I'm not sure how I've come to Mammoth so many years and not discovered Devils Creek. They are an amazing craft distillery off the beaten path. The interior tasting room is very nice and the owners are all super personable and very informative. We talked to all of them during our tasting. There is a nice variety of bourbon to taste as well as a rum. There were six people in our group and everyone found something they enjoyed. My favorite was the adventure series and we bought a bottle to take home. Another nice thing is that their cocktails are not an afterthought. We had one friend who doesn't like tastings and is just getting into Whiskey she loved the pineapple express. We also saw a table being served old-fashioned and loved the thought that went into the ice diagonally in the glass as well as the cute skewers through the cherries, and the shape of little skies. read more

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Highly recommended! The owners are amazing! Drink made to protection. The service was amazing! It's a nice comfortable environment. Definitely will be back! read more

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John, Luan, and Clayton are a class act. I've been here multiple times over the last year and the service, quality of whiskey, and atmosphere are next to none. Try the Old Fashioned, you won't be disappointed. The water quality in Mammoth is top quality, and making whiskey from this source makes it phenomenal read more

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I'm a bourbon guy first and foremost. I prefer wheated bourbons, Weller, Pappy, Makers, and a few others. I really liked the Bottled In Bond, and the Red, White, and Blue. I love that it's family owned and Mother, Father, and Son were working and very nice. Great service and knowledge. The ambiance was nice also. We grabbed some BBQ from next door, ate it here, and enjoyed our spirits. It was a great combination. Purchased two bottles each of the ones I mentioned. read more

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Fantastic "hidden" gem in Mammoth. The cocktails were delicious and the recommendations for our flights were great. The staff were super friendly and very helpful in choosing our drinks. We only wish we could have more! We will be visiting again! read more

I've been wanting to visit since they opened. I'm glad I did. From a corner table, it was easy to get caught up in the convivial vibe of this intimate room. There was also a group of 8 enjoying a private tasting occurring in the back room (which could easily hold a group of 30). The service was informative and the whiskey flight was a great way to sample their offerings. When there was a natural pause in the activity behind the counter, Clayton showed us where all the magic happens. Compared to what I experienced in whiskey tours in Tennessee, this was a clean, intimate operation. I'll definitely be bringing others for a visit. read more

I came up to Mammoth to visit my brother who had already been to the distillery a few times. It was a Wednesday so they were closed but the owner made a special arrangement to let us visit. So cool!!! He gave us the back-end tour where the whiskey is made and gave us a great overview of the whole process. Then we went to the front and thoroughly tasted all the products. This is for sure a micro-distillery so prices are a bit more than major producers but they were very special products. We bought 6 bottles to take home with us and I will look forward to the cask strength Rye and Boudons and the 100 proof Bourbon. The Rum was good too, get those soon as they will not have them for much longer. Highly recommended and yes if you want to visit on a day they are closed call their phone number and they will call you back!!! Oh and get a smokey old fashion when you're done tasting fantastic! read more

EMBERS - do yourself a favor and try the brisket at Embers. This has to be the best brisket I've ever had! Also tried the potato salad at Drake's recommendation and it's the best potato salad I've ever had. It has a tiny kick to it, nothing too spicy but just adds a ton of flavor. Seriously best BBQ I've ever had ever! read more

First off, I would love to complement the one of the owners, John. We weren't aware that the opening hours were later in the afternoon when we showed up around 130. He welcomed us in for a tasting and assured us we can call for a tasting at anytime and they can show up. They had bourbon and rye. We also tried the adventure series which we ended up buying a bottle to take home. John was friendly, informative, and gave us a tour of the distillery. We tried 5 bourbons and they were all good. We will definitely be coming back and bringing our friends here when we're up in mammoth again. read more

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Loved this place! Found it on accident while looking for food and decided to check if out. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and super friendly, and the whiskey was great. They offer tastings as well as cocktail options. We walked out with two unique bottles. Great find, highly recommend. Just keep an eye out on their hours of operation as they appear to be limited. read more

