Not a whiskey person, but I always love to bring a local gem as a souvenir when I travel. Parking is limited, as always, near downtown. Did a whiskey tasting, and they really do customize to your preferences and what you've tried previously! Seen both casual goers and some coming for a date night, all doing tastings as well. Always super friendly staff. Bought the dragon and one of the wine cask ones for gifts, which were thoroughly enjoyed! read more

Did the guided tour and tasting. Started off with an included highball to get in the mood. Then the owner took us in the distilling room and explained the whole process. Had our first tasting while listening to him. After the tour we went back to our table and proceeded to taste 7 more whiskys! All excellent and a number of them award winners. Staff was great. Highly recommend read more

We had the most amazing time here for my partners birthday. Everyone loved the drinks! Make a reservation though. There's some weird law around how much you can drink with no reservation. We didn't have that problem because we made a reservation. read more

Came in as a walk in on a Friday and this place is pretty cool! Keep in mind as a walk in you can only have a tasting which is 6 different varieties or 1 cocktail. However if you make a reservation 24 hours in advance, you can have more, based on the rules they are under. Overall this place has a fun vibe and friendly people. My only compliant being they don't change the glasses frequently for the 6 small tastes you get and the stronger ones that have more peat flavor will overpower everything else. read more

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Neat spot to check out! You can do a tasting to sample different varieties of whiskey they make, and they serve a few different cocktails (they'll do some as mocktails as well if you ask). The people who help you are very knowledgeable and friendly, and you may even get to meet the owner and learn the story of this spot. If you become a member, they do member events that include tastings, cocktails, and food. You can really get a sense of the community they're building and how much the owner and staff care about their work and creating a positive experience. They are constantly working to improve the space and offer high quality whiskeys! read more

I was in the area for work and decided to treat my husband to a night out. I thought the whiskey tour would be a nice change of scenery and experience. I went "all out" and did the "tour" with what was listed as a food pairing. The "tour" ended up being looking at the vats and barrels you could already see through the giant window - not in operation. The food pairing was THE smallest sliver of cheese or salami you could possibly imagine. The experience was not worth the cost. I will say our server was extremely friendly. read more

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Great service: the bartender (?) helped us pick whiskeys for the tasting and answered all our questions. They were knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. The whiskey were great (although, I'm not really an expert). And the atmosphere was perfect. Highly recommended. We went for my birthday, and it's a wonderful place to celebrate a special event. read more

My wife and I had a great time here. Very impressed. I do not drink much, but my wife likes whiskey. I had fun.

I arranged a whiskey tasting for the Meetup group that normally goes wine tasting. There are three options for tasting - small, medium and a larger tasting with food pairing combined with a tour of the distillery. We decided on the one with the tour. This place is located in Downtown San Jose, on 4th Street. There is parking outside and along the street. It's a quiet street and we went on a Sunday evening. It was our group of 6 and we were the only ones when we arrived. It was a 2 hour tasting and during that time a small group of members came by and sat at the bar. So not terribly busy on a Sunday evening. The ambiance is great, the tables and the bar have the distillery as the background behind glass and its very impressive. We were all greeted with a High Ball on arrival. Once we were half way through the drink, the owner started pouring the various whiskeys for the tasting. The tastings are all 1/2 oz and we were supposed to get 6 tastings but it ended up being around 10, it was a bit much for me. The owner is the one who pours and explains the various whiskeys and he is very knowledgeable and passionate. And, a lot of these are award-winning spirits. My impression, before I made the booking, was that the whiskeys would be poured as we walked through the distillery and stopped at various points. But the tour was after the tasting and it would have been better the other way. It's not a long tour and since it is a small place, the talk about the distillery could have been conducted during the tasting as as well. This tour came with food pairing but it's very small pieces of cheese or salami, merely to enhance the taste of the whiskey. You sipped the whiskey, took a bite of a small piece of cheese provided and then tried the spirit again to see the difference. Not like most food pairings. No outside food allowed The staff that poured and talked about the whiskeys has a a lot of information about what other foods to pair it with etc. Their website could use some tweaking. read more

