Another delicious fun time tasting at Foggy Bottom. Bring new friends and your other friends will…read morewant to tag along again. Such a treat. Peaceful and small Thank you

We returned to this place hidden behind a Mexican restaurant off the main boulevard in Los Osos…read more (Some helpful signage directs you to the back storage shed where lies the Foggy Bottom Distillery.) On a recent weekend, they had six distillation products to taste: 1) Barrel #1 Bourbon, 2) Barrel #17 CornWhiskey, 3) Apple Cinnamon Bourbon, 4) "fruit infused corn whiskey, 5) cherry spiced rum, 6)Maple pecan Bourbon whiskey. A $20 tasting got you a tiny pour of each in a whiskey cairn glass. Most bottles were $80 for 750 ml. One was $100 ( I forget which). It's a little pricey, but he's a one-man operation with none of the big distillery economy of scale working for him. Right now, he's emphasizing the tastings and the distillery-logo gift items, such as an engraved whiskey cairn glass (those are cool!) and assorted t-shirts. I'm glad I found this small local spot. I hope he grows enough to be able to try barrel-aging his stuff for longer periods. His products are pretty young, but definitely interesting. I'd be really excited if he were to try working with malted barley, too. However,I do understand that this is a small operation. The guy looked a little more tired and less chatty about his product than he was a couple of years ago. He might consider taking on someone to help with the tasting room pourings and talking to the public. I think he could use a bigger space, already. Parking in the lot in front of the restaurant is available. In a pinch, you can also park across the street and walk over. Be careful, traffic on Los Osos Valley Road is pretty fast.

Our last stop on Saturday for spirit tasting: the pairing of cheese and chocolate with the spirits…read morewas fun and tasty. We were able to share a tasting which was wonderful. Joaquin was our engaging host, answering our questions and sharing stories with enthusiasm. Bright, spacious, inviting! If you get a chance to take a quick tour of the distillery room, it's fascinating. Highly recommend!

Stopped today at Cal Wise Spirits. Haven't been there in a while. I was a member when I first…read morestarted going there. I love the drinks, food, atmosphere and the owner. It's been a while but Arron is still there making his wonderful spirits and finely crafted cocktails. We went to lunch across the alley from Cal Wise at Primal House for lunch. After that we decided a cocktail would be great. Arron took care of us. Cal Wise still serve the best quality cocktail in the county. It was a great afternoon and we'll do it again. Cal Wise and Primal House are so close that Primal House will send anything on their menu across the alley for you to enjoy at Cal Wise. You just can't beat the experience. Finely crafted cocktails with ranch fresh food. What a treat. We'll be doing this again, often. You've got to try it

To start with a positive, the drinks were really good. The Peaches, Peaches, Peaches cocktail was…read moreincredible. The bartender was completely on point. I don't normally write negative reviews, but this experience was extremely disappointing. Our food took about an hour to arrive, and when it finally did, it was so cold that we had to send it back, which is something we almost never do. After that, we waited another 45 minutes for the replacement meals. Because we had tickets to a show, we eventually had to ask whether our food was even coming. Our server responded that the food was "probably up," and if not, she would cancel it for us. She returned less than a minute later with our meals, which suggested they had been sitting for some time. Unfortunately, the second round of food was also cold, though at least edible (some of it). It was clear that the kitchen was behind, and we understand that busy nights happen. However, what was most frustrating was the lack of urgency or communication from the staff. No one seemed concerned that our food was sitting, and there was zero effort to update us on the delays. To top it off, nothing was offered to make up for the experience. We even had to specifically request that an upcharge be removed from the bill. I hope management takes a closer look at the kitchen operations and communication between staff and guests. As it stands I would never order food again, but would have a cocktail or two.

Came by for a special tour on a Sunday late afternoon. Place was mostly empty at the time. There…read moreis inside and outside seating. Indoor seating has some cozy spots (see pics). Host provided an informative tour with a few tastings. I preferred their straight bourbon and single malt. I like this place and the friendly staff. I just wished they had a location closer to Santa Maria. .

I did not try the food but it looks and smells great. They have a menu that you can scan to order…read morefood from a nearby pizza place and the pizza place will drop it off to the distillery or the brewery. The service is fast and friendly and very welcoming. The atmosphere is diverse and inclusive and designed for people to have a great time alone or in groups. There are plenty of bars, plenty of seating, and plenty of outdoor seating. The hub is shared with a brewery. Bryson made me a custom birthday drink based off of a quick description of what I look for in a drink and it is ONE OF THEE BEST THINGS IVE EVER PUT IN MY MOUTH!!! They should consider adding it to the menu! It's sensational. My first time here and I love this place!!!!

