Treasure Island Whiskey And The Stories Bottles Carry

Aussie Bourbon Lovers · Mar 19, 2026 · 10m

This episode is about a whiskey with a story that changed after we bought it.

We’re drinking Treecraft Small Batch American Whiskey, picked up directly from a small distillery on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. At the time, it stood out because it was local, unusual, beautifully packaged, and worth supporting. It wasn’t a favourite pour then, and it still feels a little young now, but the story behind it has become far more meaningful.

Since that visit, Treecraft has shut down. That means this bottle has become something rare: a whiskey from a distillery that no longer exists.

We talk…