Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend: Whiskey Business, Coffee Liqueur and a Spirited Escape | Up+Adam

Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParkingPaso Robles wine country has another side worth sipping, and it is coming out in full force for Distillery Trail Weekend. Adam welcomes Steve Glossner, owner and distiller at Pendray’s Distillery, and Ron Panno, distiller at Willow Creek Distillery, for a spirited conversation about the creativity, persistence, and collaboration driving Paso Robles craft spirits.Steve shares the unlikely story behind Pendray’s coffee liqueur, a project he nearly abandoned before returning to the recipe and turning it into the distillery’s number-one tasting room seller. He explains the challenge of capturing rich coffee flavor without overwhelming bitterness, along with the vanilla bean and cacao nibs that help bring the final spirit into balance. Ron weighs in on the craftsmanship inside the bottle, introduces Adam to the Boulevardier, and shares why the collaborative nature of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail makes the entire region stronger.They also preview Distillery Trail Weekend, happening August 7 through 9, 2026. Pendray’s will welcome visitors for a closer look at the still and serve liqueur floats featuring selections such as coffee, plum, orange, and amaro. At Willow Creek Distillery, guests can compare single malt whiskey aged in French oak and second-use American oak, spin a prize wheel with an eligible purchase, and enjoy special food offerings.No event ticket is required. Guests can pick up a trail map, plan their own route, and visit the participating boutique distilleries. Visit at least six locations, collect a stamp at each stop, and earn a free limited-edition Paso Robles Distillers shot glass. The 2026 Copper Card adds even more to the experience, including one complimentary tasting at each participating distillery, access to select tours, demonstrations, and events during Trail Weekend, plus exclusive discounts. Copper Cards do not expire, so cardholders can continue exploring the trail at their own pace.This conversation is a celebration of what Paso Robles does best: talented makers with distinct points of view choosing to work together, welcome people in, and create something larger than any single bottle.Explore and plan your visit• Paso Robles Distillery Trail• Distillery Trail Weekend details• Pendray’s Distillery website• Pendray’s Distillery on Instagram• Willow Creek Distillery website• Willow Creek Distillery on Instagram*********PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS!Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM*********Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Life ElementsCity of SLOWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.