At 117° West Spirits, we’re all about malt! Our passion for crafting exceptional spirits starts with the finest California grains, delivering bold, rich flavors that reflect the heart of the Golden State. Discover how our dedication to malt shapes every bottle, from whiskey to gin and rum.

What is California Whiskey? Aside from being produced in California instead of Scotland, Ireland, Kentucky, New York or Japan, the definition of California Whiskey is still a moving target as distilleries in the state are producing Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt and other types of whiskey in California.

What makes us different from other distilleries? This is a question I often get asked in the tasting room or during a tour of the distillery. The answer is quite simple – our still.

Often you hear stories of business ideas dropping out of thin air during a serene vacation on a lake or in the mountains. I am skeptical of these stories but maybe only because I had slightly different experience.

When you come to visit our tasting room, our name is where you are -- the longitude, 117° West or more specifically, 33.153222° N and 117.2920358° W.