San Franciscans are fanatical about buying local, and imbibing is no exception. Luckily, Northern California’s boozy offerings extend well beyond wine and beer. The Bay Area is a hotbed of craft distilleries, from whiskey and gin to absinthe and liqueurs. (There’s even a local limoncello maker, for civilized sippers.) Get a behind-the-scenes look into the spirit-making process at these Bay Area distilleries—and sample the high-proof product, fresh from the still.
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