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    San Diego Distillery

    4.6 (56 reviews)
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    Mini flight, before full pour.
    Michaelene K.

    What a wonderful experience at a place it feels like we discovered. The server was knowledgeable and engaging and the offerings delicious. It's really expensive so that was a surprise, $225 for a mini flight, 2 pours and a bottle with ti. We were happy to explore the shop and loved the laughing and conversation! It's a cool spot with so much potential for events. A little challenging to find - keep an eye out for the wooden barrel and you'll find it no problem. I liked the search and we were rewarded well.

    Select released bourbon
    Linford E.

    I've been to San Distillery three times with three different groups of friends. We collectively spent over a grand on the spirits. However, the last experience will be the last. When entering the establishment, my friends and I were greeted with, not Hello, but "what are your intentions,". Not a welcoming vibe. The bar tender is over it and not personable. This could be a hidden gem if management upgrades the service staff. Go to Mike Curphy's in the same complex. Much better experience and better product.

    Andrea M.

    Devon is an amazing host, I love coming here. Retro decor, comfortable and great tasting whiskeys. They offer 2 different flights and some cocktails. On his second visit, my son joined their club. He cant stop talking about what he learns each visit after his monthly tasting. You can bring a snack to nibble on while you enjoy your flight or cocktail. They are open - Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Not too hard to find - commercial property in Spring Valley.

    Jason L.

    Pretty killer selection of whiskies right in on our own backyard. They have 4 or 5 standards, including a single malt and a pleated whiskey and an ever-rotating section of specialty pours as well. The day we went, they had two distilled beers made into (pseudo) whiskies, both of which were quite tasty. Friendly service and a cozy, nicely decorated tasting room. Worth a visit and a taste or two.

    Bar area
    Sherie K.

    First of all, I had a Groupon for this place, so my cousins and I were excited to try our whiskey tasting. Upon getting there, we realized it was in a warehouse area and it was kind of hard to find in the dark because it's more so on the inside of the driving path opposed to the outside where you could see. Plus there weren't really signs to say that we were in the right place. There was a whiskey barrel outside, but it was facing away from the street. Once we were finally inside, the place was tiny and intimate, which was nice. It was decorated in a vintage style so that was kind of cool. The menu was short and simple, but we al noticed the line saying you couldn't have more than one whiskey flight OR cocktail in one night. Interesting rule. We wanted to have a second cocktail, but didn't ask because of that. We had Devon as our server and he was all by his lonesome working with a cut finger. He was very personable and nice, but he was the slowest bartender I've ever met. SUPER NICE GUY, makes his cocktails with care.... but just really slow. And then they didn't have enough glasses, so he had to start washing the glasses by hand with no bareback or anyone to help him out and that caused the process to be even slower. We didn't get our drinks til maybe 20 mins after we ordered. Then it started to get busier and he had to keep washing the glasses and whatnot so the new folks had to wait quite a bit. Between the four of us we had 2 pumpkin pie old fashions, a whiskey flight and one Penicillin. My pumpkin pie old fashion was hard to swallow.... but only because I didn't mix it til the end. But after we mixed them, those were soooooo good!! My husband really liked the whiskey flight and ended up buying a bottle of the Bourbon. All in all, a fun experience, but you can't stay too long if you want to drink more/have a faster time.

    8oz and 32oz with 80% Hand Sanitizer from San Diego Distillery.
    Annemargaret B.

    I know many who enjoy an adult beverage. Not me. I'm here for their "hard stuff"! Hard to find. Difficult to make. Hand SANiTiZer! Yep, San Diego Distillery is making it and selling it out back. This Covid deal has changed lives. So I drove 40 minutes to get a supply. Let's say, I'm glad I made the drive. Where else can you get 80%? I'm happy to be drunk with feeling safer.

    This is how it's made
    Jess M.

    If you're looking for a Gem off the beaten path...San Diego Distillery is the place to be. A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon especially when looking for an experience. I was looking for the perfect birthday gift, fit for a King, and best believe I found it. When you first pull up, I promise, you are gonna feel like you made a wrong turn...don't give up, park and make your way to the back. When you see that table for two under the umbrella, you have made it! Go on in and enjoy. You're going to meet Devon and just go from there! I cannot express in words how the whole experience exceeded my expectations but it did. I won't go into mass detail of my exact experience because I know it could never be duplicated BUT whether you are a whiskey lover or whiskey rookie...you are going to enjoy not just the ambience, the bartender, and energy of this place... you're going to fall in love with whiskey too. The whiskey flight is definitely the way to start, but the Old Fashion is how you're going to want to finish. Take the little walk behind the scenes and enjoy learning the process of how heaven in a bottle is made... PS ~ you're going to want to take a bottle home with you! It was a beautiful day filled with amazing spirits, amazing people, amazing energy and definitely gave us a reason to go back and do it again and again and again. Ladies, if you're looking for something different to enjoy with your special someone...this IS the spot! You will have that person cheesing from ear to ear the entire day. I absolutely recommend San Diego Distillery!!!

