I purchased their new Staria cocktail mixer . The advertised it to be the best mix ever. I received…read moreit and tried it to make margaritas. I made three per directions and we all tasted them . Not like a margarita at all . We did not like the taste and did not finish the drink . I've contacted the company via email requesting a refund . I'm being told no way . I was so looking forward to using this product for margaritas but after trying it once , it just does not taste right . Looking for them to do the right thing . I was misled by advertising and now the $29 refund seems like it will create a BK if they refund my money . This product is not as advertised and the customer service is not looking for satisfied or long term customers.

No longer offering tasting or service. So don't bother going to this place. They lost license to…read moreserve

I came to Stark Spirits for a distillery tour on 10/6/24 and my experience was delightful. The…read moreowners know what they are doing and they have the medals/awards to prove it! The location is a bit hidden and the operations is small, but the quality of their spirits is quite impressive. You can tell that they dedicate their time, effort, knowledge, and care into producing their beverages. I would suggest for anyone reading this to do the tour! There will also be a tasting with crackers and water to cleanse the palate. My favorite was the Skyline Gin, Espresso Liqueur (I can imagine Karen rolling her eyes ), and the Peated Whiskey. Karen was so wonderful from start to finish. She loves getting to know people and I loved hearing her stories. I could listen to them for days and learn so much from her and about her! Give this place a try! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If you didn't, I apologize in advance.

My family and best friend were in town for me, my twin brother and fiancés birthday this past…read moreweekend. I found this micro-distillery online. Karen, one of the owners is a hoot! She's very personable and very talkative, but she's very knowledgeable as well. Buckle up for at least a 2 hour experience. Located in a business warehouse plaza, you'll sit together getting to know one another and get background information on Karen and Greg's life which was nice to hear. The small warehouse packs a huge punch of information you receive. You get to understand how everything works and everything that Greg makes which was fun to learn about. Once you sit down and start tasting is where the most fun starts. They provide you with some water crackers and a lesson about drinking water and hydrating. And you get to taste all of he whiskey, rum and gin they make which is a worthwhile experience.

I wanted to bring a local spirit or two as gift for some friends. I am not a fan of neutral grain…read morespirits and a lot of the distilleries are focused on that. LA Distilling is one of the few places that has whiskeys and apparently makes them on site and The Whiskey Store is their retail front. Google maps will take you to their warehouse area, pull into the parking spot but keep going. The storefront is a little bit off center from the distillery. I went on a weekday so it was quiet, like in an eerie way. The front door was locked and I ended up going around back through their warehouse. That's where I ran into someone finally who told me to go around back, no just follow him. Their showroom is nice-in need of a little dusting but nice. I asked what was good or popular and he said everything was, not super helpful so I ended up buying two bottles of their bourbon. I got to try it after I presented it to my friend-it was ok. It definitely needed some more mellowing.

Good spot to support local whisk(e)y…read more Went in to the store that is connected to Los Angeles Distillery. Looking to find some new whiskey for sippin while I play my vinyl (grown man status) Was helped by Blake who's really knowledgeable about the inventory. Those place has whiskey, whisky, rum, vodka, etc. I left with a bottle of Glen LA and High Rye. The High Rye had to be tapped from the barrels and bottle and came with a bit of a wait, but is some of the smoothest stuff I've ever tasted. Highly recommended spot.

I've been coming to San Antonio Winery for a few years and I had no idea that outside was a…read morecompletely different restaurant. It is not cafeteria style, but actually restaurant-style service. I had the chicken fricassée. The dish was so tasty and came with vegetables beneath it. Service and ambiance were good.

We came in for brunch on Sunday as a party of 9 celebrating a birthday, and everything was…read moreabsolutely amazing! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Even with a larger group, everything came out great and the service never missed a beat. Our waiter, Garrett, truly made the experience even better. He was attentive, funny, and made sure everyone at the table was taken care of. His great attitude and sense of humor made the celebration feel even more special. It's not always easy for a restaurant to handle a larger group so smoothly, but they did an incredible job. We had such a great time and will definitely be coming back!

OMG what a hidden gem!…read more All 4 samples - vodka, gin, bourbon, rye were impressively unique and long lasting. Appreciate them sourcing locally and nailing the local terror. As a tapas fan, I love they also had a sampler of cocktails! A nice variety that are thankfully preblended for perfection and speed. Space is spacious and classy, yet warm and welcoming. Absolutely perfect for Cinespia and Hollywood Forever Cemetary events. Hosting themed content prior would be so amazing!

