Myke M.

Awesome experience. Great spirits. Sweet vibe. Definitely became members because it tasted so good. Non alcoholic options too

Rona S.

My second visit here after almost a year and I see things have changed. Prices are up and serving size for the flights is less than before. it made me sad because my first visit here was pretty great and memorable :( Me and my friend came here on a hot Saturday afternoon in hopes to buy some lime vodka bottles to take home. Unfortunately, no lime vodka apparently been out for two months and hopefully will be in stock again soon :(. Staff was attentive and friendly and we were told to sit anywhere we would like. The sitting area is huge, you got the bar area and many sitting areas around. I just wished it wasn't so bright with all the lights for a more comfy ambience. We went ahead and ordered a flight of 4 to share. We picked gin, lime vodka, bourbon whiskey and corn whiskey. We noticed a huge difference on the pours on the flights, was just a sip compared to last times generous pours. After that, we got some cocktails. The cocktails were delicious! The menu was different from our last visit which was nice, love trying new cocktails. My friend did order an old fashioned again but she said the one she had before was better, i think maybe because they put corn instead of bourbon this time. Also ordered one of the summer specials, boozy root beer. You get a choice of bourbon, gin or corn whiskey so i picked bourbon. It was okay, i wish the root beer was a bit stronger (think A&W root beer) but the ice cream was super delicious so it was still all good Overall still had a good experience even with the more expensive drinks. Lovely staff, delicious cocktails, and just a fun time with my bestie

Nikki R.

I was in a downtown Healdsburg boutique when I heard the local store employees mention this distillery, Young and Yonder. Just a five minute walk from downtown and we stumbled into this awesome gem. Very friendly staff, delicious cocktails and cool decor. Perfect place for groups or couples! I enjoyed two cocktails with their awarding winning gin and my bf enjoyed a cocktail and a tasting of four. Everything was so good and we were happy leaving with a bottle of gin.

Lon H.

I was about to visit a different spirits place when our server at Matrix Winery said he liked and recommended Young & Yonder Spirits. I like recommendations from locals. I would pick 4 spirits for my tasting. The choices of absinthe and amaro intrigued me, but I wasn't sure I wanted to taste them straight. I was lucky enough that there was just enough pour from the lime vodka so I chose lime vodka, gin, bourbon, and corn whiskey. The lime vodka was yummy and would be great for mixing drinks. I really liked the H.O.B.S. gin. It stands for Harbor of Broken Souls. Nice name, but with the juniper taste and ABV at 50%? This would be perfect for mixing since it's a higher ABV. I was so curious how it would taste that I ordered an H.O.B.S. Gin and tonic for my wife. Yep, it tasted great. I'm a whiskey guy and I like bourbon. However, I actually preferred their corn whiskey. Perhaps because it's 80% corn so it was extra sweet. The only complaint I had was that each pour was very little. It's great that they use Glencairn glasses for tasting, but wish they had been more generous with their pours. As a home mixologist, I had a nice chat with the bartender about their gin, their local bitters. It's the great conversation that takes the experience to another level. Buying a bottle would waive the tasting fee? Great. I got that H.O.B.S. gin that I really had my eyes (and taste buds) on! I would use 1 oz of their gin and another oz of Tanqueray to make a gin and tonic. Maybe next time I would come back and taste the absinthe.

Emily L.

I was looking for a new tasting experience that was out of the norm and stumbled upon this spot! I gravitate towards cocktails when drinking so I was pumped to find that they make cocktails with their spirits on top of the tastings! In my tasting I went with the lime vodka, bourbon, absinthe and amaro. Woah that lime vodka is dangerous! It was so nice. No chaser needed. Could drink that straight. I gladly went home with a bottle of it! The bourbon was nice and smooth. It was my first time trying absinthe ever and I don't think I'm a fan. I don't love licorice flavor so makes sense haha. It also had a spice kick with it. Lastly the amaro was something I have never heard of but was good! Slightly bitter, slightly sweet. A great liqueur for an aperitif! I also ordered the February special cocktail-Ludus. This was amazing! It was their gin, guava juice, lime juice, grenadine and orange liqueur. So good I need to replicate this at home! Such a great experience off the beaten path to discover! Located in a warehouse strip off the side of busy downtown Healdsburg. Spacious indoor seating with a funky fancy vibe.

Jason F.

