Drift Distillery & Smokehouse

Drift Distillery & Smokehouse, located at 115 S El Camino Real in San Clemente, California, offers a unique blend of handcrafted spirits and authentic barbecue cuisine. As Orange County's second legal distillery since Prohibition, Drift crafts a variety of spirits including vodka, wheat whiskey, gin, and rum, using wheat sourced from the founders' family farm in Kansas. The distillery's rustic ambiance, featuring reclaimed wood and barn tin siding, evokes a warm, rural Kansas feel. Visitors can enjoy tastings of house-distilled spirits alongside down-home BBQ plates like ribs, brisket, and cornbread. The tasting room is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. Drift is a must-visit for spirit enthusiasts and food lovers exploring San Clemente, blending local California charm with Midwestern heritage.