Small-Batch Craft Distillery

Savor the Art of Small-Batch Distilling

At Venus Spirits Distillery, every bottle tells a story — handcrafted on the sun-drenched Central Coast with ingredients sourced right here from California's fertile heartland.

Explore Our Spirits Visit Our Tasting Room

Small-Batch Crafted

Every spirit is distilled in limited batches for unmatched quality and character.

California Grown

Locally sourced botanicals and grains from farms across the Central Coast.

Open for Tasting

Stop by our Santa Cruz tasting room for guided flights and spirit education.

Distillery interior with copper stills and warm lighting
100% Small-Batch
Our Story

Born From a Passion for Craft Spirits

Venus Spirits Distillery started with a simple belief: that exceptional spirits come from patience, curiosity, and a deep respect for the ingredients. Nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz, our distillery is where tradition meets the creative spirit of the California coast.

Our founders spent years studying the art of distillation — from selecting the finest botanicals to mastering the timing of each copper still run — so that every pour reflects a commitment to quality you can taste.

Patiently Aged

Our barrel-aged spirits rest for months — sometimes years — until they reach perfect balance.

Community at Heart

We partner with local farms and host events that bring the Santa Cruz community together.

Our Spirits

Crafted with Intention, Served with Pride

Each expression in our lineup is a reflection of the California landscape — bold, nuanced, and unmistakably ours.

Artisanal gin bottle with botanicals Signature

Venus Gin

A luminous, botanical-forward gin infused with locally foraged citrus peel and aromatic herbs from the Santa Cruz mountains.

Small-Batch Botanical
Aged whiskey in oak cask Aged

Coastal Reserve Whiskey

Slow-aged in charred oak, this whiskey carries warm vanilla and toasted grain notes shaped by the marine fog rolling through the coast.

Oak-Aged Limited Release
Crystal-clear vodka in elegant bottle New

Venus Vodka

Precision-distilled to a silky smoothness, our vodka showcases the clean, bright character of California grain — nothing hidden, nothing excess.

Multi-Run Smooth
The Experience

More Than a Tasting — It's an Invitation

Whether you're a curious first-timer or a seasoned spirit enthusiast, there's a place for you at our bar.

Guided Tasting Flights

Sample our full lineup with a knowledgeable host who'll walk you through the story behind each spirit and the craft that goes into every pour.

Distillery Tours

Walk the floor, meet our copper stills, and discover the step-by-step process that transforms raw ingredients into world-class spirits.

Private Events & Gatherings

Host your next celebration, corporate event, or spirit workshop in our intimate tasting room — we handle the details so you can enjoy the moment.

Take Spirits Home

Every bottle you love is available for purchase at our tasting room and shipped directly to your door — wherever you are in California.

Find Us

Come Say Hello

Our doors are open and our glasses are ready. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.

Location

427 Swift St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Tasting Room Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday – Thursday3 PM – 8 PM
  • Friday12 PM – 9 PM
  • Saturday12 PM – 9 PM
  • Sunday12 PM – 7 PM

Contact

Phone: (831) 427-9673
Email: info@venusspirits.com

Ready to Discover Your New Favorite Spirit?

Visit our tasting room in Santa Cruz or give us a call — we'd love to welcome you.

Call (831) 427-9673
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