The Distillery Story

Sonoma Distilling Co., located in Sonoma County, California, was founded in 2010 by Adam Spiegel. After leaving a career in New York finance during the 2008 recession, Spiegel turned his passion for homebrewing and winemaking into a focus on whiskey production. As one of the first 200 craft distilleries in the U.S., Sonoma Distilling Co. has remained dedicated exclusively to whiskey, setting it apart from many distilleries that diversify into other spirits. The distillery employs a Scottish-style double pot still distillation process, which helps retain the rich flavors of the grains used in their mashbills. Sonoma Distilling Co. sources high-quality grains, including rye, wheat, and malted barley, with a focus on creating unique flavor profiles. One of their standout products is Sonoma Cherrywood Rye, which features a mashbill of 80% rye, 10% wheat, and 10% cherrywood-smoked malted barley. The cherrywood smoking process imparts a subtle smokiness to the whiskey, complementing the natural cherry-like flavors of the rye grain. Aged for a minimum of two years, this whiskey offers notes of cherry, orange, and baking spices like ginger and cinnamon.