The Rake at Admiral Maltings

Congratulations to Evolve Distilling of Claremont, California on earning a Gold Medal at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge for their Cali-Baja American Single Malt Whiskey!

A bold expression of creativity and craftsmanship, Cali-Baja is bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV), distilled with Admiral Maltings Midway Munich-style malt, and matured for one year in ex-Añejo tequila barrels. The result is a distinctive American Single Malt that bridges California brewing tradition with the vibrant character of tequila barrel aging.

Evolve Distilling has built a reputation for producing small-batch spirits with imaginative flavor profiles and a fearless approach to whiskey making. We're honored to see our floor-malted California grain helping bring award-winning spirits like Cali-Baja to life.

Congratulations to the entire Evolve team on this well-deserved international recognition. Cheers to pushing boundaries, celebrating flavor, and proving once again that great spirits begin with great ingredients.

Hey sweet hearts... PLEASURE READING IS BACK! On Sunday, May 17th from 2–5pm, we’re welcoming Pleasure Reading to The Rake at Admiral Maltings for a pop-up romance bookstore event.⁠
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Pleasure Reading is an Alameda-based pop-up romance shop bringing curated love stories to readers across the East Bay. Stop by, browse their recommendations, find your next favorite read, and settle in with a pint or a pour of California-made whiskey while you’re here.⁠
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Grain to glass. Page to heart.⁠
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See you between the stacks and the bar. ⁠
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Tag your favorite reading partner and make a Sunday of it!⁠
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Homebrewers.... need malt? By the pound or by the 55lb sack, we've got you covered!