Recap – 619 Spirits North Park
Wed Nov 6 2019

619 Spirits North Park

3015 Lincoln Ave
San Diego CA 92104
(619) 269-2757
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About 619 Spirits North Park

619 Spirits North Park is San Diego’s first urban craft distillery and tasting room with a full restaurant and bar, located in the heart of the city’s North Park neighborhood. Brought to you by the makers of Six One Nine Vodka, known for our premium handcrafted vodka and signature all-natural vodka infusions.

The distillery portion of the space, open to the public for tours, houses a custom-made two-column 1,000L still. The adjacent tasting room is anchored by a large bar featuring spirits and cocktails by both 619 and other local distilleries. The kitchen features a dynamic menu of seasonal offerings that complement the tasting room’s craft cocktail offerings.

Located in the vibrant North Park area – known for its Craftsman bungalows, art galleries, critically acclaimed restaurants and a myriad of nightlife options – 619 Spirits North Park occupies 4,200 square feet of a reclaimed industrial space at the corner of 30th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Founder Nick Apostolopoulos conceptualized the 619 Distillery & Tasting Room as a central gathering place for the community: cocktail classes, summer BBQs and art events are all on the horizon. Local artist Jason Feather produced several custom works for the space, including a large graffiti installation on the dog-friendly outdoor patio.

ABOUT 619 VODKA

Named for the city’s primary area code, Six One Nine Vodka launched in 2012 and is widely available in bars and restaurants as well as retail outlets throughout the San Diego area.

Founder Nick Apostolopoulos, a former software architect and long-time spirits aficionado, recognized that San Diego needed its own super-premium handcrafted vodka. At the time, local and state laws made it nearly impossible to establish a distillery within the city limits. By 2015, regulations loosened, and Six One Nine Vodka began entirely producing its award-winning vodka in the city of San Diego. Six One Nine Vodka is distilled entirely from cane sugar (most vodkas use wheat or corn) resulting in a uniquely clean and smooth texture and natural absence of gluten.

QUIZ RECAP

Wed Nov 6 2019
| by Quizmaster Reed Maltbie
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Showdown at 619

He sidled in well before the maddening crowd arrived, oozing confidence. Finding a spot near the Quizmaster, he pulled out a notebook and pen and carefully placed them on the table. He was methodical, intentional, and here for one thing: take down the defending champs.

His team name is SOLO Anarchy. He played alone tonight. He is a veteran player who plays several nights a week and he takes his game seriously.

He'd heard there was a new Sherrif of 619 and he came to challenge their authority.

The Team Bus must have been late

A handful of Penne always showed up in force. They each brought a different skill to the game. Tonight was different. The game started with only two of the usual 8, leaving the door open for SOLO and Powdered Donuts challenge early.

Through three rounds, only 2 points separated the top three teams, and Handful was still missing a player or two. It looked like the newcomers had ambushed the defending champs at the 619.

Better Late then never

The rest of Handful rolled in at the end of round three. They came to play. Donuts and Anarchy never stood a chance. Like reinforcements, they pinned the newcomers down in rounds 4,5,6 and widened the gap to 7 and 10 points over Anarchy and Donuts.

Heading into the final round, Handful had recovered from the early ambush and were on their way to another win. They knew their U2 albums, and the challengers went down shooting blanks.

When the dust settled the final score was Handful 48, Anarchy 38, and Donuts 31 (risking a double or nothing and coming up short).

Solid Joke Round Too

We had a solid joke round this week, too. As always, the music was on point from DJ Coop, the jokes were hysterical, and the "throwaway answers" were absolutely hilarious. Like we always say at 619, "if you don't know the answer, at least make us laugh".

I have a feeling this is not the last showdown. I have a feeling there will be other ambushes as we near the Tournament of Champions. Will you dare enter the 619 and take your shot?

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 22947 Handful of Penne 48 3 1.000
2 23316 SOLO Anarchy 38 2 0.667
3 Powdered Donuts 31 1 0.333
4 Cheating 30 0 0.000