Copper Collar Distillery

Great little secret spot.??
The owner is down to earth. Chill. ?

Brandy is delicious.

Had a Groupon for the distillery. Used Giogle maps to get us here...don't trust it took us to the wrong driveway. It's located in a non-descript warehouse. Weren't quite sure when we pulled up. Glad we went inside. Jason amd his brother Scott(?) Were there to greet us. Small batch distillers that are enjoying their hobby. Very knowledgeable about the process and willing to talk about. Quite an interesting take on rum, gin, and vodka. If you like sweet rums like Meyers and Bacardi, you are out of luck. These rums are beautifully done. Not too sweet, not bland either. Gin was impressive. Not a fan of the silver Rum, but the others were outstanding. Definitely highly encourage a visit here. You won't regret it. Get there soon, they are moving to Colorado in the near future.

Copper Collar Distillary is tough to find. It's nestled into a set of row garages housing dozens of businesses. FYI, it's in the middle of the last set facing the retaining wall. #126.I'll state upfront, that if you like delicious, handmade craft spirits, you better go soon. The owner is moving Copper Collar Distillary to Golden Colorado.Good news! They have a decent stock of wonderful Gins, Vodkas and Rums for sale before they go. It's worth the visit.These folks really love to distill. I've never been a big fan of spirits, but the tastings we enjoyed were remarkable. Botanicals, time, temperature and straight-up love of the craft were present in every sip. The conversation is interesting and the owners are a wealth of information. Former Navy, by the way.We were pleased to find a groupon that saved some cash! We even got a pair of tasting glasses.If you're looking for excellent spirits in Santee CA, I recomend you take a bottle home while you still can. Golden is nice enough (with it's Coors and all), but it's a long walk from San Diego!

Great atmosphere. Love that it’s owned by Navy divers and all the decor is diver affiliated. Drinks are very good. Scott & Jason are the owners and you can tell how much hard work they put into making good product. It’s definitely a must come by place.

Fantastic vodka, gin, and rum found here! Make it a point to try the American Oak aged rum - so smooth! On top of the tasting flight, they have some crafted cocktails that make their small batch spirits shine. Neat, on the rocks, or mixed, each of their selections have a unique flavor profile. The Navy diver and craft spirit mix is an awesome theme and I cannot wait until they expand their operation! Come in for the drinks, but stay for the company! Jason and Scott have served their country and our now lifting spirits in more ways than one!

We love this place. Who would’ve thought we had a wonderful Distillery in this little town of Santee. So much better than anywhere else in San Diego.

I love what these guys are doing. Well worth taking the time to see them on a Friday or Saturday. Its clear they're doing something they love, and letting the product reflect their effort. Their rums are smooth and tasty as sippers, but have a solid flavor profile for premium mixed drinks. Looking forward to their barrel aged experiments to make their way to the bottle. Check them out!

Love Scott and Jason! The spirits are high grade, what an awesome addition to Santee!

Great Gin and and rum....

Love Scott and Jason! The spirits are high grade, what an awesome addition to Santee!

I love what these guys are doing. Well worth taking the time to see them on a Friday or Saturday. Its clear they're doing something they love, and letting the product reflect their effort. Their rums are smooth and tasty as sippers, but have a solid flavor profile for premium mixed drinks. Looking forward to their barrel aged experiments to make their way to the bottle. Check them out!

Great Place! They did some remodeling since I last went and it looks awesome, It's all coming together can't wait to see the finished product. I had the pina colda which blended perfectly with their rum. Looking forward to coming back soon!

Love this place..higgen gem in Santee!

Awesome atmosphere, and Jason is beyond entertaining. The owners make you feel like you are apart of the distilling process, showing you what is going to be released, how the process works, and trying multiple products. It's a great place to spend a Friday or Saturday night to relax with friends!