Paradise, Ca
Burnt Barn Distilling Co.
Est. 2018
Grain to Glass Production
Burnt Barn Distilling Co. starts with the finest ingredients, sourced locally for all of their distilled spirits. The entire process, “from grain to glass” happens in their state-of-the-art facility in the foothills of Paradise, California.
We are proud to say that our equipment was hand-made by the prestigious Vendome Copper & Brass Works, family-owned, world renowned company with over a century of craftsmanship and trusted by the most recognized names in the industry.
From selecting to milling the grain, through cooking, fermentation, distillation, and bottling, Head Distiller, Massimiliano “Massi” Stecca directs the entire process, with the thoughtful observation and participation of Distillery Owner, Melissa Schuster, ensuring that every bottle produced by Burnt Barn Distilling Co. will be of the highest possible quality.
Rebuilding Paradise
Our story is forever tied to the devastating Camp Fire that destroyed nearly all of our precious town of Paradise, California in November 2018.
Owner, Melissa Schuster, was one of five Town Council members who all lost their homes and businesses in the tragedy. In the immediate aftermath, Melissa was determined that her community would not become ‘Paradise Lost’, but would rebound with the passion of it’s residents. Having been in the hospitality industry, she understood the necessity of sharing their story of resilience and determination.
The family, including Melissa and her husband Cliff Jacobson, their son, Taylor Schuster, who developed a passion for and studied distillation during his 18 years in the US Air Force, and his wife, Danae, also a USAF Veteran, embarked upon a challenging, 6-1/2 year journey to build a new distillery.
Their intent was to create quality spirits of unmatched excellence from Paradise, in a welcoming space that would encourage visitors from near and far to visit Paradise.
Burnt Barn Distilling Co. is dedicated to promoting the Paradise Ridge, while providing a product that our residents can take pride in. To that end, support of local businesses and non-profits is an innate part of Burnt Barn’s legacy and business model.
Be sure to follow us to learn about opportunities to participate in the rebuilding of Paradise!
Veteran Owned
Burnt Barn Distilling Co. takes pride in being a Veteran Founded business. Established by Veterans with well-over 3 decades of combined service, Burnt Barn recognizes the sacrifice that comes with military service, and offers our heartfelt gratitude for all past and present Veterans.
Upcoming Events
Fourth Friday Food Trucks n’ Tune
On June 19th from 6pm to 8pm Burnt Barn will be on-hand to help launch Paul Kelly’s “Rolling Cigar Bar”. (After all, what goes better with cigars than good spirits??) Join us for tastes, mini-martinis, and
light bites.
Call (530) 560-3039 for more information.
This special event is presented by our very own Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, with a portion of ticket sales going to support their “Welcome to the Paradise Ridge” outreach program.
Join us June 26th at 5:30pm for one of the biggest nights in Burnt Barn history as we celebrate the release of our very first Burnt Barn Bourbon Whiskey. Be among the first to taste and purchase from our inaugural single-barrel, small-batch release while enjoying an unforgettable evening of live music from Decades and incredible food from Big B’s BBQ, Baker Street Bistro, and Green Paradise.
More than just a release party, this is a celebration of resilience, craftsmanship, and the community that helped bring Burnt Barn Bourbon to life.
Both tickets and bottles are limited, so get yours now!
Raise a glass with us and be part of Burnt Barn history!
Tickets: $25, available at ParadiseChamber.com
Bottles: $150. Due to the very limited number of bottles in this first-ever release, bottles must be purchased in advance at the Burnt Barn Tasting Room and picked up at the Release Party.
Keep the Lights On Fundraiser- June 7 @6PM
