Ask anyone about Southern California and you’ll likely conjure up images of bright sunshine, well we are here to tell you that San Diego is more than just sun, sand and beach life; with a nationally prominent nightlife scene and craft cocktail bars popping up throughout the area, San Diego is one of America’s most trendsetting cities for spirits and with the craft cocktail movement showing no signs of slowing down, bartenders and Mixologists are really having their moment.
The 5th San Diego Spirits Festival (taking place Aug 24 -25) will offer up 2
days of spirited celebrations, the San Diego Spirits Festival is planned for the consumer and industry insider alike – with endless opportunities to learn about all trends in both cocktails and culinary. From under the radar artisan craft spirits to discovering the ‘next big brand’ – the San Diego Spirits Festival offers something for everyone. No wonder Fodors names us one of the Top Five Cocktails Festivals in America!!
In its fifth year, the San Diego Spirits Festival is expanding with the introduction of a spirits competition. Open to emerging craft distillers, American merchant bottlers and large distillers alike, the competition will bring renowned experts from the worlds of spirits and hospitality together to determine the best tasting spirits in a blind analysis in August.