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After seeing the billboard off the highway we decided to come in after a day of skiing. The place is a bit hidden but not too difficult to find. A family run distillery with the father who gave us the tour. I think normally the tours last about 15-30 minutes but our tour guide sat and chatted with us for awhile about the history of bourbon. We got to taste rum, bourbon, rye, and a specialty bourbon. We also ended up buying some bottles because we enjoyed the tasting so much. They make small batches and they seem to put lots of effort to making good spirits! Definitely recommend! read more

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EMBERS - Mike & Drake (great guys) with their BBQ joint have come to kill the BBQ. I had the brisket sandwich today which was amazing & my daughter had a garlic mash bowl with brisket. We are BBQ connoisseurs & this place surpassed all expectations. Best coleslaw I've ever had (vinegar w/ no mayo). THIS is the new locals go to! THANK YOU!! read more

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Awesome spot! Check it out.... Great owners and phenomenal drinks. Amazing view, come on in and say hello. I highly recommend it.

OMG! Life changing event.......didn't know that adding MAMMOTH WATER ..... straight out of the granite would produce such GLORIOUS flavor. Try it for yourself ....... Delicious to the LAST DROP. read more

The people were very kind! We loved the whiskeys we tried and enjoyed the great atmosphere and conversation. Will return! Also part of the eastern sierra spirit and ale trail! read more

We hadn't been to the new devils creek location before but we loved it! Great whis key and bourbon as always, with a beautiful new location and a delicious bbq food truck. read more

Delicious whiskey, fantastic family running it, fun art. So good our dogs wanted a sip! Probably back tomorrow for a private tasting.

Met the owners and was able to get a tour of their distillery. We love old fashions and theirs did not disappoint. Such a great experience! Hours listed are limited but you can call ahead and leave a message for when you want to go! We ended up buying a couple bottles and love supporting small local businesses! Will be coming back every time we go to Mammoth!! read more

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Do not skip on this place when you are in town visiting. John, Luan and Clayton are some of the nicest people. They really walk you through their process and their story of how they got started is unique. From the atmosphere to the tastings you really will love this place. read more

Excellent distillery. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, cool art, and quality spirits. Didn't try the cocktails but I'll be back for some.

Wonderful place, the owners and son are super cool. The drinks are delicious. Nothing better on a cold day that a nice hot toddy

The whiskey is amazing. The owners are even more amazing. They are very hospitable and kind. We go here on every Mammoth visit.

We were in Mammoth Lakes during the week so couldn't visit during the normal weekend tasting room hours. They really will arrange private visits during the off hours just as the website says they will, just email or call the Distillery and most likely they'll set you up. On the day of our tour/tasting John met us at the facility right on time. The distillery is in an industrial park but it's only a couple minutes from the main business district in Mammoth Lakes and it's easy to find. The small tasting room is nicely decorated and comfortable. John was an excellent host!! He was welcoming, friendly and informative. He was happy to answer tons of questions; clearly this business is a passion project for him and he loves to talk about it. I enjoyed sampling the rum, bourbon and rye. Truthfully, I don't drink whiskey so this was a new experience for me and it was a great introduction to those spirits. My spouse, who's more in to whiskey and cocktails than I am, enjoyed it even more. As a novice I can't really comment on the quality of the whiskey but I will say that my spouse liked it well enough to purchase a number of bottles to enjoy at home. In addition to the tasting, John showed us around the production room where he answered another ton of questions. It was super interesting to learn about how the whiskey is made. Bottom line: We had an awesome time at Devil's Creek! If you're in to bourbon and rye you should definitely go. And even if you're not but are willing to experiment, you should go. We'll be going again if/when we're in Mammoth Lakes again. read more

The Mendel family gave a us a wonderful experience in the their barrel tasting room. John, Luan, and Clayton all have a passion for what they make there. The different Ryes, Bourbons and a surprise extra blend were all "Devilishly" delicious and smooth. A must stop on any trip to the Mammoth area. read more

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Wonderful experience. Great cocktails. Beautiful space! Owners were friendly and very knowledgeable.

