Devils Creek Distillery

We love Devil's Creek! So much so, that when my husband and I were informed of a Southern tradition to bury a bottle of bourbon at your ceremony site to ward off bad weather, we knew the bottle had to come from Devil's Creek. Lo and behold, no bad weather!! We chose the right bottle.

Wonderful distillery. Staff were really friendly and attentive and our cocktails were phenomenal. I got the hot toddy with maple rum and my boyfriend got the smoke jumper old fashioned. Best hot toddy and old fashioned we ever had! Bonus points we were able to eat delicious smoked brisket from the truck outside. Beautiful on the inside. Would def recommend on your way in or out or anytime on your trip in mammoth!

What a fun place! 🥃 The Whiskey tasting was a fun sampling of their top spirits, BUT the Smokejumper was the main event!

Had a great private tasting and tour with John and his son who is the distiller. These guys are doing special things - their own distillate, aged right there in mammoth. Their offfering are GREAT and I can’t wait to see how things shape up as we get serious age on their offerings. Call them up and get a tasting even on off hours- stand up dudes who are doing it right. What else can you ask for?

Hark! A most noble house of spirits doth stand, and verily, 'tis a wondrous place. I beseech thee, gentle traveler, tarry not— Step within and partake in a tasting most fine. And should fortune smile, let good Master Clayton Craft thee a Single Barrel Old Fashion’d, A potion of such grace it doth stir the soul. Full many a friend have I drawn to this place, And all in chorus sing praises of their bourbon— A liquor bold, refined, and most excellent. Clayton, the distiller, hath a discerning palate And shares his art with generous heart and wit. From mash to cask, he hath schooled me well In the alchemy of spirit-making. Their newborn Scotch, too, doth please the tongue, Though not yet aged to rival elder kin. One wish alone dost vex my merry mood— Would that they served some fare to break the fast! E’en humble snacks or a modest pie. But soft! We mortals oft crave more than fate bestows. Thus, I commend this house with heart sincere. Drink deep, good friend, and let thy spirits rise!

Such a great place! Amazing owners and the best rye whiskey in my opinion. Plus they have whiskey puppers!! If you're up in this area, we highly recommend

We had a private tasting with John. He has a wealth of knowledge, and was so much fun to talk to! It was a great experience and we will absolutely be back!

10 out of 5. After trying a flight, the Rye was my favorite. It's softer than usual but so much more flavor. Bought two bottles to go home with. Getting a tour of the facility and seeing the barrels, and seeing product in process. Priceless. Support local not because it's just local, but because this distillery is amazing. Great family, great atmosphere, phenomenal service and commitment.

EMBERS - do yourself a favor and try the brisket at Embers. This has to be the best brisket I've ever had! Also tried the potato salad at Drake's recommendation and it's the best potato salad I've ever had. It has a tiny kick to it, nothing too spicy but just adds a ton of flavor. Seriously best BBQ I've ever had ever!

EMBERS - Mike & Drake (great guys) with their BBQ joint have come to kill the BBQ. I had the brisket sandwich today which was amazing & my daughter had a garlic mash bowl with brisket. We are BBQ connoisseurs & this place surpassed all expectations. Best coleslaw I've ever had (vinegar w/ no mayo). THIS is the new locals go to! THANK YOU!!

Loved this place! Found it on accident while looking for food and decided to check if out. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and super friendly, and the whiskey was great. They offer tastings as well as cocktail options. We walked out with two unique bottles. Great find, highly recommend. Just keep an eye out on their hours of operation as they appear to be limited.

Wonderful place, the owners and son are super cool. The drinks are delicious. Nothing better on a cold day that a nice hot toddy

After seeing the billboard off the highway we decided to come in after a day of skiing. The place is a bit hidden but not too difficult to find. A family run distillery with the father who gave us the tour. I think normally the tours last about 15-30 minutes but our tour guide sat and chatted with us for awhile about the history of bourbon. We got to taste rum, bourbon, rye, and a specialty bourbon. We also ended up buying some bottles because we enjoyed the tasting so much. They make small batches and they seem to put lots of effort to making good spirits! Definitely recommend!

Highly recommend! Did a private tasting and was able to try ryes and rums in addition to an awesome tour. Our group tried a couple different cocktails which were also good. Local family locally made. Such a great find and great service!

Wonderful experience. Great cocktails. Beautiful space! Owners were friendly and very knowledgeable.

The whiskey is amazing. The owners are even more amazing. They are very hospitable and kind. We go here on every Mammoth visit.

We were in Mammoth Lakes during the week so couldn't visit during the normal weekend tasting room hours. They really will arrange private visits during the off hours just as the website says they will, just email or call the Distillery and most likely they'll set you up. On the day of our tour/tasting John met us at the facility right on time. The distillery is in an industrial park but it's only a couple minutes from the main business district in Mammoth Lakes and it's easy to find. The small tasting room is nicely decorated and comfortable. John was an excellent host!! He was welcoming, friendly and informative. He was happy to answer tons of questions; clearly this business is a passion project for him and he loves to talk about it. I enjoyed sampling the rum, bourbon and rye. Truthfully, I don't drink whiskey so this was a new experience for me and it was a great introduction to those spirits. My spouse, who's more in to whiskey and cocktails than I am, enjoyed it even more. As a novice I can't really comment on the quality of the whiskey but I will say that my spouse liked it well enough to purchase a number of bottles to enjoy at home. In addition to the tasting, John showed us around the production room where he answered another ton of questions. It was super interesting to learn about how the whiskey is made. Bottom line: We had an awesome time at Devil's Creek! If you're in to bourbon and rye you should definitely go. And even if you're not but are willing to experiment, you should go. We'll be going again if/when we're in Mammoth Lakes again.

