This is an amazing local distillery practically in my backyard. They offer delicious potent potables that are made on site. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. I love the warm ambience, and numerous hanging plants add to the coziness. In this visit, I really enjoyed an Old Fashioned made with their Ported Bourbon. You can also have flights with your choice of 6 liquors & liqueurs. Try the tasty Blueberry Liqueur Support small businesses! read more

Hiatus Craft House - View of the bar - Distilleries Near Me - Camarillo, California

Hiatus is cooking up some amazing agave, gin, vodka and much more. I tried the tasting flight which at $10 gets you 6 mini shots and they were all great and SO smooth. I need to come back to pick up a bottle!! read more

Hiatus Craft House - Tasting Flight - Distilleries Near Me - Camarillo, California

This was my first time ever at a Distillery like this and my experience was super fun. When you first walk in, the vibe inside is super comforting. There's beautiful plants hanging from the ceiling, and it smells like yeast, hahaha. When you come here, you can either choose to do a flight or one cocktail. My group and I all got the tasting flights that were $10 a person. I think for the amount of liquor you get to try, $10 a person was an amazing price. The ladies who were helping us were extremely helpful and didn't hesitate to answer any questions we had! They were also on top of refilling our water cups, so thank you! Another plus is that there was free popcorn! I had an amazing time here and I will definitely be back! read more

Hiatus Craft House - Flight menu - Distilleries Near Me - Camarillo, California

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One of my girlfriends and I had a lovely experience and tasting today at Hiatus Craft House. The first of its kind in Camarillo, I am so glad our area has a distillery like Hiatus because the vibes are amazing and I'm sure this spot will become even more popular once the word gets out about this super cool place. My friend and I came in today for a tasting as we won a free flight tasting. However, we loved the experience and liquors so much we walked away with a few bottles a piece and we haven't been able to stop talking about how great this spot is since we left. Located off Flynn Rd (freeway exit) this spot is tucked away in the different business centers that are hidden away in Camarillo off Flynn. It's easy to get to because it's not far from the freeway and the GPS for this address takes you right there. Extra kudos as they made sure to have outside signage on the street to help you know where to turn into their parking lot. Hiatus is the perfect size in my opinion as it's comfortable and cozy but still spacious and well laid out. We counted them to have about 18 seats but sounds like they welcome more as there is plenty of standing room and the high tops are spacious where some could sit and some could stand. We loved that they had a cozy bar top so you can interact with the owners and be more involved in seeing the pours and tasting experience. However, if you're more here to mingle and sip with friends - plenty of comfortable tables away from the bar area. The owners are Dave and Dawn, they couldn't have been lovelier people. Super welcoming and friendly. We learned so much about them, their business and little fun facts by sitting up at the bar near them. I love the family aspect of this bar because some of the artwork labels are crafted by their young adult daughter. Very badass. Again, the owners were so gracious and kind, answered lots of our questions, were open to ideas/feedback and we so generous to let us try little samples of some upcoming batches since it was quiet when we came right about opening hours. They are currently open only on Saturdays so make sure to set your calendar accordingly. Now on to the good stuff, the liquors were fabulous! 5 stars all the way. What impressed me the most was the variety and uniqueness of some of the liquors. It's cool that they truly have something for everyone. You like sweet, they have it. You like spicy, no problem. Creamy, light, floral - you name it they had some variety of what your tastebuds would be calling for. The bottles and labels fit the vibes and names of the drinks just right. Some of my favorite tastes of the day were their honey lemongrass vodka, their blossom gin and I snagged two bottles of their creamier liquors which were mocha and pumpkin spice latte. Exceptional! I'm even more excited about some of their releases coming out in the next month or two....stay tuned. Did I mention how reasonable the bottles were for sale?! They are almost giving the liquor away. You can't beat their current price point. After talking to the owners they really just want to keep the prices reasonable so that people will come in and feel more inclined to take a bottle home to share and spread the word about. So smart. You must stop in to shop here because their bottles make the cutest gifts and of course just taste great if you're just looking for a cool new bottle to stock your own personal liquor cabinet with. Dave and Dawn are really on to something great here. It's a fun experience to go to a liquor tasting distillery that's local in Ventura county. The inside is very well done and it's a comfortable place to sip and chat. What I especially love is that they buy so many of the fresh fruit and vegetable ingredients for the liquors from the local farmers market here in Camarillo. We love a local business that supports other local businesses. My friend and I really had the best time and I can't wait to come back again soon and with some more friends. 5/5 all day long. read more