Highly recommend! Did a private tasting and was able to try ryes and rums in addition to an awesome tour. Our group tried a couple different cocktails which were also good. Local family locally made. Such a great find and great service! read more

Super great up and coming distillery in town! Enjoyed a flight of each of their spirits with their own unique flavors and profiles (also extremely reasonable price for a tasting at $10 for 3). Love that it's a family business and everyone was super friendly. Head distiller was extremely knowledgeable and even gave us a tour of the production facility. Would highly recommend a stop in! read more

Great friendly service and great bourbon definitely check them out when you're up in Mammoth Lakes

STEPH JUDGEMENT: A wonderful little family-owned distillery that's more passion project than business. Their billboard near Mojave on my latest trip to Mammoth caught my eye. A new distillery in Mammoth? With bourbon? The hubby and I are bourbon fans so I knew I had to check it out. Their tasting room hours are VERY limited, but I lucked out and happened to catch it on a Saturday afternoon with a friend after hitting the mountain. The owner, John, was manning the small tasting room counter (4 seats) and his son Clayton, the distiller, was hard at work in the distilling room. Clayton's adorable big black lab Bailey acted as greeter. They have three product as the moment: a bourbon, rye and a rum. The tasting is $7, which is waived if you buy a bottle. I started with the bourbon, then moved on to rye--both good--but it was the rum that really surprised me. I don't normally drink rum and kind of dismiss it, but this had a really delicious and distinctive flavor that made me sit up and take notice. John was a wonderful guide, explaining everything about their history, products, and how the distilling process worked in general (which I had no idea about). My friend and I whiled away an enjoyable hour or so tasting, learning a lot, and getting a tour (we happened to be the only ones there at the time). I ended up buying all three bottle so the hubby and I could enjoy at home. This is a truly artisanal operation that I highly recommend. read more

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Love to see new distilleries in the area. Knowledgable staff. Excellent tour of operation.

We were up in Mammoth for ski week (Feb 18-23) with 2 other families. We were looking through the local mammoth newspaper and read about Devils Creek! The distillery wasn't open on Thursdays for tastings, but I emailed John, the owner, and asked if he'd be able to open & do a tasting for the 5 of us while our boys were boarding on the mountain! John replied immediately and said he'd be happy to open for us, just give him a time to be there. Awesome!!! When we arrived, John took us into his distilling room (not sure if that's the correct name) and told us all about his distillery. He was so patient with us answering ALL of our questions. After seeing where the liquid gold is made, we went and sat down for the greatly anticipated tasting. We were not disappointed! We started with the Rum, then the Bourbon & then, the fabulous Rye! We spent a couple hours tasting and chatting with John. What a highlight of our trip! We will definitely return when we go back up the mountain! Thank you John! read more

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LOVE this place....will be back when in Mammoth again! We have a place in Mammoth and love local businesses! This is always a stop when we are in town! If Bourbon or Rye are in your wheelhouse, this is a must! read more

Great local distillery. The owners spent time with us answering all sorts of questions and explaining so much about to their spirits. Can't wait to come back and see what new creations they've come up with! Will definitely be a staple when visiting mammoth. read more

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I live in Mammoth over the winter and only was made aware of this place recently. I prefer to drink my whisky neat. Loved the Rye. Impressed how smooth it was at 55% alcohol. I am not a rum drinker, but after tasting it, had to bring a bottle of each home. Also very fair pricing, great atmosphere, and the family owners were great hosts. I'll be visiting regularly for sure. read more

A great adventure into some fantastic spirits. The knowledge imparted to us from distiller Clayton and owner John made for a wonderful experience. This is a must do if you are visiting. Don't miss it. read more

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Absolutely amazing bourbon and rye (and rum!) but also an incredibly informative and fascinating chat with the owners in the tasting room. Completely worth the trip and time. read more

A must visit after skiing. Limited hours so check before you go. In an industrial park, but don't let that discourage you. The tasting was delicious and affordable. No purchase pressure at all. This is a family run business. Great people, and very knowledgeable. They are creating an outstanding product! Did I mention we bought 4 bottles? read more

Absolutely in love with this whisky. Their Rye and bourbon is great. Well worth the price!

The tasting room was cozy and we felt very welcomed. The owner of the distillery gave us a tasting and a tour. He explained how they make the whiskey so well. Will come back for sure just to buy more whiskey. read more

Cool new distillery!! Love the bourbon. Mixed with some lemonade and it Will be amazing. They offer tours and everything!