If you enjoy whiskey or even if you're just whiskey-curious, Copperworks is an experience, not just…read morea tasting room. We stopped in for a visit and Paul took care of us, and I've got to say, he made the whole thing feel like we were getting a private tour from someone who lives and breathes the craft. He was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and answered every question we tossed his way without ever making it feel like a lecture. We ordered a couple of flights, and the best part was being able to mix and blend different whiskey styles ourselves. It wasn't just "sip and move on", we actually got to play with flavor, compare notes, and build our own combinations. That alone made the visit memorable, but the whiskey itself sealed the deal. Rich and full of character, every pour had something interesting to say. What we appreciated most was that we never felt rushed. We were given time to explore, talk through the flavors, enjoy the moment, and just be there. It's rare to find a place where the experience feels personal and unrushed, and Copperworks nailed it. If you're in Seattle and want something unique, educational, and delicious, visit here. Sit down, take your time, and let the whiskey do the talking.

Cute, cozy place to stop for some whiskey or gin flights. They had a handful of cocktails as well,…read moreI had the vodka mule and it was delicious... I just wished it came in the classic copper mug, but it was just as tasty either way. Not many options for those who don't drink hard liquor, so be aware of that and come ready to try some locally distilled drinks.

This is now one of my neighborhood favs and I would add it to the Seattle tourist trail. It really…read moreis that fun, that distinctive, and that good. I sat in the bar area, which is mellow, elegant, and cozy. I had the classic whiskey flight and each pour was delicious. The $10 price tag was also much appreciated, in this expensive city. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable and kind, answering all my questions. I learned a lot and never felt talked down to. My visit ended with a tour of the distillery, which is beautiful and interesting. Add this one to your list!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while after trying their NA gin, which was delicious…read more Decided to pop in while I was walking the dog and she immediately got water from the dog bowl outside and a snack from the staff. Super friendly and helpful people work there. They were eager to connect with patrons and their customer service was on point. The clear liquids flight was refreshing and tasty and local. I would've bought a couple of bottles if I wasn't with a dog that loves to run. I will be back soon with a date, to get a cocktail or two and some bottles for home.

Founded in 2010, Westland Distillery (located in SODO [SOuth of DOwntown], a neighborhood in…read moreSeattle's industrial district) is a leader in the American single malt whiskey scene. Its Garryana Edition 8 was ranked #3 in Whiskey Advocate's list of 'Most Exciting Whiskey's of 2023'. My wife and I had a chance to visit SODO on a gorgeous October day, and even though we couldn't take their sold-out distillery tour ($25 per adult), still had a wonderful time sampling their wares and enjoying the educational interaction with their whiskey enthusiasts/employees. Westland got acquired by Remy-Cointreau [French company; 3rd largest cognac distiller in the world; created as union between Remy-Martin (founded in 1724) and Cointreau (1849)]. It's MO is to use ingredients from the Pacific Northwest (barley, water, peat), and with its similar cool maritime climate, produce Scotch-like whiskeys (only whiskey from Scotland can be called Scotch, though Scotch doesn't have to be ONLY malted barley). American single malt is now an official US legal classification (since Jan 19, 2025). 'Single' refers to one distillery producing the bottle, and 'Malt' meaning it only uses malted barley as its grain. (The most popular American whiskey is bourbon, mostly made of corn and aged similarly). BG and Trista were our whiskey guides, both knowledgeable and friendly. The lounge had a variety of seating, designed for easy conversation and sipping. A whiskey flight ($13.60, $10 off with purchase) consists of 4 choices (out of 8 offered), so we shared two flights to get the full effect. Getting nibbling snacks [La Panzanella crackers ($5) with Beecher's cheese curds ($12)] that went well with the whiskeys, was a smart choice. Flagship (92 proof) Beer Cast (92) Wine Cast (92) Coleve 4 (100) Garryana 9 (100) Garryana 7 (100) 7862 (106.6) Solum 3 (100) To my pleasant surprise, my wife got really into it, sipping/tasting right along with me. We were able to get 4 (tasting) sips per UK dram. My favorite was the 7862, and my wife's was the Wine Cast (which was Trista's favorite as well). The Flagship is the most popular, and readily available at retail stores. The Solum (8 - 12 ppm) is their peated whiskey, and I couldn't discern the peat (as opposed to something like Laphroaig 10 which has 5 - 10 ppm). As it usually occurs (and supposed to happen), the really enjoyable experience got me to buy (and pay retail price) some of their product to take home. BG did mention that some of their product was sold in California (similar price but far lower tax), and did find their flagship product in liquor stores in Long Beach (also sold in Amazon Fresh stores). I ended up getting a 700ml of their available single cast program (No 7862), aged 9 years for $99, and a 375ml Flagship ($39.99) for my son-in-law. We had come right when the lounge opened, so there still wasn't anybody else there when we left about an hour later. I know that American distilleries are having a tougher time in this political climate while our friendly neighbors up North are shunning American spirits. Nice to support, especially when the product and service are this good. Notes: -- Taxes for retail sold spirits are very high in WA state. 20.5% sales tax and $3.77 per liter tax. -- Phenol parts per million (PPM) are used to measure 'peatiness' in whiskey. Peat (partially decayed plant matter) is used as fuel to roast the malted barley. -- Love the fact that Seattle's climate matches Scotland. When we took a tour of the Nikka distillery in Japan, we learned similar things. It's definitely about it's sense of place (water, type of wood barrel, maturation process). And it was cool that the founders (Nikka, Westland) lived in Scotland to get educated in the process.

