Hotaling & Co

My friend has been meaning to gather a group for the whiskey tasting here for awhile. We finally made it happen even though we ended up being one of their last tasting before their closure. When you get into the tasting room, the whiskeys are all laid out already for you. We sampled 6 glasses from gin to vodka to whiskey. Our host was very informative as he went through each one with us and eventually offering an extra glass. To be real, the drinks were all incredibly strong for me. I had to try washing the taste down with the water, but definitely wished there was some sort of snacks for us (since it seems some others who did the tasting before had some).Anyways, after the quick half an hour or so tasting, we were on our own. The outdoor rooftop area is the true gem of this place. You get a gorgeous skyline view of the SF building although there was a huge crane right in the middle of the view. This place has amazing potential for a rooftop bar. I also loved the way the decor was decorated with the wall plants. Overall, for $37 per person, this tasting was a unique experience. I am definitely paying more for the view here than the actual tasting though.

We went to the Whiskey Wednesday tasting event. Phenomenal! At first I thought it was a little pricey, but it was really worth every penny for the excellent, intimate experience *even for someone who doesn't like whiskey!* Really well-curated experience and excellent presenters. They answered all our questions and more. You can really feel the passion they have. Well done! Can't wait to go back for another event.

Made a reservation online for four and had a wonderful time. Got there 15 minutes early and had time to enjoy the view, rooftop garden and take some pictures. We don't make it to SF much from the east bay and the view was breath taking and the weather was perfect. Dan was our guide and was very personable. He was cool with answering any type of question including my nerdy ones regarding the copper equipment and any recommendations for mixed drinks since he was a bartender. He took us through each alcohol and gave us history and interesting fun facts and moved on when he could tell we were ready for the next one! My favorite was the juniper gin. Definitely enjoyed the tasting and the view. Will probably come back and request Dan again! Thank you!

Pros: Now that is what I call a rooftop! Great views, awesome atmosphere, you gotta see it. We also learned a lot about the history of Anchor and alcohol in general. The people that work here are also really nice.Cons: Hard liquor is tough to taste on its own, they provide some crackers and cherries, but I think it needs a mixer for those of us that are new to tasting it. Maybe compare two different types of Manhattans or Martinis...something. Also, there isn't a tour, which is too bad because we would have loved to see the copper stills.If you've never done a liquor tasting and want to try something new, this is the place. Hanging on the rooftop alone is worth the $35.

Very informative and interesting spirits tasting! We had a great time for my boyfriend's birthday and got to sit in the rooftop garden overlooking the SF skyline while we finished our drink.

We came here yesterday to celebrate my brother's birthday with 18 of our friends. The location is great and provides awesome rooftop views before and after the tasting. The guide was excellent and extremely accommodating for all of our needs. The tastings were great! Some were a little on the stronger tasting side but our guide helped all of us enjoy them to the best of our abilities! Definitely would recommend this place to others and will definitely be returning in the near future!

Went there with a couple friends and it was a really pleasant surprise! That rooftop garden and view just can't be beat. Who knew all that was up there?Loved the Junipero Gin and the Old Potrero Rye the best. The host (Dan) and co-host (Morgan) were fun and informative and created a comfortable, chill atmosphere.Wish they could sell their product on-site, but that's against the law, apparently.

We did the tasting with James. It was a really fun experience! The penthouse tasting room is great as is their outdoor space. James was not only extremely friendly, but also refreshingly knowledgeable and very patient as we lobbed question after question to him. Definitely an experience to add to your list!

Dan is the man, gave a lot of insight during the tasting of the history and process of the different liquors.

My entire experience from making a few phone calls, to speaking with Rhys and emailing back and forth with him, to actually being there, and Dan hosting the tasting event was exceptional. Everyone I spoke with were extremely friendly, attentive and helpful. Rhys's responses to my emails were so prompt and he made the reservations for me and put my mind at ease. The actual location is gorgeous, Dan was highly knowledgeable and again, this turned out to be an incredible experience that I'd highly recommend to others, not to mention that the products we tasted were exceptional and we will be looking to purchasing them from now on.