka, pineapple, cucumber, lime and spice caught our eye. It was an excellent choice for a warm evening as it was refreshing with a slightly spicy kick. This is not officially a bar, so visitors are allowed only one alcoholic drink unless it's a special event or if you are a member. No food on the menu but snacks are available for purchase. Street parking is scarce as always. Be prepared to walk.

    Many drinks in waiting
    Scott D.

    Do you like whiskey? How about a speakeasy? If you do, then this exactly the place for you. Imagine a bar with comfortable leather armchairs, windows that keep the sunlight low, and lamps that look like Edison would approve. Add in fantastic liquor and people that know how it's made. Then set that bar immediately adjacent a distillery. I like it.

    Spirit Flight
    Joanne R.

    Love coming here to have some drinks! We decided to stop here with one of our friends visiting from the Bay and he loved it too. They also serve a couple of beers from Hermosa Brewing and I actually enjoy the choices of beer here more than I do at Hermosa Brewing! My husband speaks very highly of the vodka they have and almost always orders one for his flight. This is definitely a great place to try if you are interested in trying some delicious spirits!

    Second gift from a friend !
    Inna W.

    Great quality! We received selection of bourbons as a splendid gift from our friend. That was a first time we tried this product. We tested and tested different ones and enjoyed it so much, but did not have even a hint of a headache next morning! Amazing! Well later we received another gift -a bottle with small sample bottles, from the same friend, and saving it for upcoming holidays when our family will come to visit. That's for sure is a very useful gift for holidays!

    Barrels of R6 whiskey
    Mark F.

    The R6 Distillery's Smokey Hollow has a cool vibe, from the red tapestry adorning the ceiling, down to its friendly and attentive staff. We drove up from San Diego earlier that afternoon for the weekend and happen to visit the same evening there was a private event so we weren't able to enjoy as long as we would have liked otherwise, but the drinks were strong and full of spirit. I particularly liked my Gold Rush, which had R6 Bourbon, lemon, and wildflower honey. My friend loved the West Coast Mule that was part of her Cocktail Flight that she had to buy a 4 pack to-go. Our group happily enjoyed it as our nightcap the next evening.

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    Dennise R.

    This place was meant for us. We came here looking for live music and ended finding way more than that! Great food, beer and spirits! Their food service is also super fast! We didn't go inside because COVID but hopefully soon! We are definitely coming back and bringing friends.

    Old Fashioned
    Bill S.

    In an unassuming brick building on El Segundo Blvd. sits the Smoky Hollow Tasting & Taproom. The Mrs. and I stopped in for a drinkipoo before dinner on Friday evening. We arrived around 6 p.m. and no one was around except the bartender who went by #019. My wife originally looked at this place because of the beer so we had every intention of having a brew, but then we learned that there was a distillery attached to the operation and that changed things. The distillery goes by the name of R6 Distillery. They make their own rum, gin, vodka, and whiskey. Since R6 distills their own bourbon, I passed on the beer as did my wife. I decided to try the Old Fashioned made from R6's Straight Bourbon Whiskey, because in my opinion, it shows the true essence of bourbon. Before I took a sip of my drink, I was given a sample of the bourbon neat. I have to say that this California made bourbon could rival a Kentucky Bourbon. It was smooth and had a very mellow finish to it. My wife ordered a gin martini made from R6's gin and loved it. Her martini was so smooth she could have had 4 more. Just so you know, Smoky Hollow has a tasting room license so you can only order on cocktail per person, but you can have all the beer you want. The tasting room itself is decorated in a way that resembles a speak easy. Lots of dark red and black leather. The room was beautiful and comfortable.

    Joshua G.

    Mellow vibe. Chill band played as we tasted whiskeys and beers. We got a bit tipsy after sampling everything and played connect four. The Coffee 'n' cigarettes cocktail is exactly as it's name suggest but in a good way. That early morning, foggy cig and expresso, reading the paper and listening to the birds kinda good.

    Meat and cheese boards with fresh barvarian pretzel (great cheese dip)
    Liza D.

    My last minute charcuterie craving was satisfied. Yum..thank you. Hidden quiet place I went for Mothers day on a beautiful outdoor day. Had the boards, soft barvarian pretzel, flourless chocolate cake with red wine and was happy My hubby loves whisky and bourban so perfect place. Workers were attentive and friendly. And place was also suitable to bring our 5 year old. Will be back!

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    Thank you, Jason! Excited to have you back again. Cheers!

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    Thanks, Scott! Really appreciate your review. Cheers and stay well!

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    LOCATION IS CLOSED. Owner was wonderful, informative and let me purchase a bottle. Would love to come back once it's open.

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    Great local distillery! Award winning, and great variety. I will definitely purchase again.

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    Thank you, Howard! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    Thank you, Taylor! Love our loyal guests!

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    Ask the Community - R6 Distillery

    Is the "speakeasy" room only available for private events, or are there any drop-by hours for public visitation?

    Hi Greg! Currently, the speakeasy is only open for private events. If you'd like to tour the speakeasy for a booking, please feel free to complete the form on our website and we'll set it up for you!

    Hi Team! So my mom's favorite whiskey is the Hitman and she ran out. What's the chance you have some in storage or hidden somewhere?

    Hello Jesse! We have some at the distillery if you'd like to come by to purchase M-F: 9-12 or 1-4.

    Is this a cool place for a birthday?

    Absolutely! We do birthday parties all the time. Please shoot us an email at SpecialEvents@R6Distillery.com to chat more about details for the big day.

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