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The owners of Lola's and The Social List will produce what they are calling California Gin. Other spirits to be distilled include: vodka, a classic English gin, Caribbean rum, bourbon and a single malt whiskey.
The name, Portuguese Bend, is a reference to the Palos Verdes Peninsula that acted as a drop-off point for alcohol during Prohibition. There will also be a restaurant, the Willmore Yards Eatery, which will pair food with craft cocktails.
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The inside of Portuguese Bend will be dark, giving off a speakeasy vibe. A 22-foot high wall lined with bottles and wooden light fixtures pay homage to SoCal's booze transportation during Prohibition.
Guests will be able to watch the distilling process. A 600-gallon still is being made in Atlanta. Portuguese Bend is expected to open in early 2019.