Fog's End Distillery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distilling |
| Predecessor | C&C Shine LLC |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Craig Pakish |
| Headquarters | Gonzales , United States |
Key people | Henry Wales (Head Distiller), Steven Wales |
| Products | Moonshine, Rum, Gin, Rye Whiskey, White Dog spirit |
Fog's End Distillery stands as a trailblazer within California's craft distilling sector, located in Gonzales, California. Led by Head Distiller Henry Wales alongside Steven Wales, the distillery crafts acclaimed small-batch selections of Moonshine, Rum, and Gin.
History
The enterprise began as C&C Shine LLC before Craig Pakish acquired full ownership and renamed it Fog's End Distillery. Highlighted in Bill Ownes' publication "Modern Moonshine Techniques" as an affordable entry into craft distilling, Pakish initiated the venture following his retirement from the Monterrey Sheriff's Department after 24 years of service.
In 2020, ownership transitioned to cousins Henry and Steven Wales through Pakish's sale of the distillery.
Production
Since 2013, production has utilized a single 60-US-gallon copper still, heated directly by natural gas. The still is modeled on the classic Arkansas Diamond style and employs a sour-mash whiskey wash prepared without cooking.
Awards
17 Mile Gin
- Gold Medal, 2023 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Gold Medal, 92 points, 2023 – Bartender Spirit Awards
Whaler's Cove Silver Rum
- Silver Medal, 2022 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Silver Medal, 88 points, 2022 – Bartender Spirit Awards
Fog's End Monterey Rye
- Gold Medal Rye Whiskey, 2021 – TheFiftyBest.com
- Gold Medal Rye Whiskey, 2019 – TheFiftyBest.com
- Recognized in Beverage Tasting Institute's International Review of Spirits, 2012
- Silver Medal in Taste, 2012 – MicroLiquor Spirit Awards
Fog's End California Moonshine
- Silver Medal, 2017 – TheFiftyBest.com
- Silver Medal, 2016 – Tastings.com
Products
Available Spirits
- 17 Mile Gin – Edinburgh-style sipping gin at 85 Proof.
- Fog's End Monterey Rye – Sour-Mash Whiskey with 90 Proof.
- Fog's End Hand Craft Your Flavor – White Dog spirit featuring an oak barrel stave for personalized aging.
- Whaler's Cove Silver Rum – Premium rum agricole bottled at 90 Proof.
Former Offerings
- Fog's End Distillery California Moonshine
- Fog's End White Dog Spirits
- Fog's End Primo Agua Ardiente