OAKHURST, Calif. (KFSN) — Mike Benbrook is enjoying his newest venture as a craft distiller. “It’s just boom boom boom. The stars aligned and somebody wanted us to make whiskey so here we are.” Making whiskey, brandy, and more is now his job at the town’s first distillery– Oakhurst Spirits. “It’s the oak, it’s the…
Next spring, a new Oakhurst business will open its doors and invite guests to enter a world of artistry, both on the canvas and in a sip of its craft-style distilled liquors. Named Oakhurst Spirits, owners Ally and Michael Benbrook of San Diego said it will serve as a distillery, tasting room, and art gallery,…
For this adventurous East County couple, blowing San Diego makes perfect sense. Mike, 58, grew up here, went to Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley. The Matador had a career in the Navy and shipbuilding. Sixteen years ago, he met and married Ally. The couple bought a house near Gillespie Field, not far from…
Today’s the day, after 6 months of planning, we closed escrow on our building in Oakhurst, and we can officially begin our new adventure in life! So excited about the future “Oakhurst Spirits” a craft distillery, tasting room, and art gallery located in an amazing small town close to Yosemite.