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I made a reservation online for hubby's birthday since he loves whisky. We did the "Private Cocktail and Whisky Tasting" - $30/person. It included 4 tastings + a cocktail w/one of the whiskies. I had to push out the date a couple times and they were understanding and accommodating. We arrived a bit early to our reservation and were promptly seated at a table. Derek took care of us. We were poured the first whisky, given an explanation of the whisky we were tasting then were left alone to savor it and we took notes on the paper provided. I like this format then he'd bring us another one. The list had 4 tastings but we tried more than that :) For the cocktail at the end, we were given 3 options. I thought we would have a few more options to pick from. I picked a penicillin - it was sweet and gingery. It was good but maybe would've liked to have had another sweet option to pick from since the other 2 didn't appeal to me. I didn't fully see what the "private" part was of this tasting. It seemed like a regular tasting to me like a wine tasting where you sit and they bring you the wines one by one. If we were in a private room, I could see it being private but it wasn't. I liked where we sat though. When we arrived, a couple people were there and then left and then we were the only ones there for the rest of the tasting. So I guess it was kinda private at that point since it was just us and Derek. It would've been nice if perhaps there was ambiance music playing in the background - it was very quiet. Also maybe some snack offerings like pistachios or almonds to go with the tasting would be great since there was no food to purchase. read more

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Toured the distillery last weekend... Yes... It is gold medal whiskey... the unpeated is the best! read more

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We finally got to visit 10th Street's distillery for a tasting, last fall. So this review is a bit old but I still highly recommend checking them out. I mean, it's a whiskey distillery right here in the Valley! It's great to sit and sip among the barrels, and hear from the staff about what they're up to. It doesn't hurt to know these are award-winning spirits, either :) There are both peated and unpeated varieties so you'll a terrible time trying to decide what exactly you like best. More tasting may be required. read more

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We've been members of this distillery for a long time and have no regrets! The staff is very friendly and the whiskey is unmatched!

Great experience. Enjoyed the tasting and bought a few bottles. I would consider becoming a member in the future.

Well crafted Whiskeys, on par with Scotland's best distilleries. I would like to see them "take off the blinders" and do a hyper-peated single malt. I am a new fan,this will be a regular part of my whiskey arsenal . read more

Amazing experience. Virag and team know what they are doing. The whiskeys at 10th Street are top notch and the food pairings they offer make the tasting experience fantastic. read more

My bad as I thought I'd reviewed 10th Street! In June my son-in-law and I stopped in to see and taste the local whiskey. It was closed for tasting, but one of the owners let us in, gave us tastings of every product, and even let us tour and taste the in-progress Peated Single Malt finished in Napa wine casks. The owner showed us engineering of the stills and air valves necessary for the volatile flammable precious whiskey. We ended up leaving with bottles of Single Malt and Peated Single Malt. I really liked the tasting from the wine cask and got a fifth of the Peated Single Malt Single Barrel Finished in the Wine Cask. In just a week it's a third gone so have to get up to San Jose again for more and to taste any new products! Being in an industrial warehouse, parking is easy just outside the SJ business areas. read more

We went there Sunday at 3pm. It was not crowded and that's was nice. We did the flight plus a cocktail. We have seen them at the Highland Games and wanted to go since we are close. Their whiskey is top notch and quite a few offerings. The cocktails were delicious and made with the whiskey of your choice. I would highly recommend giving g them a try if you are a whiskey enthusiast. read more

A friend of mine here in Yelp recommended me to try this whisky...I'm glad he did. I tried it neat and it has this citrusy fruity flavor whit the right alcohol kick. This whisky is made in San Jose, CA (sadly I had to order it on line and wait for it for 4 days because it is not available in Texas yet) by a very new distillery, but they really learned very quickly how to make a good product...It reminds me of whiskys from much older and known distilleries like Yamasaki or Glenlivet. They have two options available, peated (they source their peated malt from Scotland) and no peated...I tried the non peated as I am not a fan of smoky whisky. I really liked it, I hope they can soon offer their products here in Texas. If you like Scotch...You are going to like 10th Street Whisky! read more

10th Street Distillery - 10th Street Single Malt American Whisky...It is really good! - Distilleries Near Me - San Jose, California

"Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain I was fortunate enough to get a private tour of the South Bay's first whisky distillery, and I've gotta say I was really impressed. These boys run a first class operation and have it down to science. They import their peated barley straight from Scotland herself but everything else from the water and the microbes in the air are pure San Jose. They've invested a ton into their gigantic copper kettles and age the finished product for almost two years in American Oak barrels. Their hard work is already paying dividends as they received an award at the 2018 Whiskeys of the World competition for "Best in Class." Admittedly I'm not a big whisky drinker but their product is so smooth and full of smoky peat flavor that I became an instant fan and purchased a bottle for my personal collection. Bottles run around $60-70/ea, depending on location. Availability is still limited as they're just getting started but it can be found at various high-end restaurants and liquor stores throughout the South Bay & SF. They are hoping to be in Total Wine & More soon, so keep an eye out. Here's a (fairly) accurate list of where one can find their product: Restaurants: The Sea By Alexander's Steakhouse Scratch Paper Plane Oak and Rye Gentry Forbes Mill Alexanders Steakhouse 55 South Liquor stores: Vintage Wine Merchants The Whisky Shop South Gate Liquors Palo Alto Valley Fine Wines and Spirits Market at Edgewood Maplewood Liquors K&L Wines Desi International Market Country Time Liquors California Food Mart Bob's Discount Liquors #5 read more

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It is a great place to do whisky tasting! Sooo good! We became members and are looking forward to seeing this Bay Area start-up grow! read more

10th Street Distillery - It is a great place to do whisky tasting! Sooo good! We became members and are looking forward to seeing this Bay Area start-up grow! - Distilleries Near Me - San Jose, California

Start with the tasting. Everything is so good but staff explain the flavors and take you through a whole taste profile. Everyone is delicious. We joined the club and will be back. read more

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Wow! Excellent whisky and the employees were very knowledgeable and helpful! Never really bought whisky until I went here.

We booked a private tasting after Thanksgiving and it was very fun. Great variety of whiskey and great explanations of each. The owner was very attentive. Would definitely visit again as a walk in. Will go back to try their new release. My only recommendation is they let me leave wo getting me on the mailing list or showing me the membership options. read more

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Yum yum yum. My husband got me their sample pack in 2021 I believe. Loved it. We were in today for the first time and I went home with a bottle of mg favorite. Jean is super nice and fun. Gives the place a great vibe. read more

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This was a surprise. Went to celebrate a friends birthday and had one of the best times at a distillery. Other than the education, the experience was terrific. Walking around cask's of whisky and then sampling the various whisky's was fun. Generally liked all the whisky, but I tend to go towards the peaty ones. Will definitely be back. read more

Can I tell you how exciting I am to have a distillery in town? I was JUST about to try one of their tastings and then we got the SIP put a stop to that. Fast forward two months and they started making hand sanitizer. Since my wife and I are both teachers, I figured we might as well stock up on a gallon each in anticipation for our classrooms soon enough. I ordered two gallons and their Distillers Cut Peated Whiskey. Stopped in to pick it up. The staff was super nice - the gentleman I talked to was super nice and you could tell he was passionate for distilling. Fun to talk to as well. Honest to God, I couldn't wait to get home and try it. It's delicious. I only tried a little bit so far, but it's more on the smoky side than super peaty. If I had to place it on a scale, I'd say it's closer to Caol Ila 12 which is perfect. It is a beautiful amber color and has a nice smoky finish. Caol Ila has been my favorite whisky forever, so I'm going to have to do a side by side comparison. Frankly, I'm worried for Caol Ila's status. read more

Jean took us in VERY last minute and still served us! She is amazing. Great tasting menu, great descriptions and superb hospitality. I will be back to her see her again! read more

We did whisky tasting in a group. The whiskies are really good with noticeably different flavors. The owner explained each whisky very well. It ended with a tour of the distillery and really detailed fun explanation of the process. read more

Tastings are held from 12-4- you can just walk in! They are located in an industrial building and their entrance is on the left side of the building. The tasting room is small and a little cavernous, which makes it hard to hear. We were immediately sat down and Nicholas had us try a variety of whiskys! He is super knowledgeable, attentive, funny, and friendly- he made our experience very memorable! We ended up buying 2 whiskys and got a recommendation for dinner as well! They let us keep our glasses. We highly recommend the California whisky (the first one we had) and the STR (exceptional). Thank you so much Nicholas for a wonderful time! I'm not sure how much the tasting was, but we sure spent money on our great bottle purchases. read more