I was here for work but a few of us went to check it out and it was a solid place. We each did the…read morewhiskey flight (neat) and got to pick up to 5 pours from their selection. I'm not generally a whiskey drinker but the tasting was a fun experience!

Had a great private distillery tour here with the owner! He shared so much about the alchemy and…read morebusiness of making gin and whiskey (bourbon) and we tasted a few samples of each as well. The equipment is complex and high end, having evolved over time as Oola made its name and earned its upgrades. Very open and clean with efficient flow and a nice tasting room. We left with a new bottle of delicious gin complete with layers of botanical flavors. Definitely try Three Shores as well, and take home a bottle - make sure you get the story of it too!

My husband and I booked a distillery tour and the owners, KT and Kirby gave us a really detailed…read moretour and explanation of the distilling process -- I've been to a few distillery tours before, but Kirby's explanation was the first one that really 'clicked' for me and helped me to understand the whole process. I loved their unbridled enthusiasm for their art and getting the chance to ask questions. Then, we got to taste some spirits -- which were phenomenal! We ended the day by making a trip to their restaurant on Capitol Hill, also called OOLA. Highly recommend doing both in a day -- it felt like it allowed us to appreciate everything that went i to what they do so much more. We live about an hour away but will definitely drive back for the restaurant and they're out of this world burger and cocktails!

Great distillery if you want to try something different. Has a good selection of cellos including…read morelemon, grapefruit & blood orange and a range of Amaro apéritifs that will please a range of tastes. Flights were fun and cocktails were really flavorful as well. Highly recommend as something to drink in SoDo!

You f you're a fan of limoncello this is a must stop in Seattle! It's hidden off an alley by the…read morebaseball stadium. Stop by and grab a bottle of this locally made treat. They might even show you how it's made if they aren't busy.

I think about the Salmon Grilled Cheese far too often!! It's a pairing I wouldn't have initially…read moreconsidered, but it's incredible, especially with the tomato jam. We originally stopped in just for drinks, so the high quality food and snacks was a wonderful surprise. The drinks didn't disappoint. I loved the fruity cocktails, like the Blackberry Sour, and my husband was impressed with the whiskey selection. Whether you're in the downstairs courtyard or on the rooftop patio with the fire pits, it's the kind of place you want to sit and stay a while. It's an ideal outdoor summer spot within walking distance of all the shops, but it also has a nice winter whiskey tasting vibe as well. Only thing to note is their hours are a bit funky, so be sure to double check before you head over.