We were in the area having brunch and my husband saw there was a distillery right up the street, so…read morewe stopped by before heading home. This distillery opened about 4 months ago, they are located directly across the street from Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and the space was previously occupied by a mortuary. The building is gorgeous, spacious, and welcoming. Manager Molly couldn't have been more friendly and knowledgable. We truly enjoyed the time we spent with her. Since we were the only ones there on Super Bowl Sunday she gave us a tour of the facilities and explained in great detail where they source from and how they distill and bottle everything. It's all done by hand here and they truly care about what they are doing! We did tastings of their vodka, gin, and bourbon. They also have rye, and they graciously gave us a tasting of that as well. I honestly loved the vodka (made from dates!) and gin so much. The gin is so fragrant! They locally source all of the herbs that go into it, they call it their love letter to Hollywood, and it's obvious good care was put into making this spirit. After our tastings we both had cocktails, and they were delish. My Oasis Rose with vodka, rose water, date syrup, and lemon was phenominal! I ended up purchasing a few bottles to take home, and I would love to come back here next time I am in the area. So happy we checked them out!

This tiny store has a good selection of beer and other liquor available if you don't want to go…read moreinto a bar or restaurant to drink. The owner was very nice and friendly. I bought a Beatbox which was nice and cold. The prices are reasonable and average for stores in the area.

Pros: ll This place…read moreis a clean location. ll great customer service ll a variety of products ll its family owned ll they sell beers of cans individually ll good prices Thank you so much George ! Xoxo George was amazing

My friend is a member of their Wine Club and always speaks so highly of it. When visiting LA…read morerecently I had the opportunity to come visit with her. We were treated so nicely and it was great to taste their wines and learn about their business. The location is very accessible and it was a great setup to enjoy wine with friends. I loved the passion Chris has when he speaks about the wines. I can't wait to go back and try more when I am in the area.

We saw Instagram that The Blending Lab moved into our neighborhood and the opening party was last…read morenight. We immediately walked over and I was trying to get more info on what they're all about and I left confused. I considered hosting a party at blending lab in the past & I was under the impression that we blend our own wine. Yesterday I asked the guy behind the counter some questions and he didn't mention this option at all. He said we can taste wine and pay for a glass...I was actually trying to learn more about the business, not the offerings at the opening party . I'm truly invested in putting beautiful West Adam's on the map, I love and purposely made an effort to move into this neighborhood. Maybe next time I'll learn more about what they'll be offering at this new location. They have a cute interior plus a small outdoor area with string lights. I was a bit surprised the glass of wine was $20 which isn't competitive for this area (the area is not nice enough yet) but I know costs are getting high. I do want to support businesses moving into our community but I'd like them to take into consideration that this is still south LA and a lot of people who grew up in this neighborhood isn't a fan of the gentrification and pricing the businesses charge I do feel for them, people like me moving into the neighborhood hasn't helped but even for me I thought it was a bit much. I'll continued observing but nonetheless am happy to see something be open up. Maybe I'll take a class one day if that's still an option and update my review.

How had I not been here before?…read more The space is great and their selection is killer. I mean, I didn't even know Alice Bouvot / Domain de L'Octavin made magnums, but they do, and they're abundant at Nicos. I saw all the heavy hitters of natural wine and some I hadn't heard of. Frank Cornelissen. Radikon, Gabrio Bini... And they buy A LOT of wine from those producers so the selection is mesmerizing in the best way possible. The woman behind the counter was beautiful, funny and charming, and they burn incense there too, which adds to the already perfect vibes. I haven't even made it to the bar downstairs, but I will. Surely. Nico's, you have something special going on. You'll love them.

Cool selection of wines and conveniently located by the Atwater farmer's market with its own shared…read moreparking lot. Knocked a star because I ordered a few bottles of sparkling tea online through their website and selected a 12:15 pick up time. Whether that's 12:15 or later or exactly 12:15 I couldn't tell ya, and all I know is we arrived around 12:15 and didn't get the bottles until past 12:30. I guess I expected the order to be ready for pickup around the selected pickup time but the girl working started wandering the store looking for the items after we got there and she was in noooo hurry whatsoever. Not a big deal, maybe just a gap in expectations, and an FYI if you're in a hurry.