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We all need to push the "pause" button every now-and-again. Hiatus is the perfect spot to take a break and sip to the good life. The family owned, small business, in the industrial part of Camarillo is a nice addition to the area. Its a quick Uber ride away from Old Town Camarillo. Or a pit-stop before grabbing food at Institution. The Distillery and Tasting Room does not have food options available, so eat before or after! The owners are great, friendly people that enjoy what they do. Stop by for a flight tasting, learn about how your favorite products are made, and take a bottle home with you. The prices are great! I'd prefer giving these small batch spirits as gifts, rather than going to BevMo. Favorites List: Pinot Noir Reposado. A smooth reposado spirit made of 100% Blue Agave. Aged 3 months in french oak barrels, the color is a light golden caramel. The flavor and bite was perfect to drink neat, over ice, or to mix into a Paloma or Margarita. Mocha Crème Liqueur. Kentucky bourbon whiskey. Rich coffee. Velvety chocolate. Pinch of vanilla. Starbucks is missing this from their menu. Blueberry Liqueur. Pancakes was my first thought. The spirit is deliciously smooth, light, and fun. Drink straight as a dessert beverage or mix it with some vodka for a Blueberry Martini. I might just add this to the pancake batter for a fun breakfast remix! Ported Bourbon. Straight Kentucky bourbon. Finished with 2% port wine. Aged in Pinot Noir barrels. Bourbon that won't break the bank. I'd use this to make Old-Fashions at the house. Go find out which are your favorites! And make sure to share! Be on the lookout for their cocktails! read more

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Stopped by to purchase 3 bottles. I had bought some when I attended a Yelp Event and my fam loved them. Cute little spot. Only open for tastings on Saturdays. 2 people working had their adorable pup. It wouldn't stop barking .. just an FYI for those allergic or afraid of dogs. No threat a cute pup. I didn't mind :) Love the different bottles they offer. Bought three for around $55. read more

Super yummy drinks I went here once before. They had just opened so we had the place to ourselves. It was quiet and were able to chat about the drinks. I was so excited to be back to try the bourbon. This is a place you cannot skip the flight is yummy I really recommend the blueberry its got a lot of honey aftertaste that I reallllly love i recommend the mocha crème suuuper creamy AND DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS my last recommendation would be the lemon grass. You can grab 6 with the flight if you go with different options that's ok because you cannot go wrong with any of them. it's soooooo good. They're so nice and willing to answer questions. read more

Hiatus Craft House - Distilleries Near Me - Camarillo, California

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How lucky we are to have this fabulous distillery in Camarillo! This distillery is hidden away from the traffic and offers an escape. We each chose a flight and were able to choose 6 tastes from a selection of house made spirits. The creativity in use of botanicals and varied wood aging is abundant in their offerings. The cream liqueurs were a favorite of my husband and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the blueberry liqueur. I was equally impressed by the gin, ported bourbon, and Pinot Noir reposado. Service was wonderful, friendly, and relaxed. The tasting room is absolutely beautiful with use of natural light, wood textures, and living plants. We will definitely return and look forward to buying additional bottles or limited runs. read more

Hiatus Craft House - Flight and menu - Distilleries Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Delightful craft house! I had the pleasure of visiting last Friday. Dawn and Dave were super friendly and welcoming, and they proudly spoke about their spirits as I worked my way through their mini-shot flight. On top of having very affordable bottles, they'll discount the cost of the tasting if you end up making a purchase. I spent $30 and left with a pep in my step and a bottle of Agave and one of Mocha Liqueur in tow. Hiatus is a welcome addition to Camarillo. read more

Hiatus Craft House - Mocha Crème Liqueur and Fuego Jalapeño Agave - Distilleries Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Great atmosphere, Great Service, will definitely be back with more friends. Unfortunately it's only open on Saturdays or else I would frequent more often. read more

Came from Los Alamitos to visit some friends on Saturday. Stopped in for a tasting and had a wonderful time. Great staff and atmosphere. Even brought a bottle home. read more