Paso Robles Distillery Trail Prepares to Celebrate Distillery Trail Weekend
The Paso Robles Distillery Trail is charging into the summer with a newly published trail map and a variety of special events, including Distillery Trail Weekend, a signature weekend celebration the weekend of Aug. 9-11.
As California’s only designated distillery trail, the Paso Robles Distillery Trail features 13-member distilleries in the Paso Robles wine country and southern San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL). Collectively, these distilleries represent the region’s rise as a leading destination for enthusiasts of artisanal whiskeys, brandies, gins, liqueurs, and other craft spirits.
DISTILLERY TRAIL WEEKEND
According to Aaron Bergh, Paso Robles Distillery Trail president: “The Distillery Trail Weekend is a unique event bringing the distillers together that are on the Paso Robles Distillery Trail…we want to use this event to raise awareness on the incredible local history that is part of each and every distillery in this county. As the only distillery trail in California, we noticeably aspire to promote our local distilleries and share the news with spirit and cocktail aficionados around the state, country…and the world!”
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Pendray's Wins Best Brandy at Annual Sunset International Spirits Competition
It’s a wonderful wide, wide world of spirits in the West, and each year we host the Sunset International Spirits Competition to steer you to bottles worth seeking out. Late last year we assembled an esteemed panel of judges and tasted our way through hundreds of bottles that collectively represent what’s being distilled throughout the West and beyond and have just published an issue celebrating the honorees. Whether it’s whiskey, bourbon, rum, liqueur. or gin, one and all they embody what spirits lovers want most incredible flavor the highest production standards and above all deliciousness. Cheers to the winners of the 2023 Sunset International Spirits Competition!
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https://www.sunset.com/food-wine/wine-pairings/sunset-international-spirits-competition-2023-winners
Calwise Spirits Co. takes over the copper still at Hotel Cerro for an all-new Gin Workshop
Paso Robles-based Calwise Spirits Co. partners with San Luis Obispo Hotel Cerro for an all-new Gin Workshop and "Meet the Distiller Experience"
We’re thrilled to partner with Calwise Spirits Co. Our aim at Hotel Cerro is to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences, and this Still Takeover and Gin Workshop promises to be just that.”— Greg Heyn, General Manager of Hotel CerroPASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, USA, March 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hotel Cerro presents another exclusive event that promises to provide a unique experience for craft spirits enthusiasts and connoisseurs. On April 3, 2024, the upscale Hotel will host the next event in their Distiller Experience series, “Still Takeover and Gin Workshop” featuring Calwise Spirits Co., of the renowned Paso Robles Distillery Trail. The event will feature a takeover of Hotel Cerro’s beautiful copper still by Calwise Spirits Co., demonstrating the distilling process, from grain to glass.
We’re thrilled to partner with Calwise Spirits Co. Our aim at Hotel Cerro is to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences, and this Still Takeover and Gin Workshop promises to be just that.”— Greg Heyn, General Manager of Hotel Cerro
Wine alliance names the 2023 wine industry persons of the year
Alex and Monica Villicana will receive the award at upcoming annual gala
On Feb. 8, the Paso Robles wine community will join together to honor a couple who has “exemplified the spirit of Paso Robles Wine Country with outstanding leadership and vision.” Alex and Monica Villicana, owners of Villicana Winery and Re:Find Distillery, will receive the 2023 Paso Robles Wine Industry Persons of the Year award at the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) annual gala.
Alex and Monica Villicana have been promoters of and contributors to, the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), its wines, people, and community since their first vintage in 1993. Monica and Alex started Villicana Winery while living and working in Pasadena and for the first six years, they commuted to and from to plant their vineyard and tend their wines. After the birth of their second child in 2001, they decided to move to Paso Robles permanently and open a tasting room on their property off Adelaida Road, and raise their family in the Paso community. They continue to produce estate wines from the vines they personally planted.
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Paso Robles rings in the new year with a blaze
PASO ROBLES — The new year was welcomed with a roaring fire on Sunday night, Dec. 31, for the second annual New Year’s Eve Bonfire in Paso Robles.
“The nice part of it is everyone gets together, enjoys the community, has a great time, and we are all here in this together for New Year’s Eve. It’s wonderful,” said Paso Robles City Councilmember Steve Gregory at the bonfire event.
At the event held in City Park, the holiday lights still adorned trees throughout the park, and thousands found warmth next to the bonfire. Last year was the first time the city introduced the event. However, the rainy weather got in the way and dampened the mood.
Calwise x Firestone Walker: Where Beer Meets Spirits
When it comes to Firestone Walker and Calwise Spirits, you could say we are longtime neighbors in the liquid arts.
Located just a mile south of our main brewery in Paso Robles, Calwise Spirits specializes in artisanal gins, whiskeys, rums, and other spirits, the most notable being the distillery’s signature Big Sur Gin. We’ve long admired what’s going on at Calwise, and you might say a collaboration was inevitable.
So when Master Distiller Aaron Bergh approached us about doing a riff on Big Sur Gin, we were all ears. The result is “Old Tom Big Sur Gin – Rested In Oak,” which was matured in American oak barrels inherited from our DBA fermentation program.
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Give the Gift of Paso Robles this Holiday Season
For the cocktail connoisseur
Tour the Paso Robles Distillery Trail one drink at a time.
Nothing says holiday spirit like a craft cocktail! While Paso is known for its wine, it’s also home to the leaders of the California craft spirits movement — like Re:Find Distillery, Grain & Vine, Root Elixirs, Willow Creek, Calwise Spirits Co. and many more. From the grape or grain, winemakers here have long churned out delicious potent potables. Home to more than 16 craft distilleries, you can explore them via the Paso Robles Distillery Trail. Look out for popular classics, seasonal flavors and unique cocktail kits.
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Paso Robles’ Exciting Distillery & Craft Spirits Scene
Looking for a refreshing twist on the Paso Robles wine experience? Dive into Paso Robles’ exciting distilleries and craft spirits scene. Surprised to hear what this renowned wine region is pouring up? Well, the secret’s out: Paso Robles has expanded to include an array of unique distillery experiences combining scenic surroundings and vibrant spirits.
Whether you prefer your cocktail on the rocks, neat or straight up, Paso Robles distilleries are here to shake up the typical tasting experience. Savor small-batch whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, rum, liqueurs, aperitifs and specialty spirits you won’t find elsewhere. If this sounds like your kind of happy hour, you’ve come to the right place. The best Paso Robles distilleries and craft spirits are just a sip away.
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With a back-to-school bash and a distillery trail, there is a lot to do this weekend on the Central Coast
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Here is a look at some of the events going on across the Central Coast from Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th.
Multi-Day Events and Festivals
Distillery Trail Weekend
August 11th through 13th, San Luis Obispo County
Thirteen distilleries in San Luis Obispo County will open their doors this weekend for the Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend Friday through Sunday. Specialty tastings, tours, mixology demos live music and more will last all weekend. Tickets are not required and the event is open to the public for those over 21.
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