What a great little distillery! Not really little inside but it's got a nice little feel. It's…read moreattached to a brewery and the signed outside are hard to see so you'd most likely drive right past if you didn't know what you're looking for. Then when you park make sure to walk towards the driveway because that's where their entrance is. The staff that was there was really friendly, and I liked the fact that they'd tried a lot of the whiskeys and drinks on the menu so they could make recommendations based on what you were looking for. When we were there they were out of half the whiskeys so we did a tasting with the whiskeys available. Not a bad price either 3 for $10 or 6 for $20. Totally worth it. Once you tried them you can pick your fave to make one of their many cocktail options or have it on the rocks or neat. They also had vodka, gin, Tequila, beer, and wine. As a plus they had food and happy hour! So the whiskeys were all good to me, smooth, and a couple were on the sweeter side with notes of caramel and vanilla. The rye was surprisingly one of the smother sweeter ones I tried. After the tasting I had the Matt Hattan which was delicious! My friend had the smokey old fashioned and after tasting mine he ordered a Matt Hattan as well after he finished his drink. I giggly recommend it. We ordered food and we didn't even know it was happy hour but they let us know that it was. The wings were REALLY good. Flavorful and still crispy. Lots of places lose the crisp when they had the flavor but not here. It was delicious, I ended up getting a second order after the first and finishing both! If you're looking for a chill place to hang out and can't decide on what type of drink you want definitely got this place up. You won't regret it!

We really enjoyed our first visit to Central Coast Distillery's new Atascadero location after…read morehearing great things. The space is beautifully done, with tasteful decor and a comfortable, well-appointed feel. Service was top notch from the moment we arrived until we left. The cocktails were a major highlight. I had the classic Old Fashioned and my wife had an espresso martini. Both were beautifully presented and easily among the best cocktails we've had in SLO County. The food also exceeded our expectations. The double smashburger was perfectly cooked, with their house bourbon BBQ sauce and bacon, and the garlic parmesan curly fries were a fun touch and unlike anything we've had elsewhere in Atascadero. Really glad they landed in Atascadero. We'll definitely be back for a cocktail and to work our way through more of the small, thoughtfully crafted food menu.

We discovered this distillery completely by accident while stopping at the Tesla Supercharger…read moreduring a trip, and I'm incredibly glad we did. As someone who has a passion for whiskey, this was an exceptional find. Eric and Anna are truly what make this place a destination. Their passion for their craft is evident in every conversation, every pour, and every detail. They took the time to share the stories behind their spirits and were genuinely excited to talk about what they create, which made the experience even more memorable. The drinks were outstanding. The Old Fashioned I tried was exceptionally smooth and perfectly crafted. I also had a martini with blue cheese olives, and they were hands down the best blue cheese olives I've ever had. What stood out most was the passion and hospitality from the entire staff. It's rare to find a place where everyone is so invested in the craft and creating a welcoming experience for guests. This will absolutely become a destination stop on future trips through the area. I'm very thankful for the hospitality and the incredible experience we had here.

This is another Great place to visit in Paso Robles up the way From Castoro Winery. This place is…read morenot very busy but they make great Spirits. We bought an Almond one that is amazing and an orange one as well. The people that run the place were so much fun and it has great views and super relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend getting an Uber from this place back to your hotel or home, but their Spirits are worth it.

Always one of my favorite places to wine taste in Paso!…read more They have a big patio and a nice fire table for cooler days as well as a decent counter and back area where you can taste indoors. The view from the patio is pretty as they sit up on a hill and they have live music frequently during the summer. They offer both wine tastings as well as spirit tastings and clubs for each as well as a cocktail club. I've been part of their cocktail club in the past and they ship a super cute box with all of the cocktail ingredients and recipe cards to make 5 or so cocktails with the spirits in your shipment. The only reason I discontinued my membership is because I wasn't getting through the spirits quickly enough as I tend to be more of a wine drinker. I am a current wine club member and really love their wines - they're super easy tasty and approachable. The price point also is great for the area. The "Ln" wines tend to be my favorite - loving the Ln 5 right now. Overall service is always great, even when they have only 1 or 2 people behind the bar they still do a great job of taking care of everyone.

