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 5pm to 7:30pm 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.
Summer evenings are better on the patio.
Join us for our second Fourth Friday Food Trucks n’ Tunes of the season on Friday, July 24th starting at 5:30pm!
Grab a handcrafted cocktail, settle in with dinner from Big B’s BBQ, Green Paradise Café and Baker Street Bistro, and enjoy live music from Lo and Behold as the sun sets over Paradise.
A huge thank you to Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce for helping make these community nights possible.
Bring your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and come spend a relaxing summer evening with us at Burnt Barn. Great music, delicious food, local spirits, and even better company. We can’t wait to see you there!
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