R6 DISTILLERY is a Veteran & Family Owned Distillery

We are committed to improving the lives of veterans.

We’ve partnered with Soldiers Best Friend, a nonprofit organization that touches two lives at once by pairing veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI with service dogs that can help them more easily readjust to civilian life.

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About Soldier's Best Friend

Mission

Soldier’s Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. The veteran and dog train together to build a trusting relationship that touches two lives at once and inspires countless others.
Goal

We are devoted to helping our veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A second part of our goal is to make a positive impact on the pet overpopulation problem. We are dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with veterans at no cost to the veteran.
Partnership

R6 DISTILLERY and Soldier’s Best Friend chose to partner because of shared values for vets and our four-legged best friends. The R6–SBF partnership aligns with our core mission to create memorable and positive experiences for others. It also spans beyond financial contributions to assist SBF’s mission. We are truly excited and honored to share the success stories with our customers.

Veteran Spotlight

Bruce & Ziggy

Meet Bruce & Ziggy

In the 1960’s Bruce was a fun person with lots of friends, spending the winters snow skiing and tobogganing when he wasn’t digging out his neighbors’ and parent’s driveway in Massachusetts.

That fun-loving guy Bruce used to be all came to an end in 1967 when Bruce entered the Army and went to Vietnam. Bruce had to change his demeanor and become hardcore to survive. Bruce was told “if you can make it through the first four months you had a good chance to make it through your twelve-month tour.”

Returning home was different, but Bruce didn’t understand why. Bruce struggled to sleep well; it was too quiet. He was worried about his brothers still in Vietnam. One night Bruce struggled and put his fist through his door. Still to this day Bruce has had challenges sleeping. Bruce and his wife would sleep with a pillow between them just in case Bruce would go back in time and start fighting again in his dreams.

It took Bruce over 50 years before he would seek help. Bruce's counselor in his PTSD group suggested that he investigate a service dog. Shortly after Bruce got in touch with Soldier's Best Friend. Bruce and Ziggy began the program and Bruce couldn't of asked for better experience and trainer. Bruce was paired with our Prescott trainer, Jamie. Bruce was so thankful as he realized Jamie was all in. Jamie focused on helping Bruce and Ziggy every step of the way.

It was over thirty-two years since Bruce owned a dog. Jamie taught Bruce so many valuable lessons on dog training and dog nutrition. Bruce can’t thank SBF enough for all the help and support. Without the support of Soldier's Best Friend and Jamie, Bruce's journey would never have been as bright.

Rob Rubens

Founder & Head Distiller

Rob fell in love with the art of distilling after his first (unplanned) trip to New Orleans Rum Distillery. After spending the better part of a decade in corporate America and realizing that was not his path, Rob visited distilleries and breweries and decided it was time to make waves. Coupling his experience with his desire to bring quality spirits to Los Angeles, Rob opened this speakeasy inspired distillery for everyone to enjoy. In his spare time, Rob likes to hike, sky dive, tour live music, attempt the piano, and try to save his sanity by traveling the world.

Jax

Head of Security

With a similar passion for quality drinks, but mainly protecting the sanity of those bringing you the R6 spirits, Jax is our Top Dog. You can find him doing QC walks around the distillery, keeping an eye on the tasting room, or catching some zzz’s in the office.

Jax has a busy schedule, but when he manages to catch a break, he enjoys the dog park, sniffing other dogs…well, you know…and harassing cats.

Mission

To be of service.

The mission of R6 DISTILLERY is to provide a memorable experience through service, education, and quality spirits. We strive to take our clients’ dreams and make them tangible by bringing family and friends together with the most creative, innovative, and profitable spirits and experiences in the world.

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