About
Venus Spirits is a craft distillery located in Santa Cruz, California, founded by Sean Venus, producing organic small-batch spirits including Wayward Whiskey (bourbon, rye, single malt), Venus Gin, Aquavit, Vodka, and El Ladrón rum and agave spirits. They distill in hand-pounded copper Alembic stills using the highest quality ingredients, incorporating ocean air for bold, extraordinary flavors. The distillery features a tasting room, restaurants, and a new venture Venus Pie Trap offering pies and New Haven-style pizza.
organic small batch spirits distilled in hand-pounded copper Alembic stills
bold flavors with ocean air influence
Wayward Whiskey, Venus Gin, Aquavit, El Ladrón agave and rum
What They Make
Wayward Whiskey
bourbon, rye, single malt
Venus Gin
gin
Venus Aquavit
aquavit
Venus Vodka
vodka
El Ladrón Agave Spirits
agave spirits
El Ladrón Rum
rum
Awards
Silver Medal, American Distilling Institute 2018 for Wayward Whiskey
2018
Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 for Venus Gin
2016
Latest News
New venture: Venus Pie Trap across from the beach in Aptos, offering in-house pies and New Haven-style pizza partnered with local bakers and coffee.