Golden State Distillery is the company behind Gray Whale Gin. They positioned themselves as a California craft distillery, founded in 2016 by people who wanted a gin that reflected the Golden State—its landscapes, botanicals, and ecological vibe.

What makes Golden State Distillery & Gray Whale Gin stand out is the focus on local and wild-sourced ingredients. They gather botanicals from various parts of California—coastal elements, citrus, fir, etc.—with the goal of creating a gin that tastes like a journey up the Pacific coastline. They also emphasize sustainability and doing good: using locally grown or foraged botanicals, and supporting environmental causes connected to the ocean and wildlife.

On the branding side, they weave in nature themes—Gray Whale migration, wild coastline, marine conservation—so the gin isn’t just about flavor, but about a sense of place and story. It appeals to people who care about origin, ecology, and producing quality spirits in a mindful way.