Spirit Works Distillery
Spirit Works Distillery, Sebastopol: Hours, Address, Spirit Works Distillery Reviews: 5/5
Spirit Works Distillery
Spirit Works Distillery
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Spirit Works Distillery is a grain-to-glass facility located in The Barlow in downtown Sebastopol producing Vodka, Gin, Sloe Gin and Whiskey. We bring in whole. organic California grain which we mill, mash, ferment, distill, and bottle, entirely onsite. Tasting Room visitors are welcome to come by without advance reservations, sample our products, and find out more about what we do! We also offer tours Friday-Sunday at 5pm for $20 per person which includes a full tasting of our spirits and lasts about one hour. Reservations for tours may be made in advance by visiting our website.
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Chris B
24 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Definitely worth a stop. See the distilling process followed by a tasting. Informative and fun! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Check out the music barrels.
Written April 15, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for the review! We are glad you had a great time on our tour. The next music barrel should make an appearance later this year or early 2019! Keep an eye out for the release.
Cheers,
Amanda
Written April 16, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
janie g
Scottsdale, AZ888 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Did not know there was a distillery there. Just happened to park in the lot and saw it. They have a wheat whiskey that was delicious an which we purchased.
Written July 4, 2016
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Thank you for your review Janie! I'm glad you enjoyed your time here at Spirit Works Distillery. The Wheat Whiskey is one of my personal favorites! We hope to see you on your next visit to The Barlow!
Cheers,
Amanda
Written July 9, 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Carron H
Vancouver, WA300 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Located in the Barlow district, this distillery has some unique offerings. Be sure to try the sloe gin and barrel- aged sloe gin. They far superior to the sticky, red stuff! And the staff is very knowledgable and friendly!
Written May 6, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed our Sloe Gin recipe. I love that our traditional recipe is changing people's perception of what a Sloe Gin really is! We hope to see you on your next visit to The Barlow!
Cheers,
Amanda
Written July 9, 2016
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Koli_0413
San Jose, CA75 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
If you're on the hunt for some high end liquor then this is your place. The innkeeper at Inn at Occidental referred my boyfriend Brian and I to Spirit Works. I'm not much of a drinker but he enjoys a small glass of whiskey at the end of his day.
This place wasn't hard to find, it's straight back behind Taylor Maid Farms which is a very cool coffee shop (I recommend going in there too). So when Brian and I walked in we were pleased with the layout, atmosphere, and most notably the service. He got to try about 5 different tastings for around $18. As I mentioned, I'm not a drinker but the aroma of the different gins, vodka, and whiskey smelled really nice. We got to learn about how they make their products and we found out that they give tours as well. Everything they do for their business is done right there. If you're willing to hang out there for a while you can help them bottle the liquor, although I'm sure they have strict guidelines for days and hours but it sounds like fun! Brian and I will definitely visit Spirit Works again.
This place wasn't hard to find, it's straight back behind Taylor Maid Farms which is a very cool coffee shop (I recommend going in there too). So when Brian and I walked in we were pleased with the layout, atmosphere, and most notably the service. He got to try about 5 different tastings for around $18. As I mentioned, I'm not a drinker but the aroma of the different gins, vodka, and whiskey smelled really nice. We got to learn about how they make their products and we found out that they give tours as well. Everything they do for their business is done right there. If you're willing to hang out there for a while you can help them bottle the liquor, although I'm sure they have strict guidelines for days and hours but it sounds like fun! Brian and I will definitely visit Spirit Works again.
Written December 7, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your review! So glad to hear you got great service when you visited. We would love to see you again when you visit The Barlow! We have been working on some fun projects since your visit and have a few new spirits to offer. See you soon!
Cheers,
Amanda
Written July 9, 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ianbeavis
Los Angeles, CA618 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
Spirit Works is located in the Barlow complex. It offers tastings and tours of its very small but interesting distillery. You can try vodka, gin, sloe gin, aged gin and aged sloe gin. They will shortly add rye and malt whisky. The fee for the tasting and the knowledge of the staff are a plus.
