CALIFORNIA WHISKEY

St. George Spirits: Alameda-based St. George Spirts makes two different award-winning whiskeys – Single Malt Whiskey and Baller Whiskey – both of which contain California-grown ingredients.

Corbin Cash: Atwater-based Corbin Cash makes rye whiskey from California native Merced Rye mashbill, and a blended whiskey made from 20% Merced Rye and 80% sweet potatoes.  I haven't tried them yet.  But I will.

Venus Spirits: Santa Cruz-based VS distills award-winning Wayward bourbons, ryes, and single malts.
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Channel Islands Distillery: Ventura-based CID makes small-batch whiskey.

Cutler's Artisan Spirits: Santa Barbara-based CAS makes a small-batch, award-winning bourbon. 

Greenbar Distillery: Los Angeles-based Greenbar Distillery makes organic whiskey in their downtown-L.A. distillery. 

Ascendant Spirits: Buellton-based Ascendant Spirits makes three bourbons and three moonshine-style whiskeys, all from 100% yellow corn.  I'm wary, but interested....

Saint James Spirits: Irwindale-based SJS makes a pure-malt whiskey. 

Bay Area Distilling Co.:  Brentwood-based BADC makes award-winning whiskey and vodka from locally sourced sweet corn.