Elk Fence Distillery — Local services in Santa Rosa

Elk Fence Distillery in Santa Rosa is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm welcome by Shorty and Scott, who are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also bring a personal, heartfelt touch to the experience. They have an inspiring story of how they met and started this distillery, which adds even more charm to the visit.

The tasting room is beautifully designed, with super cool decor that blends rustic and modern vibes seamlessly. It’s a perfect reflection of their attention to detail and passion for what they do.

And the spirits? Incredible. Every single one I tasted was top-notch, but the whiskey and barrel-aged gin were absolute standouts for me. They’ve truly mastered their craft, and it shows in every sip.

If you're in Santa Rosa, do yourself a favor and visit Elk Fence Distillery. You’ll leave with great memories, a newfound appreciation for craft spirits, and maybe even a...

The Elk Fence Distillery tour and tasting was a fantastic experience! Gail held down the fort as my friends trickled in. Scott led the tour and we had so many questions for him! Quite the knowledgeable, passionate, and patient man. Gail welcomed us back to the tasting and shared her journey of creating Elk Fence Distillery. We learned the provenance of the glass bottles and the solid wood bar. My friend was familiar with the distillery so we had a great time doing a taste comparison of some of the offerings.

The vodka is smooth and crisp. My favorite was the juniper gin. I never thought I’d sip a gin. My friend’s favorite was the barrel-aged gin. Another spirit that I’ve never had before! The whiskey is rich and complex, with flavors of oak.

Nothing much more to say. Great way to focus on more local people. Next time I’d get a photo...

We had such a great time at Elk Fence - it's obvious this is a labor of love for these folks! We got a tour of their spotless facility where they make their award winning gin, vodka, and whiskey, then tasted all three in their really sweet little tasting room. Usually I prefer vodka (which was really good btw, more flavorful than some of the more mainstream vodkas out there) but their gin convinced me to expand my tastebuds a bit. I also came away with a few bottles that I will be excited to hand out as Xmas gifts this year for some of the hard to buy for guys on my list. The place is a little hard to find tucked away behind auto row in Santa Rosa, but well...