We were all very impressed by the quality and flavour of their spirits. If all gin was like theirs, I would be a convert!
You currently cannot buy direct from them ( this should change during 2015) but there is a liquor store within walking distance that carries their very reasonably priced products.
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We were all very impressed by the quality and flavour of their spirits. If all gin was like theirs, I would be a convert!
You currently cannot buy direct from them ( this should change during 2015) but there is a liquor store within walking distance that carries their very reasonably priced products.
Enjoy
Written October 5, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your review!! We have since added Wheat Whiskey, Rye Whiskey and even a Cask Strength Rye Whiskey! We can also sell our bottles now. So glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again on your next trip to The Barlow!
Cheers,
Amanda
Written July 9, 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bkingdom11
Grindelwald, Switzerland20 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Having visited this amazing distillery I have had my eyes opened to a whole new world of flavours. The tasting room was fabulous. Their Sloe gin is simply the best I have ever tasted anywhere in the world and this is a must visit for anyone coming to the Bay area. Thank you Spirit works...
Written August 3, 2019
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kevh938
San Francisco, CA256 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We had a great time at Spirit Works. Kayla was our server and educator on all things At Spirit Works. She made our experience so much more enjoyable. The four of us enjoyed the special cocktail and 3 tasting option. 2 of us had whiskey cocktails and tastings the 3rd person had gin cocktail and tastings. The fourth was a designated driver we had some other stops before this one. The venue is small but holds a lot of people. The atmosphere is great everyone is having a fun and the ladies behind the bar worked well with each other and the customers. Make this a stop as you wind down your day. The tastings were appropriate but definitely get the cocktail!! Enjoy!!!
Written May 24, 2019
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Sandy Ovalle
San Francisco, CA4 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
My friend and I decided to take the boys out for a boys valentines date, they love whisky so they were so impress and happy with the whole spirit tasting idea. The personal was so nice and the drinks were amazing!!! I can’t wait to come back :)
Written February 19, 2019
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Thank you for coming by! I had a great time hosting your group. We hope to see you on your next visit to Sebastopol.
Cheers,
Amanda
Written March 29, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sean K
1 contribution
Nov 2018 • Friends
Scheduled a tour online (super easy) for a group of 4. Very cool to learn about the process for making vodka, gin, whiskey and other spirits. Finished it off with a great tasting at the bar. Highly recommend this if you're in The Barlow or passing through Sebastopol. Great way to spend an hour.
Written November 5, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! We change up our cocktail every month and offer something new every three months, so be sure to check us out on your next visit.
Cheers,
Amanda
Written March 29, 2019
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Richard D
3 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Great staff (Amanda was our tour guide), interesting tour, a lot of fun... Thier sloe and barrel aged Gin is a must try.
Written October 21, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for visiting us! We strive to be personable and educational, so I'm glad that came across in the tour. We would love to host your group on your next visit to Sebastopol.
Cheers,
Amanda
Written March 29, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sydney P
Calabash, NC
Are reservations required for tours? It would be on a Sunday in October
Reservations are recommended but not always required. It would be best if you give us a call a few days in advance to make sure we are not booked up for the day you would like to come in.
Cheers,
Amanda
Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit Works Distillery
- Spirit Works Distillery is open:
- Wed - Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Spirit Works Distillery tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Spirit Works Distillery tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Spirit Works Distillery:
- (0.20 mi) Sebastopol Inn
- (1.15 mi) Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sebastopol
- (7.13 mi) The Raford Inn Bed and Breakfast
- (7.02 mi) The Gables Wine Country Inn
- (6.83 mi) Farmhouse Inn
- Restaurants near Spirit Works Distillery:
- (0.01 mi) Taylor Made Cafe
- (0.12 mi) Screamin' Mimi
- (0.05 mi) Woodfour Brewing Company
- (0.09 mi) Village Bakery
- (0.06 mi) Fern Bar