    DeShawn A.

    I learned that I am a NOT a fan of Whiskey. Haha! However this place was quaint and intimate! I came here with a couple of my girls after we found and purchased a deal on Groupon. We enjoyed ourselves and laughed and laughed and had a really great time as Charlie explained the differences between the Whiskies. Charlie was great and I thank him for having such an awesome sense of humor! I don't think I'll partake in any more Whiskey tats ting but I'll definitely come back with my friends for great company!

    Flight
    Katie B.

    San Diego offers up a lot of amazing places to grab a drink, so you may be thinking why go to Spring Valley? Well, if you're a fan of great whiskey/bourbon, then you should go see for yourself. San Diego Distillery is quite literally tucked away in an industrial area of Spring Valley and can be a little difficult to find. Pro tip: go up the stairs facing the street, make a left, then it's on your right. Once you're inside, you'll appreciate the lounge vibe. The drink menu is limited, but has a great staples like a Manhattan and Old Fashion with a unique twist. If you're not sure which way to go, Devin is super helpful and also willing to whip you up something unique. They also offer flights if you prefer to sample the goods before making a commitment.

    Chocolate old fashioned
    Jennifer R.

    Met a friend here today. The boys had a few flights. I got a chocolate old fashioned. Yum! Very tasty and great service.

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    Been coming here for years. Best whiskey in San Diego. Great spot to try great whiskey and talk with the super knowledgeable staff.

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    Awesome experience. Had a great time. Love everything. Chill vibes. Great whiskey. I just want to say if love whiskey you are at home here.

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    Ask the Community - San Diego Distillery

    Can you bring in food or snacks?

    Hi! Yes you can! Cheers.

    Are they open now?

    Right now, they are open Saturday's 2-5

    Do you guys sell hand sanitizer?

    We do sell sanitizer in various sizes. Here is our current list of sizes and price: 8 oz personal -… Read more

    Is it dog friendly?

    Well behaved dogs are always welcome :)

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    Review Highlights - San Diego Distillery

    For a whiskey tasting it's more than affordable and you have three choices of tastings or you can go with a cocktail.

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    Mike Curphy Distillery

    4.9(10 reviews)
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    Went here last night for a tasting because my sister had a Groupon…read more This place is an actual distillery and the whiskey is made here. The tasting room is tiny. There were four of us and we were at max capacity. Mike the owner is really nice. He explained all of the whiskey and bourbon and how it was made. He also makes moonshine. When I say this stuff is strong!! Please believe!!! 3 tastings and we were lit! This was something new and I enjoyed it. Mike is a cool dude. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the place reeked of smoke when we walked in. That was off putting. But all in all it was a good time.

    What a experience and hidden little gem. Mike Curphy's is located in a industrial complex and he…read morehas a little cozy spot for tastings and purchases. Mike Curphy has been distilling alcohol for 5 decades. His product and stories shows that. Mike allows three tastings of any of his selection with the purchase of a bottle. Each selection has a story behind it and Mike brings the bottle to life. I tried many of his spirits but often find myself leaving with a bottle of his sipping cream. Similar to Bailey's, or even more so, Jamaican rum cream. Very versatile cream you can sip on the rocks, in coffee, or how Mike suggests, over vanilla bean ice cream. Great service and selection will keep bringing me back for more stories and a sip or two of his finest.

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    4.6(11 reviews)
    10.6 miEast Village
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    My girlfriend & I came here to their speakeasy, The Commodores…read more Thank you again to the worker who kept in contact with me to ensure that we got seated & arrived safely! & thank you to the bartenders who whipped us up some amazing, strong cocktails! We enjoyed all the gin drinks! Intimate lounge with a couple of tables, bar seating, & a couple of barrel tops. Cool sailor theme. Do be aware, the entrance is in the homeless population & there was a man posted on the door. Thankfully, the worker was able to get us through.

    Commodores club is a must for any cocktail lover…read more Probably the truest speakeasy feel of any bar I've been to. That is partly due to the unexpected location. It is deep in East village and there are quite a few people experiencing homelessness on the streets outside. You will get a text stating that parking can be tough and they recommend getting a Uber/Lyft to drop you off right at the door. We had dinner nearby so we opted to drive and park. We were about a block away and it wasn't the best walk but no one bothered us and the doorman got us in right away and then checked our reservation. Look for the big red metal door! Once you're inside you are truly transported to a nautical themed speakeasy which is serving their own gins, rums, and vodkas. It was incredible! My friend got the gin flight which isn't on the menu and it was great to experience the different botanicals and then try them in cocktails. Loved the experience!