When business owners successfully achieve their dream like husband and wife team Joshua and Sarah Opatz have done so with artisan craft distillery Young & Yonder Spirits in Healdsburg, then they have to be celebrated in every way possible. Located in a warehouse area near downtown Healdsburg with the epicenter of wine country that is Sonoma County as their backdrop, Young & Yonder Spirits produces organic craft spirits and cocktails, which sets them apart from all of the wineries and wine tasting rooms that dot the valley. Started a decade ago in a small warehouse in nearby Cloverdale, the Opatz's began their distilling journey by being a hobby and that interest eventually turned into a passion, learning about distilled spirits production, even though they had careers in nearby San Francisco. In 2017 they would move to their current home, a large tasting room and production facility in Healdsburg, where they continue to innovate, all the way from grain to their bottle by utilizing novel techniques to create everything from distilled vodka, gin, whiskeys, absinthe and amaro that any cocktail lover would enjoy. I had previously discovered Young & Yonder Spirits through a special event that was personally hosted by owners Joshua and Sarah in which we received a tour of their distillery and sat down to a liqueur tasting and pairing event in their massive warehouse space which also serves as a bar and lounge area and thought this would be a great place to sit back and relax with a cocktail in hand before a nice lunch or dinner at one of downtown's Healdsburg's chic restaurants. I finally got that opportunity thanks to a friend who caught wind of another event that Young and Yonder was hosting this past winter in which they partnered with another local vendor, in this case Healdsburg Bagel Company and served two of their fabulous cocktails handcrafted with their organic liqueur that were perfect for brunch. My friend and I were sold when we found out that they were offering when we found out that the cocktails that they were serving were their Irish Coffee made with bourbon, coffee, sugar and cream, and their Bloody Mary Bar which featured either their classic vodka or their lime vodka, and all of the traditional fixings that would make their eyeopener pack a certain punch. Plus they also had mocktails available for those who didn't want to partake in the libations of the afternoon. Clearly we weren't the only ones who were interested in this fantastic event that lured in both club members and newcomers alike as when my friend and I arrived their entire space was packed with customers. But we didn't panic that there would be no room for us, as the staff at Young & Yonder Spirits smartly put out a few more stools for us to put our cocktails and food on, so we could take everything in. And what we did take in were their fabulous cocktails handcrafted down to the detail at their bar area, as my Irish Coffee was a warm delight with enough froth to coated the back of my throat just the way I like it, and my friend loved playing Bloody Mary maker with their festive build your own cocktail bar. These libations were more than enough but we also had three varieties of bagels to choose from as well. Credit for those must go to the team at Healdsburg Bagel Company for putting out such a delightful spread of Mini bagels topped with house made schmear, house cured lox, red onion and dill garnish; Pastrami on Rye with house made rye bread, topped with house made pastrami, deli mustard and pickled red beet cabbage garnish; and my personal favorite their Mini Spinach and Mushroom Knishes made with organic mashed potatoes, caramelized shallots, mushrooms, spinach and served with all of the horseradish aioli that anyone could spread over your entire plate. My only caveat would be that the latter bagel would have tasted amazing when served warmed up. When combined with the Bloody Mary's and Irish Coffees, we were floating in brunch cocktail heaven, much of which had to due to the precise cocktail making that the hardworking staff at Young and Yonder were doing all morning long. But the staff managed to adapt to everything that was thrown their way by even creating some outdoor seating right in front of their entrance to accommodate the amount of people that kept flowing in and out. We were lucky enough to eventually sit down in their chic tasting lounge where brown suede chairs made us feel at home as we continued to work our way through our drinks and bagel nibbles. I certainly hope Young & Yonder Spirits plans more of these events in the future because it was a fun way to be reintroduced to their classic cocktails and lively ambience, and all sold at a reasonable price of 40 dollars a person. One day I will return to Young & Yonder Spirits to savor a Modern G&T, made with their H.O.B.S. Gin, nosh on a variety of peanuts they have, and revel in the simple pleasure of a classic bar snack with a classic cocktail all in one place.

David C.

LOh, I'm so happy we found this place!! Great tastings, great cocktails and great staff!! They staff is so welcoming, very professional and on the spot with drinks. We were just saying we didn't need any more wine clubs, so this worked in perfectly and we joined. I'm typically a bourbon guy. Recalled liked it, but I was blown away by the rye! The line vodka was also a huge standout. The absnth is a really tasty treat. They made a killer sazerac, great to end the day of wine tasting!

Steven H.

This has to be the best distillery in Sonoma County. Their spirits are great with a personal favorite being the Gin. The lime vodka is so good as is the absinthe. Their monthly cocktail collections are worth stopping in for at any time. Love the old fashioned. It is a great way to taste their spirits. Oh, their club is a super deal as well. Don't forget to ask them about the one and two bottle per quarter clubs. All I can say, you will not be disappointed with a visit.

leimomi k.

