THE EXPERIENCE

Our Basic Training tours of the distillery are an extraordinary way to learn about craft distillation and artisanal spirits. The whole experience will give you the chance to see where our spirits are made and understand exactly what goes into crafting what’s in your glass.

Tours provide an overview of our production area, with the chance to view our stills, fermentation tanks, barrel storage, and bottling line. Your friendly and knowledgeable spirit guide will explain our production process and equipment, engage in a little absinthe myth-busting, and reveal why we have a shark in the hangar.

Tours include a complimentary tasting of our spirits, as well as a Basic Training dog tag that is yours to keep.

Tastings are guided experiences designed to help you learn how to approach and appreciate spirits. Each tasting includes a selection of our artisanal gins, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, absinthe, rum, brandies, and liqueurs—all made onsite!

We rotate our pours regularly so that each visit provides the opportunity to learn about and sample a variety of spirits—and so that that you’ll have something new to look forward to on subsequent visits.

HOURS

Tours and complimentary tastings are offered Wednesday–Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm.

The tour and tasting experience lasts approximately one hour. Tours are scheduled to begin at the following times:

Wednesday through Saturday: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

Sunday: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

We’re also happy to arrange for tours by appointment at other times. Just give us a call (510-769-1601, ext. 1) to set something up.

RESERVATIONS

Tours are limited to 20 people, and often fill up to capacity (especially on weekends). We ask individuals and groups of all sizes to call 510-769-1601 (ext. 1) to make a reservation in order to secure a tour time. For parties of 5+, reservations are required.

If you arrive at the distillery without a reservation, we will try to accommodate your party on the next available tour if space allows.

If your group is larger than 20 people, please give us a call at 510-769-1601 (ext. 1) so that we can make special arrangements for a private tour.

THE FINE PRINT

All tours and tastings are 21 and over. Valid ID is required.

No eating or drinking on tours, but feel free to make use of our picnic tables before or after your tour. You may bring your own food or purchase 4505 chicharrones, 479° popcorn, and other (non-numerical) snacks here.

No outside booze, no booze outside.

No shark riding!