History

Drift Distillery is a handcrafted distillery in San Clemente, California. Owners are Ryan and Lesli Winter, who want to give the local community access to local small-batch spirits handcrafted here in San Clemente. One of the most unique aspects of Drift is the grain-to-bottle operation, where the wheat comes from the parents' family farm outside of Bison, Kansas. They are proud to be able to make premium spirits made from grain planted and harvested by their parents. The tasting room is housed in a 100-year-old farmhouse, making for an exceptional experience. Drift describes itself as one of the few Farm-to-Bottle distilleries in the USA.

Production / Manufacturing

All spirits are handmade here in San Clemente, California. The grain-to-bottle process entails that the wheat comes from the parents' farm outside of Bison, Kansas. The tasting takes place in a room built from a 100-year-old farmhouse. The range includes Vodka (40% ABV), Rum (40% ABV), Wheat Whiskey (45% ABV), Unaged Whiskey (40% ABV), Gin (40% ABV), Bourbon (45% ABV) and Agave Spirit (40% ABV).

Products / Whiskey Series

Drift produces whiskey in the form of Wheat Whiskey, Unaged Whiskey and Bourbon. There are also workshop variants such as Single Barrel Wheat Whiskey and Folds Of Honor Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Straight Bourbon).

Visits / Experiences

Tastings in a distinctive room housed in a 100-year-old farmhouse offer a unique experience and reflect the Farm-to-Bottle spirit.

Philosophy

The philosophy is based on Farm-to-Bottle and small-batch, with the grain coming from the family farm in Kansas to ensure high quality and a close connection between farming and distillation.