Fog's End Distillery is one of the first pioneers in California's craft distilling movement. The distillery is located in Gonzales, California. The distillery produces a range of Craft spirits, under the direction of Head Distiller Henry Wales, and Steven Wales.[1] Fog's End is known for producing award-winning small batch runs of Moonshine, Rum, and Gin.
History
Fog's End Distillery originally started business as C&C Shine LLC. Craig Pakish subsequently bought out his partner and re-branded the business Fog's End Distillery. In his book, "Modern Moonshine Techniques",[2] Bill Ownes presents C&C Shine as a how-to example start-up craft distillery on a shoestring budget. Craig Pakish started the distillery as a second career having retired from the Monterrey Sheriffs Department[3] after 24 years on the force.
In 2020 Craig Pakish sold the business to cousins, Henry and Steven Wales.[4]
Production
The distillery operates a single 60-gallon all copper still. The still is direct fired by natural gas. The design of the still is a traditional Arkansas Diamond type design. The Wash (distilling) uses is a traditional no-cook, sour-mash whiskey recipe.[5]
Awards
17 Mile Gin
2023 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition[6]
2023 Gold Medal - 92 points - Bartender Spirit Awards[7]
Whaler's Cove Silver Rum
2022 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition[8]
2022 Silver Medal - 88 points - Bartender Spirit Awards[9]
Fog's End Monterey Rye
2021 Gold Medal Rye Whiskey - TheFiftyBest.com[10]
2019 Gold Medal Rye Whiskey - TheFiftyBest.com
2012 Beverage Tasting Institute's International Review of Spirits
2012 Silver Medal in Taste - MicroLiquor Spirit Awards
