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    Sabbatical

    4.9 (28 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Bourbon and oak char candle
    Lucy M.

    Sabbatical distillery is located off west highway 4 on the south eastern fringe of the Sacramento delta. The turn off to Sabbatical's access road is somewhat reminiscent of a delivery truck entrance but after a quick decline on the entrance road and a sharp left you'll land in the parking lot directly in front of the main entrance. Inside the main entrance sits an impressive display of stacked oak barrels and to their right are several enormous shiny steel distilling tanks. A long butcher block counter is located on the left side of the distillery parallel to the wall. This counter was topped with a row of Sabbatical's award winning whiskeys and spirits for sampling. That said, I meandered over to take a seat in one of the stools. I hadn't planned on tasting as I was mostly interested in sabbatical's bourbon infused honey. But after a convo with Jack Zech, who's family has owned Victoria Farms for generations, I took a step outside my world 'o wine and decided to taste a few of sabbatical's award winning elixirs in the line up. I tasted several of the whiskey samples and finished with a sample of sabbatical's whiskey infused honey. I ended up purchasing a bottle of their Blended American Whiskey and a flask of whiskey infused honey. The honey sample was viscous and soothing. And its hint of whiskey was deliciously warming.

    Great line up!
    David C.

    Fantastic!! Our new favorite! We met Tim in Nevada doing some research and he said to stop by. We did and are so happy we did! Great quality of whisky (and gin and vodka). I would highly recommend! Most of their spirits are farm to bottle. Small business, you can tell they take pride in what they do. Reasonable prices and just great product. We left with more than we expected and will be back! Loved their bourbons, lemon vodka and malt whiskeys. We will be back for sure. After we left, we decided we would get a party bus with whisky tasting friends to visit!

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    Alejandra D.

    I made a reservation for hubby's birthday since he enjoys whisky. We were part of a group of 10 (or so) for the 'Distillery Tour + Guided Tasting' - $20/person. After purchasing online, I messaged them to ask about a non-alcoholic (NA) option and they said yes. I was the designated driver and still charged the $20 even though I didn't participate in the whisky. The distillery was cute, I liked the space and seeing all the barrels. As we checked-in, we were given a welcome cocktail. I passed on it as I was the DD but hubby enjoyed it. I was offered a water or La Croix sparkling water in lieu of the cocktail. Then we began with a tour, all standing, so just be aware. We got to climb and peek into the fermenting tank - that was cool. While we were in the tour, the staff was setting up the area for our tasting and setting out all the glasses. Everything was pre-poured for you and you could go at your own pace as you're walked through the tasting. It all looked so pretty! There was whisky, vodka, gin and lemonade tastings. For my non-alcoholic option, they put another La Croix for me in a different flavor with a cup of ice. I think maybe they could offer a couple mocktail options instead for the NA option which I would've enjoyed more than a 2nd La Croix. Everyone got lemonade (non-alcoholic) as part of the pre-poured layout except me. not sure why? I asked for a tasting of the lemonade and it was good. I think they could turn that into a solid mocktail option. We also had pistachios from their sister farm which were yummy. At the end of the tasting, we also sampled a few of their pistachio flavors and We also tried a sample of their bourbon infused honey. We bought the honey and the jalapeno lime pistachios. We later realized Winco carries these pistachios and we've now bought them twice! They're that good. Overall, hubby enjoyed the experience.

    Dale S.

    Jack, Danny, and Jasmine are my sole go-to for whiskeys. This is a slept-on destination in California for spirits, and the crew here is truly dedicated to the craft of distilling. They are constantly experimenting with new blends, but each product is balanced and continues to impress me and whomever I share their whiskeys with. Their whiskeys go toe-to-toe with the famous whiskey's I've had. Highly recommend.

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    Ruth S.

    Located in Oakly, California... my cousin introduced us to this place. Sabbatical farm distillery which you can go blueberry picking. Grab a bag and head out to the blueberry trees. When you're done they have a spot to wash your berries. When you're done, weigh your bag and pay. This place also has whiskey tasting. Consist of about 8 or more whiskey to try. They pour about 10mls for tasting. They also sell different flavors of pistachios. The cocoa pistachios and garlic herb flavors are the best. Place is clean. It was hot so don't forget to grab your hat. Head out and start picking before they run out!! Seasonal fruit picking of course! Happy picking and happy drinking!

    Giselle S.

    Great spot off of Hwy 4, they have a variety of Whiskey, an absolutely delicious Gin & a new blueberry lemon vodka! Friendly service, laid-back ambience & yummy spirits. I would definitely recommend this place to any & all liquor enthusiasts.

    Bottle #132 of 252, Double Oaked, Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a small bottle of Straight Bourbon Whiskey

    Just made my second trip out to Sabbatical today. I did a tour and tasting a few weeks back and really enjoyed the vibe and especially the whiskey. Danny, our tour guide and co-founder was awesome. He is extremely knowledgeable and definitely passionate about his craft. I am impressed by the way they operate and am happy to have a local distillery of such character and quality. I look forward to supporting their success as we need more places like Sabbatical in our region.

