J.J. Pfister Distilling Company

Here at J.J. Pfister Distilling Company, we have a tradition of excellence. Located in Sacramento, CA, J.J. Pfister Distilling Co. is a craft distillery focusing on producing organic, premium spirits with sustainably farmed organic ingredients. Their line up of spirits currently include: Capitol Gin, Drakas, Apple Brandy, Navy Strength Rum, Rye Vodka, Rye Whiskey, High Rye Bourbon, and American Single Malt. Be sure to visit the Restaurant and Tasting Room OPEN THURS 11AM-9PM, FRI and SAT 11AM-11PM, and SUN, 11AM-5PM.  Live music on Fridays from 7:30PM-10:30PM. 

A family of Aggies, Kevin and Gail Keck started J.J. Pfister Distlling in 2016. Kevin, is a two time graduate of UC Davis, holding both a BS and MD, while Gail holds a BA, also from UC Davis.

A true Aggie owned and operated business, their son Brian Keck '16, who holds a Masters in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, works as the Master Distiller. Two other Aggies round out J.J Pfisters' team of Distillers: Chris Johnson and Mike Moore. Chris received his MA in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis and has worked as an enologist for two premier Napa Valley wineries. Mike has his MA from UC Davis in Mathematics Education, and brings his precision and rigor to distilling!

Member Benefit:  

Every Thursday is Aggie Night at J.J. Pfister! Members receive a 20% discount in person and online. In person discount includes food, spirits and merchandise purchases. Online discount is valid on spirits and merchandise purchases. Must present your digital or physical membership card for in person purchases. Promo codes for online purchases was sent via email in our latest Member Benefit email.

Access link and code were sent via email, if you did not receive it please email us at alumni@ucdavis.edu. 

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Note: All spirits and brandies are only available to ship to Arizona and California. In person pick up can be arranged by contacting J.J. Pfister directly. J.J. Pfister Premium Craft Spirits are available at select retailers, including Raley’s, BevMo, Nugget Markets, and Total Wine as well as restaurants, bars and liquor stores in California https://www.jjpfister.com/where-to-buy/.