Craft Distillery Tasting at Los Angeles Distillery in Culver City

Located in the vibrant urban heart of Culver City, California, Los Angeles Distillery offers a hands-on journey into the craft of American whiskey and spirit-making. More than just a tasting room, this small-batch distillery is a working laboratory where owner and master distiller Lewis Harsanyi refines his craft with the precision of an alchemist. Here, visitors can witness the transformation of grains into complex single malts, bourbons, ryes, rum, and gin, each bottled in bond and matured in unique barrels, including Hungarian virgin oak and European wine casks. The space reveals a blend of industrial charm and artisanal passion, inviting guests to engage with each step of the production process.

The standout experience is the guided Taste and Tour, where Lewis himself walks guests through the distillation machinery, fermentation methods, and maturation secrets behind their award-worthy spirits. Attendees often mention the depth and unexpected flavor notes, like the single barrel high wheat whiskey showcasing sweet tamarind, oak, and pepper nuances rarely found in California whiskies. The opportunity to sample from the cask highlights the distillery’s commitment to sharing a raw and authentic flavor profile.

Culver City offers a distinct backdrop for this enterprise, blending Los Angeles’s cultural energy with a tight-knit craft community. This distillery is a must-visit for bourbon and whiskey aficionados, casual drinkers seeking quality, and anyone curious about the nuances that set American craft spirits apart. Beyond the tastings, it’s an invitation to understand the intense craft and creativity driving small-scale distillation. Whether you’re local or visiting, Los Angeles Distillery contributes a unique layer to Southern California’s outdoor and cultural scene, offering an approachable, yet deeply engaging experience in a city known more for film than fermentation.