    Taking it all in!
    Dawn E.

    Great Experience. Everyone working there appears to like their job. Felt very inviting. The guys who own the place are definitely passionate about what they do. The tour was super informative and we never felt pressured to buy anything. This said we did because it was great. Something for everyone from whiskey/bourbon to vodka to gin.

    michael h.

    Really good whiskey. Have a half bottle of the port finished as a gift (only half cause I couldn't stop taste testing it before I gave it to an uncle). But the blended whiskey is my favorite. I got notes of green apple that blew my mind. Plus the bottle looks freaking fantastic

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    Thank you, David! We're looking forward to seeing you back here soon!

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    Thanks, Dale! Always a pleasure to have you stop by. Cheers!

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    Free Tasting! Great whiskeys as well as the making process. Tim was friendly and make the experience enjoyable!

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    Excellent bourbons I find them on par with national brands. Well worth the trip to the farm for their tastings

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    Had a fun time trying their spirits. Love that it's all super local. The whiskey is incredibly smooth!

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    4 years ago

    Impressive set up, and must stop. Good tastings and cool operation there. Be sure to taste the gin!

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    Great products. Great people. Sabbatical is up and coming. It's a pleasure to be part of its beginning.

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    Great spot off of Hwy 4, they have a variety of Whiskey, an absolutely delicious Gin & a new blueberry lemon vodka!

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    The Roost - The bar area

    The Roost

    (207 reviews)

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    Downtown

    I love the idea of speakeasies. The way that suddenly you are transported to a hidden space that…read moreyou think no one else knows about but then you open the door and it's like you share a secret with other like-minded people. I had been to Bawk before but little did I know about the hidden space behind it. You do need to make reservations, which I did not do. Instead I got on a list until there was a space, close to midnight and way past my bedtime, to discover this hidden gem. Once your reservation time comes up, you are escorted to a booth or bar area and given a menu. We had welcome drinks upon arrival and could choose from a cocktail list. Drinks average about $20 each, so be prepared to spend some cash. You should definitely experience this at least once! Great spot for date night or a fun girls night out.

    The Roost in Midtown Sacramento is such a great hidden spot and one of those places you go for the…read morefull experience, not just a quick drink. The space is small and intimate with serious speakeasy vibes that remind me of some of the cocktail bars in San Francisco. The drink presentations are gorgeous, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into both the flavor and how everything looks when it arrives at the table. They have a great selection of gin, rum, champagne, and whiskey, and I often lean on the staff for drink suggestions because they're really good at recommending something you might not normally order. A few times now they've pointed me toward a drink that ended up being a hidden gem. I've been here a few times and it's always a great time whether you're catching up with friends or doing a date night. The food is also surprisingly good and pairs well with the cocktails. It is definitely on the pricier side, but that's part of the experience. Also, because the space is small and intimate, reservations fill up quickly and they do require a deposit, which goes toward your final bill. Helpful tip: make a reservation ahead of time and don't be afraid to ask the staff for drink recommendations -- they're excellent at guiding you to something special. Final verdict: absolutely worth it.

    Frank - Inside Bar Area

    Frank

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    So I was at a bar last night with the wife,one of our usual spots and I was thinking of ordering…read moreanother round but then I remember some obscure video I saw on TikTok telling me about this "semi-secret" bar in the area and I decided to book on out and head out to check out this spot from the video-I went out to Frank Cocktail Bar located on 16th and R in the Ice Blocks area. I remember from the video they said this was considered a "bartenders bar",the kind of spot that that bartenders and workers in the industry would hangout after their shifts-I liked the sound of that. Walking up to where I thought the bar was located,it was kinda funny because it was just an innocent looking blue door with the words "Cocktail" along the side-doesn't look like much at all,I'd imagine I've walked by this place many times without thinking of ever going in-that was changing this time. When I walked in I 100% knew I was stumbling upon something special-it was a tiny place but it was overflowing with energy,not many booths in this bar and it may be the smallest bar I've ever been to but it felt special.Looking at the clientele I felt like I was with my people,it was so cool in there.This is the kind of place I would take my wife and any of my friends before a special night out and be it a dinner or a concert or a production at Safe Performing Arts Center and feel like it would set the right vibe for the night. Looking over the menu,they had some very interesting looking drinks,the wife went with a French 75($12.00)and I went with a Pecan Brown Sugar Old Fashioned($16.00)The bartenders are very friendly and super personable and really took their time and took pride in their drinks-I had never had an Old Fashioned quite like that one,but it went down super smooth-I loved i-I look forward to going there again asap. A coupe of things about this bar-they do only have 1 unisex bathroom,it was very clean.Also this place is so old school that they are a "Cash-Only " bar.They do have an atm in the bar in case you forget your cash.They have a big fish tank behind the bar that really put the room together nicely-I liked it a lot. In closing,if you ever find yourself in the Ice Blocks part of midtown and want to experience an awesome bar that feels very unique-head on down to Frank and have a drink or two-you won't regret it-I think I may have found my new favorite bar in all of Sacramento. PS-I loved talking to the bartender telling me how they don't carry Don Julio but have many varieties of Fortaleza instead-a true IYKYK moment if there ever was one-this place rocks.