Great friendly service and great bourbon definitely check them out when you're up in Mammoth Lakes

Love to see new distilleries in the area. Knowledgable staff. Excellent tour of operation.

The Mendel family gave a us a wonderful experience in the their barrel tasting room. John, Luan, and Clayton all have a passion for what they make there. The different Ryes, Bourbons and a surprise extra blend were all "Devilishly" delicious and smooth. A must stop on any trip to the Mammoth area.

LOVE this place....will be back when in Mammoth again! We have a place in Mammoth and love local businesses! This is always a stop when we are in town! If Bourbon or Rye are in your wheelhouse, this is a must!

Super great up and coming distillery in town! Enjoyed a flight of each of their spirits with their own unique flavors and profiles (also extremely reasonable price for a tasting at $10 for 3). Love that it's a family business and everyone was super friendly. Head distiller was extremely knowledgeable and even gave us a tour of the production facility. Would highly recommend a stop in!

I live in Mammoth over the winter and only was made aware of this place recently. I prefer to drink my whisky neat. Loved the Rye. Impressed how smooth it was at 55% alcohol. I am not a rum drinker, but after tasting it, had to bring a bottle of each home. Also very fair pricing, great atmosphere, and the family owners were great hosts. I'll be visiting regularly for sure.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: A wonderful little family-owned distillery that's more passion project than business. Their billboard near Mojave on my latest trip to Mammoth caught my eye. A new distillery in Mammoth? With bourbon? The hubby and I are bourbon fans so I knew I had to check it out. Their tasting room hours are VERY limited, but I lucked out and happened to catch it on a Saturday afternoon with a friend after hitting the mountain. The owner, John, was manning the small tasting room counter (4 seats) and his son Clayton, the distiller, was hard at work in the distilling room. Clayton's adorable big black lab Bailey acted as greeter. They have three product as the moment: a bourbon, rye and a rum. The tasting is $7, which is waived if you buy a bottle. I started with the bourbon, then moved on to rye--both good--but it was the rum that really surprised me. I don't normally drink rum and kind of dismiss it, but this had a really delicious and distinctive flavor that made me sit up and take notice. John was a wonderful guide, explaining everything about their history, products, and how the distilling process worked in general (which I had no idea about). My friend and I whiled away an enjoyable hour or so tasting, learning a lot, and getting a tour (we happened to be the only ones there at the time). I ended up buying all three bottle so the hubby and I could enjoy at home. This is a truly artisanal operation that I highly recommend.

We were up in Mammoth for ski week (Feb 18-23) with 2 other families. We were looking through the local mammoth newspaper and read about Devils Creek! The distillery wasn't open on Thursdays for tastings, but I emailed John, the owner, and asked if he'd be able to open & do a tasting for the 5 of us while our boys were boarding on the mountain! John replied immediately and said he'd be happy to open for us, just give him a time to be there. Awesome!!! When we arrived, John took us into his distilling room (not sure if that's the correct name) and told us all about his distillery. He was so patient with us answering ALL of our questions. After seeing where the liquid gold is made, we went and sat down for the greatly anticipated tasting. We were not disappointed! We started with the Rum, then the Bourbon & then, the fabulous Rye! We spent a couple hours tasting and chatting with John. What a highlight of our trip! We will definitely return when we go back up the mountain! Thank you John!

Absolutely amazing bourbon and rye (and rum!) but also an incredibly informative and fascinating chat with the owners in the tasting room. Completely worth the trip and time.

A must visit after skiing. Limited hours so check before you go. In an industrial park, but don't let that discourage you. The tasting was delicious and affordable. No purchase pressure at all. This is a family run business. Great people, and very knowledgeable. They are creating an outstanding product! Did I mention we bought 4 bottles?

Great local distillery. The owners spent time with us answering all sorts of questions and explaining so much about to their spirits. Can't wait to come back and see what new creations they've come up with! Will definitely be a staple when visiting mammoth.

A great adventure into some fantastic spirits. The knowledge imparted to us from distiller Clayton and owner John made for a wonderful experience. This is a must do if you are visiting. Don't miss it.

The tasting room was cozy and we felt very welcomed. The owner of the distillery gave us a tasting and a tour. He explained how they make the whiskey so well. Will come back for sure just to buy more whiskey.

Absolutely in love with this whisky. Their Rye and bourbon is great. Well worth the price!

Cool new distillery!! Love the bourbon. Mixed with some lemonade and it Will be amazing. They offer tours and everything!

Loved our time with John and the folks at DC distillery- best wishes! - Andy & Jodi