History

San Francisco Distilling Co. was founded in 2014 with a vision to create a distinctive American whiskey. Founder and CEO, Jeff Jones, had always had great respect for the history and tradition of whiskey, but wanted to create something entirely new—and San Francisco Distilling Co. was born.

From humble beginnings to today, the team has been dedicated to producing a rich, robust, and flavorful spirit, and the company has positioned itself as a leading voice for American whiskey.

Production / Manufacturing

The company produces handcrafted spirits in small batches. Forty Nine Mile Bourbon is a small-batch bourbon, made as a four-grain blend and aged in new charred oak barrels for seven years along the Mendocino coast, yielding vanilla and oak notes. The mash bill is 70% corn, 24% rye, and 6% malted barley. The bottle is 45% ABV (90 proof).

Forty Nine Mile Single Barrel Bourbon is a 7-year-old single-barrel bourbon, aged in new charred oak casks and presented as a unique single-barrel with a deep amber color and layers of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit; it is also 45% ABV (90 proof).

Forty Below Gin is produced with a combination of local botanicals and distilling ingredients (40 Below) and has 45% ABV (90 proof). The gin presents a dominant juniper aroma with citrus notes and a complex palate of coriander and angelica root.

Products / Whiskey Series

• Forty Nine Mile Bourbon – small-batch bourbon (70% corn, 24% rye, 6% malted barley) aged 7 years along the Mendocino coast; vanilla, oak, caramel and citrus notes.
• Forty Nine Mile Single Barrel Bourbon – 7-year-old single-barrel bourbon with a deep amber color and a complex, long finish.
• Forty Below Gin – a gin with a botanical bouquet of juniper, citrus and other botanicals that stands up in a gin & tonic or longer drinks.

Visits / Experiences

San Francisco Distilling Co. offers various programs and collaborations such as Barrel Purchase Program and Contract Distilling, where the team helps with selection, branding, and production as well as delivery and marketing of exclusive products. Contact information can be found on the website.

Philosophy

Characterized by "Crafted Locally, Sipped Globally," the company combines craft and innovation. The core vision is to produce distinctive American whiskey and premium spirits with a strong connection to San Francisco, while reaching a global audience. The company emphasizes sustainable and responsible production methods and a belief that whiskey can be a strong beacon for both new and established consumers.