Our first time here on Saturday, such a cozy, hospitable setting and experience. I enjoyed hearing…read moreabout how they repurpose the waste products of the grapes for winemaking to make gin and vodka! We shared a flight which included watermelon moonshine and cucumber vodka, both made with organic local fruit juiced on site and distilled with the alcohols (not just infused). Not sure how all that works but it sure makes the watermelon and cucumber flavor so powerfully present in aroma and taste--authentic and rich and incredible! Meanwhile next door they were hosting a cocktail making class--people were having a blast! Highly recommend a visit here when you're next in Paso Robles!

If you're a whiskey fan you have to try their whiskey flight!…read more Came here for a whiskey tasting while my wife was getting a massage down the street. I'm not a fan of vodka or gin so I did their whiskey flight. It didn't disappoint! The employee that helped me was Sydney and she was wonderful! She explained all the whiskeys in great detail and was very pleasant to talk to. There were 4 different whiskeys and a cocktail to finish. But one intrigued me more than the rest. They have a straight wheat cask strength, a regular rye, a rye cask strength, and a vodka. Tbh they were all very good and easy to sip on. Some were a bit sweet which I like but many others might not. Now as I said before I don't like vodka but theirs is unlike anything I've ever had. First of all it's grape based because they use leftover pomace from winemaking to then ferment and distill into vodka. Then they finish it in used whiskey barrels. I swear it smells and tastes JUST like whiskey and a really good whiskey at that! I will also say Sydney is a great salesperson too because I walked out with 2 bottles (the whiskey vodka, and their rye) and a bottle of old fashioned mix that they used to make the finishing cocktail. Btw if you buy 2 bottles your tasting is free!

Wow! This place was a great stop for those discerning spirits drinkers. It was hopping outside…read morewith the younger crowd getting the mixed drinks and hanging outside in the beautiful weather. I was more interested in sampling their collection and it did not disappoint. The host was gracious to let us try several bottles of gin, vodka and bourbon. Personally, to my surprise, I liked the really deep and rich flavors of their top shelf bourbon. The Chocolate Love vodka was quite the surprise. My friend loved it and I had to get at least one bottle through I really should have gotten three. Great vodka flavors with a nice hint of chocolate. Personally, I recommend going inside to get the full service tasting and go outside for a cocktail to enjoy during those wonderful last afternoons.

This place was awful. We showed up to try some drinks and the young boys at the outdoor bar did…read morenot even greet us. Instead they stood there talking amongst themselves and ignored our party. It was very hot out about 4:30 and so we tried to go inside the air conditioned bar area and we were told it was closed. They said we could get a beer and stand inside the brewery portion behind their outdoor bar area. Apparently they expect their customers to stand inside their open air brewery in the heat. No thank you. We left. Pretty sad since it was late in the day and most businesses were closed. We were there to have dinner close y and thought we would stop for a pre dinner drink. Try it or call ahead and make sure they don't have their air conditioned area closed.

This is one of my favorite Distilleries in the SLO area and is right up there with one of the local…read moreCider producers. We visited awhile ago, since I did buy their Grappa & Brandy in a store in Orcutt. Ironically we always happen to pass by on the way to the local Strawberry Farm and never noticed it before. The owners are marvelous and the interior is quite nice. Over time, I have enjoyed their product, but since I bought several local distillery products over time, and now drink little, it is all lasting quite awhile. I think one of the owners is of Portuguese origin and the other is Russian. Their products are made from the skins of left over local grapes, which makes it interesting indeed. It is surely fun to visit here, especially for locals. It is very near Spoontrade so it is a good place to consider stopping in before a big meal or maybe after an early lunch.

This distillery became the highlight of our trip to the Central Coast. Its one-of-a-kind spirits…read moreand beautiful tasting room felt like a nostalgic journey to the Old World. Barrel-aged Grappa and Fig Brandy were my favorites, and I took home a bottle of Grappa. Everything is made from local produce, so each sip offers an entire bouquet of local grapes and botanicals. I was advised not to indulge too much, but I am not a drinker :)

One of Paso's hidden gems. We have been members for many years - even before we became a we! - of…read moreboth Paso Port and their Pendray's distillery club. Lola & Steve are truly experts in their field. Nobody (!) compares with their port and very few (!) can equal their unique spirits. Walnut liqueur!! Fruit-forward brandy - my favorites are plum & apricot. Grappa. They also have wine, so this is one of our favorite places to bring out of town guests since there is truly something for everyone. Gorgeous tastings available. Really friendly and informed staff. Cute assortment of gifts, like candles. Beautiful grounds! A little off the beaten path, but that is a very good thing! It is the smaller gems of Paso - like Pendray's - that truly sparkle.

We had a great time here. We met the owners and they were very nice and had great stories. The…read moreAmaro is very tasty. Can't wait to make some cocktails with it.