The cocktails were very good. Well-balanced with mixers that compliment the spirits without taking…read moreover. The Walnut Old Fashioned was great; it had a lot of depth of flavors. The apps were amazing! The herb butter with the sourdough was salty and spicy and sweet all at the same time. So good! The beet deviled eggs were so savory and had an incredible mustard-based yolk mixture. Last but not least was the perfect elote! It had an incredible aioli with lot of cheese and pepper and lime and pickled onions. It was heavenly!

We finally came by Woodinville Whiskey Company for a tasting and overall it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. They have a beautiful facility and the tasting room was filled with souvenirs from shirts, jackets, flasks, glasses and all of them looked top-notch. Loved to buy a baseball cap, but my head is 61cm and I must have the velcro closure as the plastic snap hats are just too small & cheap for me. They have a counter bar area strategicly set with no chairs where it's comfortable for four 1/4 to 1/2 oz taste, but you don't get too comfortable. The hostess was pleasant, inviting and we honestly enjoyed reviewing the menu of +10 different whiskeys where we need to pick out 4 of them for the standard flight. They had a cross section of proofs between bourbons and ryes with a premixed old fashioned that was made by aging in maple syrup barrels. My wife went for ryes and i did the bourbons. I started with the 80 proof then navigated toward the highlight of the 115-proof. I was pleasantly impressed how drinkable without the burn going down was the 115-proof as it benefits from a sweeter, corn-forward base + cooler aging that results in better integration and less aggressive burn -- it "drinks easier" than the numbers would suggest. Of course, try what you can and it's great when you can share tastes between 2 people all the choices. For me, I found the cast strength aged 6 years 115 proof to be the best.

Can I start by saying that I am not a whiskey drinker yet I am giving them 5 stars. that says…read moresomething. My friend was staying nearby and brought us here. It was a nice place. We each decided to do a tasting. I had a few that I past on to the husband but there was one that I actually enjoyed. The person was explaining the differences between each and was really trying to find something that I would like. I appreciated that extra step. It was a good experience. Definitely better whiskey than you get at bars. Hmmm, maybe that's why I don't like whiskey? Next time I need to write down the whiskey I like so that I can just order that and not the rest. :) ....... .. ......... .. ....

Reserved a tasting on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted by the owner. Chill environment with…read moreoutdoor and indoor seating. Owner was gracious enough to include a tour which is not typical for Sundays. Their process and growth was fascinating and I could spend hours learning about their efforts. Food options were limited although the brie, fig jam, and rosemary crackers (cheesemongers cheese & salami plate) was a good palate cleanser. Tried several cocktails and a flight of 4 spirits. They have such a large variety of spirits from spicy (hatch pepper vodka for ex) to intensely aromatic (waquavit for ex) to very sweet (falemum for ex).

Did a gin tasting as a birthday surprise from my boyfriend. The gin was alright. The liqueur,…read moreespecially the coffee one, amazing! They had a few others that were bomb too! I would come back and try more drinks. It was a cute spot and lovely inside!

This was my second time here. Both were great experiences. The staff is very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The drinks are delicious. And you can order food from next door (and they bring it over to you). They also have some cool things to buy (alcohol, mixers, syrups, recipe books, etc). They had the football game on which was a nice touch. They have some outdoor seating with a fire pit. They have complimentary valet because parking is limited.

Our family had an engagement party here and it was great! The drinks were all very delicious, fun…read moreand aesthetically pleasing. They made for a great time. The staff was all really great; friendly, patient and helpful in recommendations. They even had the kindest of reactions to broken glasses. They have both indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate but the outdoor is like 1 table and a few chairs. It really is a nice, very small place, to go on a summer day. The food was great too. I wasn't sure if it was from there or catered from next door but I wanted to mention it as well.