We build bold flavors that start with the highest quality ingredients. Our spirits are distilled in hand pounded copper Alembic stills. A little bit of ocean air, a touch of precision and some time result in extraordinary handcrafted spirits.
We hope you enjoy.

Who we are

Located in Santa Cruz, California and founded by Sean Venus, Venus Spirits is currently producing Wayward Whiskey, Venus Gin, Aquavit and Vodka, El Ladrón rum and agave spirits, and canned cocktails. For Sean, opening a craft distillery on the West Coast is a blending of entrepreneurial spirit and a love of whiskey, in the hopes of establishing Santa Cruz as a destination for the highest quality handcrafted spirits.  

Venus spirits

Gin – vodka – Aquavit

El Ladrón

agave spirits - rum

Wayward Whiskey

bourbon – rye – single malt

Venus Pie Trap

Located across from the beach in Aptos, Venus Pie Trap is a new venture from Venus Spirits. Proudly partnered with local bakers Companion Bakeshop and Laundromat Bagels, along with local coffee roasters, 11th hour coffee. Pies are baked in house, and Sean Venus, who is originally from Connecticut, has based the pizza program on New Haven style pizza. The menu includes Venus’ interpretation of iconic New Haven pies like the tomato pie and the clam & garlic pie. Come visit us!