While the Central Coast is known for its breathtaking selection of wine, the distillery community is making their mark and you will have a chance to taste the showcase. During the dog days of summer, the Distillers of SLO County will play host to Distillery Trail Weekend from August 12-14.

Over the course of the three-day event, each of the 14 members along the Trail will be showcasing their craft spirits with top shelf happenings such as distillery tours, mixology demonstrations, live music and pairings with local eats and treats.

Those interested in participating can purchase a limited edition, collectable Copper Card. For $75 before August 1, guests will receive a VIP opportunity of a complimentary tasting flight at each of the 14 distilleries from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles. Organizers note it is a $288 value and the Copper Card does not expire.

“You might say it’s more than worth its weight in … well … copper,” organizers stated. “It’s one heck of a ‘bartender’s handshake’ deal.”

In addition, during the 2022 Distillery Trail Weekend in August, be sure to pick up a map of the Distilleries of SLO County. At each stop, participants get a stamp from the participating distillery. After sipping through at least six locations over the weekend, turn in the map in for an exclusive SLO Distillers flask.

Distillers of SLO County is a 501 (c)(6) and is an affiliation of farmers, winemakers, brewers, bartenders, chemists, and overall spirit enthusiasts with the common interest of crafting world-class distillates in the heart of the Paso Robles wine region and beyond. The journey will brings tastes of one-of-a-kind spirits and the opportunity to meet the individuals behind the bottle as they work passionately and artfully to create exquisite brandy, whiskey, gin, vodka and grappa.

The 14 members of the Distillers of SLO County are located in Paso Robles, Templeton, San Luis Obispo, and Grover Beach. For more information about the group and its craft distilleries, visit here.