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.

Looking for a cocktail that's full of flavor and delicious? Look no further, head to Griffo, you…read morewon't be disappointed! Cocktails only with an eclectic vibe inside a warehouse. Bar on one side, with lots of seating on the other side. Sometimes they have food trucks and live music (more in summer?).

Great distillery to go to in Petaluma. The tasting room has excellent cocktails. The cocktail with…read morehibiscus was delicious. Everyone who works at Griffo is so incredibly gracious and kind. We will definitely be back!

We were in the area doing some wine tasting and decided to check out this place. The inside is…read morereally nice but not very big. We did two flights, one of Rum and the other of whiskey tastings and one gin and tonic drink. Both flights were delicious, great notes on each, and a light palate. I'm not big gin drinker but I was surprised how well the gin tasted. I'd order a gin drink anytime. The place is really nice and the service was good. We will definitely be back for some more flights.

Came in at 5:45pm on a Saturday to pick up our club shipment. Almost closing time but our server…read morewas very nice and friendly. Gave us so much information. Also had a little time for a quick tasting. Nice and chill tasting room ..., Good music too!!

Spirit Works Distillery is a nice distillery located in The Barlow. It's a little tucked away but…read moreworth a visit. They have bar seating as well as some lounge areas and tables. Directly behind the bar you can see where the process happens from milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and bottling. Spirit Works hand crafts Gin, Vodka, Sloe Gin and Whiskey all on site.  They offer a flight tasting or two tastes with a cocktail option. If you go for the cocktail option, please note CA law only always allows a distillery to serve 1.5oz of alcohol per person so there are no other tastes or cocktails available. Someone in my group was excited about the Sloe Gin but wasn't able to try it after ordering the two tastes and cocktail. Just means they have to come back for a visit again the future. The cost is a little over $20 for the two tastes with a cocktail. I had the Vital Springs cocktail with Vodka, basil, mint, lime, ginger and Thai spiced bitters. The cocktail was really good and refreshing.  They also have cocktail kits available and for purchase that includes the alcohol, simple syrup, bitters and mixers.  This is a great spot in The Barlow!

Very small, cute tasting room at the end of the building. Plenty of parking on the side or in back…read more We didn't need a reservation on a slow Friday afternoon so we got a spot at the bar. We got the 2-taste with 1-cocktail option, and apparently the CA law is that a distillery can't serve more than 1.5oz of alcohol per person, so it's just a couple of sips and a half-sized drink. For 2 people it came to about $50. **Don't forget to check in on Yelp when you arrive to save 50%! I knew of this offer and I forgot so we paid full price.** The bartender was fun, and the drinks were tasty. Definitely try the Sloe Gin! So unique and flavorful, it was the best drink I had all day. Another cool thing is that you can buy cocktail kits that include alcohol, simple syrup, bitters, and mixers for about $70 -$100 depending on the liquor you choose. Would return.

I wanted to order local whiskey as birthday present. I was excited to learn about this place…read more Unfortunately, you can only order online. I ordered online including the 20$ shipping fee. UPS lost the package. I've reached out to company and the distributor and nothing. I'm out $70? Disappointing and frustrating. I won't ever buy anything from them again.

As a local girl, I was really stoked to hear that RP was getting a distillery. As luck would have…read moreit, every time I was home for a visit, things would get in the way and I wouldn't be able to make it to the distillery. This time however, I was determined to not let this experience slip through my fingers. ITS IN MY OLD BACKYARD, for goodness sake! I bought a 2 for 1 tour and tasting on groupon, and took my dad as a fathers day gift since I'd be missing it with him in person. We had a very entertaining, informative, and delicious smelling tour, and then we went to the tasting room to get our hands on the goods. OH MAN is their stuff GOOD. We started with the Rye and moved onto the good stuff. I fell head over heels with the #2, and then we found the Cask Strength #2 and the love I felt was even stronger. As if it couldn't get better, there was a Truffle one that blew our minds. I was so impressed with the education on how to drink Whiskey and Bourbon, and left feeling amazing that this product came from my hometown! If I lived in the continental US, I would totally join the barrel club because this stuff is amazing. The owner was there when we did the tour and he was super cool. The Distillery is growing so fast with the desire for their product that they have moved on from the size they have to a specially designed for the new place they're moving to later this year. I'm super excited to see how they do with their new space and I guarantee that they are going to be successful because they really know what they are doing with their beautiful barreled goodness.

Hanson of Sonoma Distillery in Sonoma,CA…read more Do you want you want to switch up your wine tasting opps in Napa and Sonoma? How about vodka tasting? Well if that sparks an interest, check out Hanson of Sonoma Distillery in Sonoma, CA, on Highway 12. They make organic vodka infused with real fruit. It's award winning. $25 tastings six vodka flights. $75 tasting with a tour of the distillery. They have other assorted tasting flights $35 plus and cocktails $15. Some of the vodka infused flavors are habanero, mandarin orange, meyer lemon and cucumber. They also have infused gin and whiskey. They have small bites as well. The tasting room has great all around vibes. Friendly, down to earth staff. Right when I stepped in, I noticed the design aesthetics. I liked the full bar look with the stacked shelves and the lounge area. Beautiful, modern tasting room. The building outdoor grounds has a pond and seating area. However when I visited, the entire pond water surface was covered with algae. But I'm sure they'll work to clean that up making it picture perfect; the outdoor garden and landscaping is quite beautiful. Selfie opp.

Went to Napa for the wine and somehow ended up in Sonoma for the Vodka…read more had an incredible time at Hansons. Amazing vodka

Don't know why the sole reviewer before myself gave only 1 star, but I and a coworker were given…read moresamples of their vodka and clear whiskey, which I've never seen before, but loved, and they both were very smooth with very little burn at all. No chaser needed. I personally would classify Lightning Spirits as medium, if not top shelf. I highly recommend. Can't wait to try their other spirits.

Barely found the door and when we did, it was booted shut at 2:45pm…read more If your Yelp review says you are open 9-5, be op n9-5!! If you are going to brag about winning gold.:. LET US TASTE IT!!!

Key highlights - Really friendly and knowledgeable bartender, casual and fun space to hang out with…read morefree board games, fantastic gins. Will be back next time we are in the area!

Gotta go there every time we're in Healdsburg. Great selection and the mixologist (gal) was…read moreimpressive. Actually adjusted our drink after straw test. Impressive attention to detail.

Great little tasting room just off the downtown area in Healdsburg! We were greeted by Alec, who…read morehosted us--and he was fantastic. He walked us through the different whiskeys, gin, bourbon, bitters, and brandy they make there, and even gave us a tour of the fermentation process. We visited for my dad's birthday, and they had a "Happy Birthday" sign set up, which made the whole experience feel extra special. The pours were generous and the price was super reasonable. It made for a really memorable birthday. We'll definitely be back!

We came in on a Thursday around 4:15. Our server - Alex- was very friendly and explained everything…read moreto us. He was very friendly even though we came in late. We tried the tasting flight and enjoyed all we tried. The tasting room is small and kinda dark but was welcoming and we enjoyed our tasting.