We’ve been a distilling family for centuries.
It’s in our blood and continues to this day.
Below you’ll find all the amazing spirits we’ve crafted and launched since opening as an original distillery in California in 1983.
1983
The Karakasevic family establishes Domaine Karakash, a family owned distillery and winery. It’s No. 177 craft distillery in the US and a pioneer of the California craft distillery movement. The inaugural collection under the family name includes an Alambic Methode Charentais Brandy, a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon Blanc.
2009
The release of Charbay Tequila Blanco. Distilled in Arandas, Mexico by Miles & Marko. We believe we’re the first American distillers to distill their own tequila and possibly still the only. Charbay Pilsner Whiskey Release II, aged 6 years in new American White oak + 3 years in stainless is released to the market. In December Marko earns the title of Master Distiller with the release of his Doubled & Twisted Light Whiskey.
2016
Charbay Double Aged Rum, distilled in 2005, then aged for 5 years in stainless steel + 3 years in used French oak, is released. Pilsner Whiskey V, aged for 14 ½ years in new American white oak is released, completely selling out to a wait list. Talks of Charbay Bourbon have begun! Ivan Fletcher Karakasevic, generation 14, second son to Marko and Jenni, is born.
2018
Charbay celebrates 35 years of distilling in CA and 20 years of handcrafting vodka. Perfect timing to win the Food & Wine Best Pairing and 2 x Best Spirit Awards. Doubled & Twisted Lot 2 is released. Charbay assists Stand For Kindness with a Christmas program for 400 children who lost their homes in the devastating Camp Fire in Northern CA.
1983
The Karakasevic family establishes Domaine Karakash, a family owned distillery and winery. It’s No. 177 craft distillery in the US and a pioneer of the California craft distillery movement. The inaugural collection under the family name includes an Alambic Methode Charentais Brandy, a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon Blanc.
2009
The release of Charbay Tequila Blanco. Distilled in Arandas, Mexico by Miles & Marko. We believe we’re the first American distillers to distill their own tequila and possibly still the only. Charbay Pilsner Whiskey Release II, aged 6 years in new American White oak + 3 years in stainless is released to the market. In December Marko earns the title of Master Distiller with the release of his Doubled & Twisted Light Whiskey.
2016
Charbay Double Aged Rum, distilled in 2005, then aged for 5 years in stainless steel + 3 years in used French oak, is released. Pilsner Whiskey V, aged for 14 ½ years in new American white oak is released, completely selling out to a wait list. Talks of Charbay Bourbon have begun! Ivan Fletcher Karakasevic, generation 14, second son to Marko and Jenni, is born.
2018
Charbay celebrates 35 years of distilling in CA and 20 years of handcrafting vodka. Perfect timing to win the Food & Wine Best Pairing and 2 x Best Spirit Awards. Doubled & Twisted Lot 2 is released. Charbay assists Stand For Kindness with a Christmas program for 400 children who lost their homes in the devastating Camp Fire in Northern CA.