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Great people, great whisky! I especially like the STR and Peated. If you're planing a work thing, bachelor party, birthday party or just drinks you have to go to this place!! read more

Came for a whiskey tasting. One of my friends recommended this place. Great service and I got to taste one of their cocktails super yummy. If your a whiskey lover!? You should visit this place. read more

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Lovely local whisky distillery. Very nice staff. Great to try their whiskys, which remind me very much of Scotch whiskys. They have both peaty and non-peaty expressions. Any of their labels that say "STR" are non-peaty whiskys. I recommend starting there if you're new to whiskys. read more

The tasting was awesome! Jean talked us through the different types of whiskey and was so funny and personable, it made the whole experience a 10/10. I can't wait to go back when the facility is finished and set up. Overall, if I could give it more stars I would! My partner and I loved the STR and holiday blend. The STR was great with a few sweet notes and smokey aftertastes , the holiday blend was nutty with a hint of citrus - prefect for a hot toddy. Can't wait to go back! read more

$20 for 4 tastings.. maybe .. maybe a little $$$ but well worth it. Their first tasting and last two are the best, atleast for my pallet. Staff is very knowledgeable and will walk you through flavors profiles if you are new to whisky. Ambience is very casual and with all the barrels around very distillery feeling, perfect to hang out and relax your buddies. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but please don't let that deter you.... Step in and you will be pleasantly surprised... Is my new favorite and will take my peeps to hangout read more

I've been following 10th Street Distillery since 2020 and always keep (at least) a few bottles of theirs on the shelf. Their selection is really great for all levels of enthusiasm. The lineup is highly rated for a darn good reason, and being a member really pays off, their new releases are soooo good! I'm actively clearing off my shelf of other brands to make rom for more 10th Steet Distillery bottles. Jean, Laura (and the rest of the team) are very friendly and welcoming. Especially for beginners, the explanations for a tasting session are very well put and leaves you more and more excited for the next dram! Even if you're an a moderate enthusiast to even a connoisseur, the conversations and whiskeys are sure to be a huge hit. The new tasting room is a nice industrial vibe and you're right next to the barrels, which is a really cool touch (you're right where the magic happens)! I cannot recommend this distillery enough. Between the staff, the environment, and of course, the outstanding whiskey lineup, this is my favorite place to go for a quality dram. Oh! And these bottles make great gifts! I was able to surprise my father with a bottle and he's asked to keep gifting more bottles every year and is even finding more holidays as an excuse for me to gift him even more! I know this review is getting long, but I can't post this review without mentioning the following: Do you like peated whiskeys? With the most sincerity I can convey via text, 10th Street Distillery's peated whiskeys are so incredibly well balanced. Several bottles are more peat forward, but still leave room for the rest of the profile without dominating the palate. Other bottles take a more subtle approach (which are my favorites), so just enough smoke to be noticeable, but not overpowering. This balance is really rare. Most peated whiskeys out there slap you in the face with the beloved moss itself, so finding something that has such a thoughtful balance is refreshing and reflects the artful technique of the distillers. Thanks for sticking around! Now quit reading this review and head on over! read more

Its amazing to have a nationally renowned distillery here in San Jose. The whisky tastes like it is straight out of Scotland. It has won numerous gold medal awards. The newly renovated tasing area looks great. This is a great space for events read more

Great gem in San Jose. We had family visiting from out of state and wanted a distillery to go to! So glad we found this place. Staff super friendly welcoming and knowledgeable. Prices reasonable. Great ambience. Can't wait to return with friends! read more

I booked a Private Distillery Experience and Tour for my mom and step dad as their Christmas gift. Elisa helped me reserve the date over email which was super easy and convenient. My mom and step dad had nothing but wonderful things to say about the distillery, and were particularly impressed with Jean and Joseph's expertise and service during their tour/tasting. Thank you for making their experience so special, hopefully I can join them for their next visit! read more

This is a really fun experience to try out. They have a fantastic selection of whiskeys to try and explore. The tasting is very informational and they walk you through each step. They also have some really cool club membership offerings. If you are a whiskey drinker, you must check this place out! read more