Get Set On a Whiskey Tasting Tour San Diego: Here Are 7 Best Places To Try!

Amelie Hawken
Sep 6, 2018 · 3 min read

“Whiskey is a liquid sunshine!”

Imagine heading to a place full of different whiskeys, perfect ambience and food? Must be a holy grail for any whiskey enthusiast!

San Diego is popular for a craft beer city! From old town to Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s positive and friendly vibe make it perfect place to go out and have a drink. And not to forget the city has plenty of bars and dozens of distilleries.

If you are heading out to have whiskey, here are the best places you definitely cannot miss:

Seven Grand:

Seven Grand serves 540 different types of whiskey and can be your go-to place for having a glass of whiskey. The moody, hunting lodge-like ambience and the live music, pool tables, stag head mounted walls will be perfect for true whiskey, wine and spirit tasting enthusiasts. If you are living in San Diego for some time, you can also join the Seven Grand Whiskey society in which you will get to try a lot of whiskeys hosted by professional distillers and international brand ambassadors.

The Whiskey House:

No matter which type of whiskey you want, this place has it all! They have over 2,500 whiskeys gathered from all parts of the world. Simply head to the place and explore the rare of the rarest whiskeys.

Aero Club:

If you are staying close to the airport, you are close to the paradise of whiskey called as Aero club. The rocket-looking neon sign will attract you toward this place. Further, through pool tables and vinyl-covered booths, you might think of it as an old dive bar, but the place has more than 1200+ whiskeys to gulp down.

Neighborhood:

Get into the entire flight of whiskey from Neighborhood and try them! Just decide the flight you would like to taste, whether its bourbon, rye whiskey, American Whiskey or simple whiskey?

Polite Provisions:

If you are looking for a whiskey cocktail, the place is just for you! Their half of the menus is whiskey-based and is so much popular among whiskey lovers. You can also enjoy whiskey through cocktails. No matter what you want, a bourbon or Rye, they have everything to soothe your soul.

The Lions Share:

From the game-heavy menu to drinks to the expertly crafted cocktails, they have everything. Indulge yourself in the warm and subtle ambience of the place and enjoy your favorite whiskey.

Urge Gastropub And Whiskey Bank:

If you are in the north of San Diego, don’t worry; Urge gastropub and Whiskey Bank will serve you the best food, beer and great whiskey. Their great selection of whiskey served with modest and friendly services will please you. They also have 20s-themed speakeasy which is open on certain specific days. You can get over from their specifically crafted menu of food and drinks.

Bar Three Pieces:

Serving rare and classic styled whiskey influenced from the iconic whiskey shot bars of Japan, the Bar Three Pieces will give your both subtle and refined ambience. The jazz and blues standards, dim oil lanterns, hardwood floors and cozy booths and 250 patiently curated whiskey bottles will give you a pleasing experience.

Salt & Whiskey:

Salt & whiskey brings the food and classic beverages to one’s platter. Their mouth-watering cocktails and a stock of about 200 whiskeys around the world will please your taste buds. It’s also like a foodie heaven for food and drink lovers. The vintage and romantically lit ambience will make you feel relaxed.

San Diego is a place known for some of the extensive and fine whiskeys, if you are in the city, simply head to these places and try them all.