History

  • Alley 6 Craft Distillery was founded in 2012 by Krystle and Jason Jorgensen in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. A family-owned, small-batch driven operation focused on craft and traditional distillation. The first batch of Rye Whiskey hit the shelves in the summer of 2015. Production is grain-to-glass, and everything happens at the distillery: milling grain, maceration/pressing of fruit, fermentation, distillation, aging, and bottling, all done on-site in Healdsburg.

Production and Working Methods

  • Two 250-gallon Alembic copper pot stills, direct-fired, used to create complex spirits.
  • Production is grain-to-glass and conducted entirely by hand on-site.
  • Certified Craft Spirits (DSP-CA-20064) as an independent, family-owned distillery.

Products and Whiskey Series

  • Rye Whiskey — 86 proof (43% ABV); malted rye mash consisting of 78% rye and 22% aromatic malted barley; aged at least 2 years in new American white oak casks. Notes: honey, oak, vanilla, rye spice, caramel flavor. Price around $55 for 750 ml. Has won numerous awards.
  • Single Malt Whiskey — 86 proof (43% ABV); 100% malted barley from Heidelberg, Germany; aged at least 18 months in heavily toasted American white oak.
  • Harvest Gin — 80 proof (40% ABV); distilled in copper pot stills to preserve Viognier aromas.
  • Barrel Harvest Gin — 80 proof; base spirit distilled once more with botanicals and aged in French oak barrels.
  • Spiced Peach Liqueur, Peach Brandy, Coffee Liqueur, Candy Cap Bitters, etc.; bitters made with foraged Candy Cap mushrooms and aged in small oak barrels; Peach Brandy aged in French casks for two years; Coffee Liqueur based on a grape-based distillate and rye cask-aging.

Visits and Experiences

  • The distillery is located in Healdsburg; open Thursday to Sunday; walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended; family- and dog-friendly.
  • Address: 1401 Grove Street, Unit D, Healdsburg, CA 95448; phone 707.484.3593; hours 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Philosophy

  • Grain-to-glass approach with a focus on quality and craft; two 250-gallon copper pot stills; small-batch and traditional distilling techniques.
  • As an independent family-owned company with the DSP-CA-20064 certification, they produce spirits entirely on-site and seek depth and character in each bottle.

Last updated: 07-12-25 21:20

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