10th Street California Coast Whisky is the flagship blended expression from 10th Street Distillery, the San Jose California single malt house founded by engineers Virag Saksena and Vishal Gauri. This blend is a tribute to the distillery's adopted home, marrying two of 10th Street's award winning California made single malts, the double gold winning STR and the gold medal winning Distiller's Cut, with two pot still distilled light whiskies sourced from the old Seagram's plant in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, now MGP. Light whiskies are distilled to a higher proof to produce a delicate base, allowing the fuller flavored California single malts to lead. The result is an easy drinking, refreshing American whisky with subtle complexity, bottled at 42% ABV. It earned 94 points and Best in Class Gold from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2021, the highest ever rating for an American Blend, plus Gold at Whiskies of the World 2020 and Gold at New York World Wine and Spirits 2021.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
10th Street American Whisky Co. |
| Distillery |
10th Street Distillery, San Jose CA |
| Founders |
Virag Saksena and Vishal Gauri |
| Type |
American Blended Whisky |
| Blend |
10th Street STR Single Malt + 10th Street Distiller's Cut Single Malt + Two MGP pot still light whiskies |
| ABV |
42% |
| Proof |
84 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
USA |
| Awards |
94 points / Best in Class Gold (BTI 2021), Gold (Whiskies of the World 2020), Gold (NY World Wine & Spirits 2021) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Lightly oaked Chardonnay gold.
Nose: Pleasant and immediately approachable, with American oak, stewed stone fruits, vanilla custard, and coconut cream, layered with uniquely 10th Street notes of sea air, salinity, cocoa puffs, and the first rain on dry concrete.
Palate: Easy drinking with panna cotta, light campfire embers, dandelions, and heathered honey.
Finish: Glazed donut sweetness, lime Altoid sour, and a lingering silky mouthfeel that leaves you wanting more.
FAQ
What is a "light whisky" and how does it shape this blend? Light whisky is a TTB defined American category distilled to a higher proof than typical bourbon or rye, producing a more delicate, neutral spirit. In this blend, two MGP pot still light whiskies act as a canvas that lets 10th Street's two California single malts paint the flavor profile while keeping the overall whisky bright and easy drinking.
Where is 10th Street Distillery? 10th Street is grain to glass in San Jose, California. The distillery double distills in copper pot stills, ferments with local microflora to capture a San Francisco sourdough style terroir, and ages under California's Mediterranean climate for accelerated barrel interaction.
How should I drink California Coast? Built for versatility. Excellent neat or on a single rock as an aperitif, and shines in a Highball with soda and citrus. The lighter proof and bright profile also lend it well to elevated whiskey cocktails like a Gold Rush variant.
Where can I buy 10th Street California Coast online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
