The San Francisco-based Anchor Distilling Company is the spirits division of Anchor Brewers & Distillers. In addition to 10 different whiskey brands, Anchor Distilling Company distills a range of spirits—including absinthe, gin, rum, and vodka–at their location on Potrero Hill.

The brewery that would become Anchor was founded in 1871 by Gottlieb Brekle, with the Anchor name appearing in 1896 following the sale of the brewery. According to their website, Anchor saw a…