A New Distillery Makes Vodka From California Dates in a Former Mortuary in Hollywood

At Hollywood Distillery, the owners are sourcing grains from Southern California farmers and using Coachella Valley dates to sweeten their award-winning vodka.

Hollywood Distillery's founders, from left: Jeff Zarrinnam, Larry Neuberg and Ferris Wehbe. Stephanie Breijo/Los Angeles Times/TNS

By Stephanie Breijo Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES—Hollywood’s first legal distillery is now open, serving California-minded flavors—and history—in a former mortuary. At Hollywood Distillery, the owners are sourcing grains from Southern California farmers and using Coachella Valley dates to sweeten and ferment their award-winning vodka.