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    Liberty Call Distilling

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    4.4(190 reviews)
    10.5 miBarrio Logan
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    For some reason, I thought the steak special was on Thursday, but nope--it's actually Tuesday…read more Still ordered the steak because, honestly, why not treat myself? It's $25 at regular price with no Old Fashioned (sad face), but holy cow was it deeeeeelicious! Get the peppercorn sauce. TRUST ME. That sauce deserves its own Instagram account. Seriously, bottle that stuff and call me--I'll buy it by the gallon. Omgeeeee yummmm. My friend's plate? Yeah... a whole different story. The birria was so dry, and no consomé on the side? Rude. Definitely wouldn't recommend or order it again. Also, shoutout to the lone ranger working the restaurant/bar. This guy was taking orders, mixing drinks. When he forgot our drink refills, I was like, "Dude, you've got enough on your plate." Poor guy was straight-up doing the most. Someone give him a raise. Parking was good for a weekday and ambiance was really chill. I'd definitely come again. Come check them out! You can thank me laters!

    I ordered the Quinoa Salad with Birria and balanced the sorta healthy salad with a side of onion…read morerings. Both were Delicious. A friend at the table ordered the Zombie Cocktail from Sin Ship Spirits. It was 19.5% ABV but tasted delicious. Dangerous!!! Glad I wasn't drinking lunch that day... I would not have survived. Service was excellent and our food came out super fast. The indoor/outdoor layout made the place feel airy. There were tons of different seating options from bar seats, to booths, counters to stand at. Street parking wasn't too bad either. In addition to the great alcohol drinks, they had a self serve soda machine and a few other nonalcoholic options.

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    Spiced Rum being bottled

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    Our Head Distiller giving a tour

    Seven Caves Spirits - All the booze!

    Seven Caves Spirits

    4.9(39 reviews)
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    My first time at Seven Caves was December 2024. We went to celebrate our friend's birthday…read more Seven Caves is located directly next door to Embolden Brewing Company. The signage is small so keep an eye out. The owner, Jeff, is a riot! We did a tasting that was curated by him and our love for libations. He makes all of his spirits himself. His distillery started with gin which is why I'd never been because I don't like gin for any reason. I would love to say that I remember the different cocktails that he whipped up for us but we drank a lot and that was months ago. LOL. I can say everything was outstanding! My favourite was this fluffy daiquiri ice (Baskin Robbin's ice cream I love) flavoured cocktail that was indescribable but so stinking delicious. When our tasting was done we all lined up to purchase bottles. I bought a bottle of rum which was my favourite libation of the evening. I've been told the maple syrup and the pancake mix he sells is a must to buy so definitely go check it out. Looking forward to our next tasting, Jeff!

    Yay! Had a great time here for a private tasting with some friends…read more Good way to try so new and explore a bit. Would definitely recommend making an appointment in advance and come ready to socialize and learn.

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    Sealed bottle spilt on the drive home

    Seven Caves Spirits - A mini cocktail using rum during a group tasting called "Don't Call Me"

    A mini cocktail using rum during a group tasting called "Don't Call Me"

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    619 Spirits North Park - NA Prickly Pear Hibiscus Mule

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    4.2(389 reviews)
    9.5 miNorth Park
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    Nothing like celebrating a free steak meal for two! Came here with one of my gfs and had an…read moreenjoyable night. The aura of this bar was very welcoming, open and clean. Thank you Jake for being an attentive and a great service to us, you knew we came for our free voucher and didn't belittle us nor lack your service. And comps to the chef because when you think of steaks at bars, it's typically a 50/50 experience. You don't assume top quality and cooked to perfection meals right off the bat; but at 619 spirits, I have no complaints. Well in honesty though, the chimichurri was strong in sodium after a few bites, but it still tasted great and had every drip of it lol and the steak was cooked as requested! And that's rare! And that's how I love my steaks- medium rare! It was top tier to my tastebuds! Cheers!

    We were looking for a quick bite to eat before going to grab drinks and decided to stop into 619…read moreSpirits North Park. It wasn't too busy so we were able to walk in and seat ourselves. - PARKING - North Park is always tough with finding a parking spot but we just circled around until we got one walkable distance away. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - We were greeted promptly after sitting down and since we were waiting on friends to join, we delayed ordering but the staff was very attentive the moment they came in. After ordering we got our food pretty soon after. It's dimly lit inside but you can still see one another across the tables. They also have sports playing on the TVs. - FOOD - Honey Brussels Sprouts: Pretty crispy but it was slightly overly honey-ed for me. Some clumps had way too much honey and I felt like I was just getting a spoonful of sweetness. Wings: Standard chicken wings, but the Lemon Pepper Seasoning was way too heavy, so it was pretty salty for some bites. Fried Chicken Sandwich: Loved the tater tots - super crispy just like I like them! The chicken sandwich was just OK for me - the chicken itself was a little dry, but the seasonings were good. - OVERALL - Just an OK spot for bites and drinks. I don't know if I'd come back but if everywhere else was too busy, I wouldn't mind stopping in.

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