Such a cute hidden gem. Wonderful service, since it's just my husband and I came here at this hour, it felt very comfortable and relaxing to enjoy some refreshing cocktails and pick out your favorite spirits. read more

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Great wee hidden gem I'm so glad I found online in Ramona. Got to visit it today, Friday evening and a very rainy one at that meant the tasting room was very quiet but that suited us. Got to try their blueberry and apple pie sunshine as well as the Rye Whiskey and a cocktail featuring their whiskey. Amanda one of the owners was there serving and was lovely to chat to. Will definitely visit San Diego Sunshine again the next time we are over read more

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Finally made it to San Diego Sunshine yesterday during Taste of Ramona. Wow...what a great find! I hope "The Taste" brought them a lot of new other customers as well. I don't drink very much, so what I do drink needs to count. San Diego Sunshine delivered! The watermelon cocktail was sooooooooo yummy. We had a very generous sample, and it went down so smoothly. It was the perfect size for me and I savored every sip. The staff are so friendly, the environment is really cool, and it seems like a super cool place to just hang out. We will be back, for sure! read more

San Diego Sunshine - Distilleries Near Me - Ramona, California

What an amazing hidden gem in Ramona! I am continually impressed by the burgeoning drink scene out here, with a vibrant wine region & now a distillery! I passed a sign that said "Local whiskey 432 Maple" and was drawn to it like a moth to a flame. I really enjoyed the Rye! Aging that in wine barrels made it an incredibly approachable & drinkable (young) rye. The other infusions would be great for bringing a family in for a tasting, as are the mixed drinks. Highly recommend you pop in next time you visit Ramona! Plus--its a craft made and unique still fabricated by the owner himself. It's stunning to see. read more

So glad we made the decision to stop by San Diego Sunshine tonight. It truly is a hidden gem of Ramona. Delicious cocktails, friendly bartender and patrons, and overall a fantastic experience. We will be back!! read more

Basically a hidden gem! Great service with the perfect atmosphere. Undeniably the best part of my trip and regretting that I didn't find this establishment earlier. Basically all the distilled spirits are on point. They have a membership that truly will wet your whistle! But as a basic visitor I must say glad I came here. Try anything they have and you will more then likely walk out with a bottle in hand. The rye whiskey is very different but subtle without that normal spicy kick. The vodka is slightly sweeter due to the corn. The blueberry honey and apple pie whiskey are unique in the style its made. But overall the Brandy was my go to, aged 5 years distilled with grapes in an oak barrel was my favorite. Don't be shy just walk in and you will be sure to enjoy! read more

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I have never had a better wiskey sour. This place is so great. The drinks are amazing and the whiskey and vodka are on point. The lemon drop is the best lemon drop I've ever had. We are members because we are guaranteed to buy more than one bottle a month. It is so much more laid back than any bar in the tasting room. Good times with good people. read more

San Diego Sunshine - Distilleries Near Me - Ramona, California

Great service! Cute little hidden spot in townenjoyed the Whiskey and look forward to going back

Great little find! The whiskey is smooth and the owners are very knowledgeable! They make up custom drinks to go with their spirits. Love the Penicillin and the Horses neck. Or just a good whiskey and Diet Coke. Ask about their membership! You get a free bottle of their whiskey every month. Some months they have special spirits like Lemon cello or peppermint vodka. Yum!!! read more

This place is great. Hubby took me here yesterday for some drinks since I don't care for beer OR wine. Great vibe, super friendly owners, and delicious drinks. I had 2 cocktails and hubby drank his liquor straight on the rocks. Magic booze, went home...passed out for 2 hours and woke up fresh as a daisy! We will definitely be back. read more

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Tonight was our first visit and we met some great local people. We were welcomed the second we opened the door. We started with a taster flight then ordered the blueberry Mojito and old fashioned-both kicked ass. The warehouse was nicely built out and clean and comfortable. Paul took the time to share his story with us. We ended up signing on for the monthly club. Going to try make this a regular thing the first Saturday of every month. read more

San Diego Sunshine - Distilleries Near Me - Ramona, California

I have been here several times and have not been disappointed! This place is a staple to visit anytime my friends/family visit us in Ramona. The owners are very friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. They make the alcohol on site and you can see the equipment often in use behind the bar. They also offer speciality craft drinks which are made with fresh ingredients. I definitely recommend stopping in here! read more

Amber is Amazing she talked us through the whole process and how to taste. The Flight was great! If you do not take home a mason of the Apple Pie Sunshine you are crazy!!! The Rue is amazing as well! read more

San Diego Sunshine - Distilleries Near Me - Ramona, California

What a hidden gem! This place is just simply cool. Wonderful whiskeys! The owner is serious about his whiskey. Full of knowledge that he's willing to share with you. Please get out there and partake, you won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing service, drinks and love the atmosphere! The smoothest Rye whiskey I've ever had, love there mixed drinks!

