California Spirits

BRONZE MEDAL - 2020 San Francisco World Spirit's Competition

A crisp, fatty sweetness is hidden, but not without notice, beneath the layers of complexity at play here. Its bouquet is as far-ranging as aging leather in tack... Read More

You might think this an odd pairing, but it’s curiously democratic (much like we are). The cayenne gives it a kick, but not too much, while the ginger mellows it just enough to use in everything from Bloody Marys to Derbys... Read More

A powerful infusion of crisp, clean lavender is simultaneously enhanced and mellowed to its perfume-y essence with the addition of sweetness—a floral bitter literally dripping with honey. Honey is the perfect companion to... Read More

Germain-Robin is met with a nose of oak spice and fruit. The fruit forward notes of apple and pear are lightly accented with honeysuckle and cherry blossom, giving way to a rich apricot and peach flavor. Well integrated toasted... Read More

Award tasting note: A benchmark in the world of brandy, this XO offers profound and singular aromas of red berries, dried flowers, vanilla, and rancio. The palate is effortlessly smooth, with cocoa powder, honey-crusted peanut,... Read More

90 Proof Platinum Award-Winning Beaver Likker Moonshine, an unaged rice whiskey made with local Cal-Rose

Nose: Lemon frosting greets the nose with sweetness and poise right away. Bakery treats like scones, croissants, and doughnuts float up through the nose in confectionary delight. The glass offers a sweet Bazooka Joe tone alongside... Read More

Archenemy Space Whiskey is an even blend of two straight bourbon lots. The first distilled in June 2012 and the second in August of 2015. We stored these in traditional 53-gallon white oak barrels with a #2 char. The resulting... Read More

The idea of Pairidaēza eschews any sense of monotony. Lush, green, and rich, your cocktail paradise awaits with Crème de Banane. This amber liqueur is created with plantains rather than the common dessert banana. Aromas... Read More

Crème de Violette et Miel is a liqueur that is multifaceted and vibrant in nature. Featuring a classic flavor reminiscent of the Parisian candies, this liqueur is sweetened with acacia honey. Flowery, refined and exuberant,... Read More

Real absinthe. No artificial ingredients, no gimmicks.

The first legal American absinthe released after the U.S. ban was lifted in 2007, St. George Absinthe Verte remains one of the most acclaimed and respected spirits in this... Read More

Wilder Gin is distilled with wild-harvested, native California botanicals including sagebrush, purple sage, bay, yerba santa, pixie mandarin peel and chuchupate. This dynamic mix of the wild and the cultivated bursts with fresh,... Read More