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California’s renowned Napa Valley is known much more for world class wine versus whiskey. Some there, however, such as well regarded winemaker Dave Phinney, have chosen to go the distillery route as well. Phinney’s operation, known as Savage & Cooke, opened on the historic Mare Island back in 2018. Working alongside master distiller and Breckenridge Distillery co-founder Jordan Via, Phinney released last year three new whiskeys
