Northern California is heralded for its wines, but a growing number of craft distilleries are giving the world's most famous spirits-makers a run for their money.When it comes to whiskeys, Scotland and Kentucky may corner the market, but there are some damn fine bourbons and ryes coming out of this .
We review 10th Street American Whisky STR Single Malt, a young American malt whiskey that's non peated and designed to strike a balance between the oakiness of American whiskies and traditional Scotch techniques.
A boutique distiller specializing in single malt American whisky, 10th Street has established itself as a leader in American single malts with a line of award-winning whiskies.
Is there such a thing as a California-style whiskey? Finally, the answer is yes
Lou Bustamante
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Earl Brown inspects whiskey aging in 200-liter barrels at Wright & Brown Distilling Co. in Oakland.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Earl Brown produces whiskey at Wright & Brown Distilling Co. in Oakland.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Bay Area distilleries have been producing whiskey for decades, and today there are roughly 20 local distillers who make, age and sell their own whiskey some of them world-class. Yet the Bay Area doesn’t have a well-defined local whiskey style in the same way that it has carved out a distinctive personality for wine, beer and craft cocktails. There is no expectation that a distiller here will use a certain type of grain, or age the whiskey in a specific sort of barrel, as is the case with categories like bourbon and Tennessee whiskey.