I would give 10 stars if I could! A few weeks ago I saw an unassuming metal sign tacked to an electric pole while sitting in traffic. The word Moonshine intrigued me enough to google "moonshine in Ramona" because I couldn't actually read anything else on the sign. It brought me to Yelp and Hubby and I checked out San Diego Sunshine that same night. I'd never had Whiskey before - in my entire life. Amber eased me into it suggesting a few of the sweeter cocktails. By the end of the night I discovered why Sunshine has 5 stars on Yelp and why Whiskey is so popular. YUM! Not only were the drinks delicious (especially the Baja Del Sol which I stole sips of when my Husband wasn't looking) but Amber was so friendly and helpful. We had such a wonderful experience that we decided we'd go back the next week. The following week we met the owners Paul and Amanda. Both just as nice and helpful as Amber. I opted for the Baja Del Sol having liked it so much last time. We talked to Amanda about Halloween and the Whiskey making process. She made us feel so welcome - like old friends. All week I looked forward to Thursday so we could go back again. (Which we did, last night) I can not say enough about the Whiskey, Paul, Amanda and Amber, the ambiance and even the patrons. Everyone there is so nice and that is not just the drinks talking. I am so glad we found this hidden Gem! Amanda, GREAT job on the Limoncello!! read more

Walked in on a Thursday and Paul was here. Paul is friendly and educated us about whiskey. Me and my friend dont drink whiskey but we had try to mark off the bucket list.. the mixed drinks are really good and Paul has a passion for it and very friendly, I recommend coming here! read more

I've been meaning to drop in based on others' recommendations, so today was the day. Owners are the operators, Paul educated us about the distilling process and the unique characteristics of their spirits. We tasted some very smooth bourbon and whiskey. They have a nice menu of cocktails. It was a nice place to sit and enjoy a nice drink, on a no rush day. We will be back. read more

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Great spot to stop in & taste some unique spirits. The mixed drinks are great! Comfortable & friendly.

This is definitely a hidden gem in Ramona and a must! The Blueberry Honey and Honey Wheat are delicious. They have a great selection of tasty/creative cocktails to enjoy. The owners are very friendly & welcoming. read more

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So delicious! And the house-made cocktails are unbelievable! Paul the owner built the distillery himself and is very knowledgeable about the industry. read more

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Absolute favorite! Paul is completely warm and welcoming and all the drinks on the menu are delicious. Love the hot apple pie in the cold months. Feel like family and sure know how to make a good rye. read more

I also enjoy my visits here. Staff is always outgoing and friendly and they do their job well. Positive energy and good vibes and not to mention there's some very good whiskey Nice place to relax and unwind. If you are reading this and haven't gone in here. You are missing out on a Rad place read more

Service was great! We are whisky snobs, so for us, this did not meet our standards. Price was low so we should have known.!

Delicious cocktails handmade by a delightful couple. So glad we saw their sign on the road.

Paul and his wife are great. Love their product and the local feel. Get out and support this local business.

Love this place! Great drinks and great people! Endless summer is super refreshing. Apple cider during winter is a must!

I'm not a big whiskey fan, but my husband is a bit of a whiskey snob. We both enjoyed our first visit. The owner is very friendly and the whiskey is excellent, plus they have cocktails!! My husband said their Rye is one of the smoothest he's ever tried. The Watermelon cocktail was amazing. We'll be coming back. read more

My favorite place to go and unwind! With all of the wineries and breweries popping up you wouldn't think a distillery would make a name for itself but you'd be wrong! Tucked away in Ramona's "industrial" area, San Diego Sunshine's tasting room has a rustic-homey feel. Paul and Amanda are the owner's and you will often find them there, Amanda running the tasting room and Paul busy creating their high-quality, smooth and delicious spirits. The rye whiskey is their mainstay, but they also do a blueberry whiskey and Paul does a vodka now and of course the limoncello around spring and the apple pie moonshine for the holidays! All of their mixed cocktails are outstanding! I enjoy being a regular and seeing other locals but visitors are most welcome so if you're just passing through Ramona you should definitely check it out! read more

Oh my goodness something different. Did the wineries and have been to the crowded breweries but this was delicious! If you go you have to try the Endless Summer cocktail. This is a distillery and they make delicious whisky. So delicious and such unique artistic flavors. If you catch them on a weekend they have food as well but it's super chill, low key. You need to say hi to Amanda, Amber and Paul. Paul and Amanda are the owners and are so sweet and love what they do! Take the trek up the hill. Outside is in a industrial park but the inside is a great hang out. Enjoy. read more

The brandy is good, the honey wheat spirits are fabulous. They serve a number of really wonderful cocktails. The staff is friendly and the bar is bright, comfortable, and spotless. Be careful, there's no food nearby and it would be easy to overindulge, but you can take very reasonably priced bottles home with you. If you bring them back next time, there's a teen percent discount on the next one. read more

San Diego sunshine is awesome! The atmosphere is really nice, but can get a little crowded. The owner is very personable, and built all of his own equipment, which was cool to see. I recommend the blueberry honey. They are sopen Thursday through Sunday from 12pm to 9pm read more

Great place! Paul is so friendly. Drinks are amazing. True craftsman. Looking forward to our next visit. Endless summer was amazing!! read more

San Diego Sunshine - Distilleries Near Me - Ramona, California

Yummy place to visit! The blueberry mojito was great! Owner very friendly and had good conversation. Our second time here and we enjoyed it! read more

Great people great drinks. The owners Paul and amanda are always friendly and the handcrafted drinks are delicious. Highly recommended this place. Not your typical moonshine! read more

What a great way to spend a Sunday and surprise my whiskey loving husband with a visit to this hidden gem. Paul and Amanda the owners were so welcoming and kind. The whiskeys are fantastic and their mixed drink menu is divine. Can't wait to go back and not be the designated driver so I can really indulge. Be sure to go with food in your belly as they don't serve any. Strictly a tasting room. They also raise their own bees so the honey used in their whiskeys is from their bees. Amazing. read more