Coming from Hawai'i, we so appreciated the chill value in this cool warehouse style set up. The smell of the distillery and the chill vibe is really relaxing especially for us as we have been on the road so much. $14 for any 4 on the tasting menu. Its the best value for tryimg their vodka, bourbon, and herbaceous gin. My wahine travelling hui gave this place a two thumbs up! Go visit!

Shayla B.

Talk about some amazing drinks! This family owned distillery cranks out some excellent vodka and craft cocktails! Although I'm a true lover of wine, it's so nice to be able to have a family owned distillery in this area. It's like a breathe of fresh air. The distillery sits not too far away from the downtown area and has a nice space that's great for accommodating larger groups. I came here with friends for drinks and we were absolutely blown away by our experience here. First of all, the owner's are some of the most passionate and hospitable people that I've met in this business. The owners are a husband and wife (Sarah and Josh) team who essentially started their business in their basement in San Francisco. As they grew more into their craft, they eventually graduated into their current space right here in Healdsburg. Their story was so encouraging and uplifting. I guess it just really goes to show that if you have a dream, you should just follow it. Josh actually comes from a winemaking background, but he always had more of a passion for spirits. And boy does that passion truly show! We decided to do the tour and a tasting while we were there, and I'd say that this was the highlight of our visit. Both Josh and Sarah took us around their distillery and really engaged us in the liquor making process. When it comes to liquor, I'm a light liquor gal. I love my vodka and tequila. Their vodkas were really pleasing to my palate. That lime vodka is GOLDEN! I don't usually drink vodka on the rocks, but I'd sip on that like vodka all day any day! It was just so damn refreshing as were many of their other selections. I'm not really into whiskey, but I have to say that I was most impressed with their bourbon. That bourbon was smooth city! So enjoyable. But the COCKTAILS! Oh Geezus! Just amazing. You will seriously love any and everything coming out of that bar. The atmosphere is so fun! We didn't wanna leave! We could have stayed there all night long to be honest. Kudos to Sarah and Josh for running such a lovely distillery! You've convinced this wino to broaden my horizons when it comes to spirits.

Tom S.

Been meaning to stop by for a cocktail and check out their offerings. I finally caught up on a Sunday afternoon while running errands. Super cool and laid back lounge areas with a industrial/hipster vibe. A few people enjoying cocktails already as I walked in and immediately greeted with a Hello and Welcome...Very cool. Checking out their variety of mixers and goodies for at home bartending out on display. I sat at the bar while the three ladies working were fun and eager for conversation...(Always a good thing). I decided on a lime vodka cocktail that truly was 'Summer in a glass'...Absolutely delicious. After purchasing a few things for the home bar I headed off to the rest of my day with a new attitude and outlook (Great drink). Super fun and cool vibes with a great staff. Check them out as a great addition to our wineries and local funster scene. Cheers!

Patricia S.

The first time I came to Young & Yonder I saw they had a lime vodka & that little voice inside my head said "No way, a lime vodka???!!!! Stooooopppp!!!!" Now I'm not a vodka drinker by any means, not even as a mixed cocktail but when I took my first sip of this yummy lime vodka au naturel I was hooked! So the next time I went I had to buy some! I mean, who wouldn't right? On this particular visit I brought a friend & fellow Yelper who had been here before as well as my daughter who hadn't. My daughter loved it & even bought everything needed to make a some cocktails back at her home. Cool thing about Yelp is 2 fellow Yelpers saw my check in & joined us.... time to have a party! This local Healdsburg distillery was and is the vision of husband & wife team Josh & Sarah Opatz and what a vision it is! Located in an industrial building shared with a few other business a few blocks off the Healdsburg Square with ample parking. Their warehouse section is huge, spacious, comfy, friendly, inviting....what other adjectives can I come up with? You can sashay on up to the bar and do a little flight tasting of what they distill or you can order one or two of their seasonal signature cocktails. You can also purchase the various spirits they sell along with items needed to make a drink such as bitters, etc. They have their own swag too! And don't forget, if you check in with your Yelp app you'll receive 10% off your purchase that day! It's a good thing I don't live in Healdsburg as I would probably be here more than I should be but then again but when you're good you're good & these guys are just that.....GOOD!

Luciente G.

We had a great experience here. Our friends are members and we're excited to bring us. We had tried the lime vodka at their house the weekend before and it was delicious! At the tasting room Hubs had a flight and a Bloody mary. I had a paper plane and a couple others. Very cool spot.