    Awesome ambiance, lousy bartender. Interaction ruined the experience…read more We go in and are seated. 4 of us. We ask about the menu--we get met with rude sarcasm WITHOUT the humor. The menu out front (which drew us in) was NOT posted anywhere inside. So naturally, we ask about the pricing and what was applicable. That's when bartender's eyes roll and she dishes out snarky responses that insult our intelligence. Yes, lady--we can read, and I hope your boss can too, because you were an embarrassment to the establishment! We didn't ask for the teenage insecurity and projection...we only wanted a drink. Well we got the drink and the flavor was meh. We didn't even tip. Big tab...0 dollar tip. Most likely won't be back. If you're a bartender...be courteous and stay off your fxkin laptop/phone. Understand that customers don't deserve to be the punching bag

    Hidden Tap & Barrel - Lots of beer! And more!

    Hidden Tap & Barrel

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    This place is a hidden gem in downtown Palo Alto. (don't be confused that the door says Curry…read morePizza) I went here with friends for the first time last week and enjoyed it so much! The drinks/cocktails are great with an extensive selection in addition to their willingness to make things not on the menu as long as they have the ingredients. We only had "bar food" (french fries, onion rings, and my friends had wings) but the menu looked really interesting. Next time I will go back for some pizza or other things on the menu. The most unexpected part of the evening happened when they brought out a "cake" made of brownies and candle in it! My friend sneakily told them it was my birthday. The brownie cake was delicious and enough for many more than the 3 of us. Such a great place and I will be back soon!

    We were really early for a brunch meet up. So, we decided to find a place for a snack and some…read moredrinks. This place seemed like the one to go to and glad we made that call. It's a bit small but we got some seats at the bar. The wall art was beautiful. They had TVs to watch sports. Then had a good amount of brews to choose from but of course we were there for the hard stuff. We decided to order just a salad. We had a spicy chicken salad and it was really good. Really good portion too. We also had a couple martinis and cognac neat. The bartender/server was very personable and very knowledgeable about liquor. Especially tequila. A nice spot to hang. Would stop by again if in the area.

    Bar Shiru - Actual Proof - superb!

    Bar Shiru

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    Uptown

    What a beautiful place to have a drink! I was super happy with my visit to Bar Shiru…read more First of all, the vibes of this spot are completely immaculate. You definitely feel 10 degrees cooler in here. From the dark moody lighting, tons of vinyl on the wall, beautiful people, everything was stunning. Definitely bring your ID since they will check at the door, once you're inside, you definitely feel like you stepped into your older brother's cool friend secret hideaway. Drinks were great and there was so many to choose from. I can't remember the drink I got but it was served up in a cute glass and was delicious. The DJ was fantastic and played a ton of old and new school hits. I think this qualifies as a "listening bar" so cool. Totally great trip to Bar shiru! I will, without a doubt, be back.

    Service is amazing here! We came here for the first time and it was lovely. The space has great…read moredecor and there are so many records. We tried moonglow, lucky spring, and actual proof. I ordered moonglow not knowing it's a very intense drink, so had to order actual proof as backup. They're very accommodating and can make any drink sweeter, so I opted for that. Actual proof is very refreshing with a nice citrus flavor! It seemed to be a popular drink since other folks also ordered it. Moonglow has a lot of complexity to it, and it's concentrated (no ice). Lucky spring was very citrus forward with some bitter notes, but we couldn't taste the guava. We also got free pretzels to munch on! This spot makes great cocktails and they also have a sister bar and restaurant called golden palm nearby. Worth trying this spot for good vibes and delicious drinks!

    Barber Lee Spirits - Spirits to try

    Barber Lee Spirits

    (65 reviews)

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    It's such a fun place to enjoy cocktails and locally distilled whiskies!…read more What even better is they have games for kids so you don't need to worry about bringing kids! We tried the tastings. The chicken shot glass is so fun to look at and drink with. The tasting is $25 with 3 kinds of whiskey your choice and a cocktail. What a great deal! They even have an extensive dessert menu. People recommended key lime pie. I definitely want to come back to try dessert!

    My husband and I have been coming here for years, which makes this experience even more…read moredisappointing. We visited the distillery next to Hotel Petaluma around 8 pm with a group of six (family, including my dad and uncle). Most of the patrons inside were white, and our waitress was an older white woman. From the moment we walked in, there was visible irritation about our party size. When my uncle picked up a chair so we could sit together, we were met with looks and attitude instead of any help. The overall vibe was cold and dismissive, and it made us feel unwelcome and judged. As a Mexican family in a room where nearly everyone else was white, the way we were treated felt targeted and uncomfortable. Whether intentional or not, the service came across as biased and unwelcoming. It's just really unfortunate, because this is a place we've supported for years. We left feeling embarrassed and upset, and that's not the experience you expect from a place in hospitality.

    Sabbatical - distilleries - Updated May 2026

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