CALIFORNIA / RELEASED
117° West Spirits
Vista-based craft distillery producing its Azulado agave collection in-house with 100% California ingredients. Current releases include Blanco, Reposado and Añejo expressions.
WHY IT QUALIFIES
A California-first sourcing promise.
117° West states that its spirits are made from 100% California ingredients and that its agave collection is distilled in-house at the Vista distillery. The producer specifically describes its Azulado agave lineup as California-crafted and rooted in local agricultural sourcing.
Why it matters to the category
The producer broadens the California agave map into San Diego County and shows that locally sourced agave spirits are moving beyond one-off experimental releases into multi-expression lineups that include Blanco, Reposado and Añejo styles.
Transparency note
This is an independent editorial profile based on current official producer materials. “Verified U.S.-grown” here reflects the producer’s explicit 100% California ingredient claim; American Agave Spirits does not independently audit farm records or production logs. Last editorial review: August 28, 2026.