We did a tour of the distillery. Nat was the perfect tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and kind and really cared about us and the distillery! She is just simply amazing at her job. We were her last tour of the day and she didnt rush or skip through anything. Very professional, we were just very impressed with it all.

Henrik B.

This review is based on a private event where I didn't pay myself. But I will go back and spend my own money, because I liked it. But I want to be upfront. The distillery and its tour is a lot of fun. Getting to see a new distillery making vodkas, gins, whiskeys, and liqueurs is a treat. We had a chance to taste all 9 products that they make, and then a very knowledgeable tour of the premises with all the different equipment. The tour ended in the barrel room with lots of oak barrels aging the brown spirits to perfection. As a final move we got to look into and smell a hung hole. Best one I've ever smelled. We then went next door to Penny Farthing for some food and drinks.

John M.

I learned so much on tour! Not the least was that they (Chuckanut) make Vodka with potatoes! Once upon a time, everyone made Vodka with Potatoes. However, that proved way too expensive. However, Chuckanut has restarted the old way of doing this classic spirit. After tasting it, I can test this is a GREAT idea! So definitely take the tour. Then enjoy the free samples!

Erica R.

The tour of the distillery was fantastic! I brought one of my groups here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The drinks and food is phenomenal. I highly recommend grabbing a tour and a bite to eat! The building has amazing history and is well done for ambiance and comfort.

Jason L.

Definitely a spot to go while you are in B-Ham downtown area. If you like to drink and etc. This is one of the spot to visit. I usually get one of their flight with their recommendation of the liquor. Make sure to buy one of their bottle to take home as to support local business!

Samantha C.

Nat was AMAZING, definitely top tier service and tour, got to do a tasting afterwards and the ambiance and drinks were top notch, nat definitely knew what they were talking about and was more than happy to help us learn about the spirits and liquors available. We were flying out the next day to Texas so we were happy that they informed us how to get some of their spirits home with us on the plane. overall such an amazing experience i would recommend to anyone even slightly curious about coming here.

Tara H.

Came across this distillery from walking around downtown Bellingham and thought we would stop in to try them out. I tried a whiskey flight where I was able to try 4 different tastings. I enjoyed their Krampus whiskey that was a little spicy and the coffee liquor. My fiancé got a cocktail drink that he enjoyed. We were able to sit in the outdoor patio with our dog. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back.

Claudia G.

Last night had the privilege to attend a special event at the distillery. Great customer service staff was knowledgeable Wonderful food. The remodel to the building is outstanding inside and out atmosphere very welcoming. On the tour saw an owl who caught my eye, asked the tour guide The purpose of a owl turns out there's a story behind it.

Adam K.

This place was so cool! Came in to taste their whiskeys and they didn't disappoint. It's cool that all of their ingredients are sourced locally, and the service here from the bartender was great as well. Great atmosphere in the restaurant as well. Left with a bottle of Old Busker coffee liqueur.

Nancy E.

I was lucky enough to get to attend the Yelp event here. The whole experience, from terrific tour and spirits tasting to "am I really in Bellingham?" food and drinks at Penny Farthing, was far and away the most special since I've been here. First, go to simply admire what has been done with this long-neglected space. They elegantly and extravagantly integrated old and new, functional with beautiful to create a wonderful distillery and gorgeous dining and cocktail space that each highlights the other. This space would be right at home in Park City, Aspen, Seattle.... The spirits are delicious. I will happily add their gin, Dock Line and bourbon into my home spirit rotation. I will also enjoy using the Krampus and Old Busker liqueurs in some creative ways. Now the food and cocktails. I want to come up with some reason to hold an event here so I can let others experience the flavors and presentations offered. You can tell the chef used to do over the top events in Vegas, baby ! Perfect shareables for any group. My new obsession is the tarragon mustard served with the charcuterie, and addicting herbed Parmesan bread twists. I cannot wait to return for the dishes I did not try. The cocktails are great, and go very well with the food. I loved my Whiskey Sour! Each member of the team, from tour to bartenders to servers, know their stuff and take real pride in attending to you. Congratulations to all and thank you for bringing all this joy to our town!

C Hayley H.

You have to check out the tour and tasting while you're in Bellingham! The entrance is in an alley in downtown Bellingham with signage so you can find it easily. Inside, one of the co-owner's mom was working and was super friendly as she greeted us. We waited for everyone to show up before the tour started. One of the rules is that you can't take photographs of the distillery beyond the tasting room, so you'll have to see for yourself! The tour space is very small, but it's super informative as you learn how everything is made. Once the tour is over, you'll get to taste their potato vodka, gin, potato gin, bourbon, coffee liqueur, herbal liqueur, and maple syrup! The pours are super small; don't go here if you're trying to get drunk. They pour just enough for you to get a tasting of it. The drinks are priced to include tax. We got a bottle of their seasonal Krampus herbal liqueur for $35. I contemplated getting the gin for $40, but decided to get it next time I'm in town. Overall, excellent experience!

Hubby's bday gift from daughter and SIL was a distillery tour at Chuckanut Bay Distillery. This tour far exceeded any expectations I may have had. Nat was such a bright light throughout. From start to finish, we learned the process from grain to bottle. And the delicious tastings along the way let us enjoy the flavors of a few different products. The history shared from Mike riding the bike to crush Yukon potatoes to the current location and all the building history and preservations of it. Not to mention the still to come event space and rooftop space. We shopped their goods following the tour and am excited for our additions to our kitchen and to add to great entertaining experiences. We finished our evening with dinner in the adjoining restaurant, Penny Farthing. Many enjoyable options for our meals. Thank you to Nat for delivering an A+ experience. Your vast knowledge and the pride you express were felt and appreciated. This is a highly recommended, must do tour in Bellingham. The companies values of keeping it local lead to a really wonderful array of spirits. Cheers!

Jennifer J.

My first visit to Chuckanut was on their opening weekend. At the time they were serving just one spirit: their wonderful potato vodka, which had just won a major award! We'd just intended to sample and leave, but we were so impressed with the young owner and his mom (who runs the tasting room) that we bought a bottle to take home. Fast forward to yesterday...I saw something about Chuckanut having a free bloody mary tasting, so of course I planned my entire day around going! Imagine my surprise when I walked in and found out they now have SEVERAL spirits to choose from. They still have their original potato vodka, but now they also have a wheat vodka, a gin, a bourbon, and some more unique varieties like a spirit made from hops (it was really unique), an herbal liqueur that tastes like Christmas cookies, and my favorite: their coffee liqueur. Oh and the bloody mary was yummy, too - "mom" (who is just delightful, by the way!) even put a little stick of celery in it! It's always nice to see a small local business growing and thriving. The place was busy with a steady flow of customers. Oh and their dog-friendly, too (as long as your dog is friendly). I can't wait to find out what these guys are going to create next!