Young & Yonder Spirits sits in a converted warehouse space in Healdsburg, founded by husband-and-wife team Zach and Morgan Robinson in 2019. The couple left tech careers in San Francisco to pursue their shared passion for craft distilling, spending two years perfecting recipes in their garage before launching their operation. The 4,000-square-foot facility houses a custom copper still from Vendome Copper & Brass Works and focuses exclusively on small-batch whiskey production. They’re producing bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskey with a commitment to local sourcing and traditional techniques. The space doubles as both production facility and tasting room, with exposed brick walls and industrial fixtures creating an intimate atmosphere where visitors can watch the distillation process while sampling spirits. Zach handles the master distiller duties while Morgan manages operations and visitor experiences, and you’ll often find one or both of them pouring tastings and sharing stories about their journey from Silicon Valley to Sonoma County. Their approach centers on patience and precision – they’re aging everything a minimum of two years despite the pressure to release young whiskey quickly.
