Hollywood Distillery: Los Angeles Bourbon, Rye Whiskey and Visitor Guide
Hollywood Distillery is a working craft distillery on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. Operating since 2016, it produces a small range of California spirits including Zanja-Madre Bourbon and Zanja-Madre Rye Whiskey alongside vodka and gin.
In this guide
At a glance • History • Production • Whisky range • Visiting • Reader poll • FAQs • Sources
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Hollywood Distillery at a glance
Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Status | Operational Los Angeles craft distillery producing Zanja-Madre Bourbon and Rye Whiskey alongside vodka and gin, with public tours and a tasting room. |
Location | 5975 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States |
History
Hollywood Distillery describes itself as the first working distillery in Hollywood in nearly a century.
The business has produced small-batch spirits in Los Angeles since 2016.
Its current catalogue includes bourbon and rye whiskey as well as date vodka and gin.
Production
Spirits are handcrafted in small batches at the Hollywood production site.
Current whiskey includes Zanja-Madre Bourbon and Zanja-Madre Rye Whiskey.
Visitors can tour the production floor and taste spirits where they are made.
Whisky range and releases
Bottle / range | Status | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Zanja-Madre Bourbon | Current | Bourbon | Current house whiskey |
Zanja-Madre Rye Whiskey | Current | Rye whiskey | Current house whiskey |
Oasis Date Vodka | Current | Vodka | Separate spirit |
Nopalera Gin | Current | Gin | Separate spirit |
Rare and limited releases
Availability can change quickly for small-batch and historic whisky. Check the exact producer, bottler and current listing before relying on a release being available.
Awards and recognition
Only awards tied to an exact whisky expression, competition and year are treated as verified.
Visiting Hollywood Distillery
The distillery and tasting room are at 5975 Santa Monica Boulevard. Public tours run Thursday through Sunday, with private events available on additional days.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hollywood Distillery operating today?
Operational Los Angeles craft distillery producing Zanja-Madre Bourbon and Rye Whiskey alongside vodka and gin, with public tours and a tasting room.
Can you visit?
The distillery and tasting room are at 5975 Santa Monica Boulevard. Public tours run Thursday through Sunday, with private events available on additional days.
What whisky does it make?
Current, historic or separately branded releases are distinguished in the range table above.
Sources and photo credits
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About the author
Written by Filip Janczak for Whisky Clan.
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