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    Trail Distilling

    4.9 (26 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 6:00 PM
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    Ariel S.

    What a hidden gem! We went here on a whim and loved the entire experience. The aesthetic here is very modern, comfy and historic! Plenty of articles to read up on the history of the place. The bar looked amazing and the bartender was nice enough to give us a tour. We ordered a flight and it was a great price for some really good liquor. Outside is a food truck with a great selection of food to enjoy. What a lovely experience to have discovered this place. We will definitely be back!

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    John K.

    I don't always take the same route when passing through Oregon City, but Trail Distilling is likely to increase the chances of taking Rt 213 the next time... Starting with a view of the late afternoon light hitting Mt Hood in the view from the parking lot, and moving on to a relaxing tasting room, this was a delightful spot to visit. Everything we tried was smooth and highly drinkable - my wife doesn't normally lean towards whisky as a drink of choice, but found their First City Whisky to be a revelation. I'm not usually a fan of gin, but the Trillium Gin (one of 3 varieties made here) was worth picking up a bottle to take home with us. They've done a lovely job taking a light industrial building and giving it rustic touches to make it a fun place to visit, and to acquaint yourself with their spirits.

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    Romeo C.

    When you're looking for your next top Oregon Spirit, there's no shortage of standout bottles made at Trail Distilling. Trail Distilling, proudly publicized as the first legal distillery of its type since prohibition, is nestled just off Hwy 213 in Oregon City. Oregon City became the first U.S. city west of the Mississippi and was once the capital of the Oregon Territory for nearly three years. So it is no surprise that it's the First Distillery in the First City west of the Mississippi River. We wondered in by chance. As soon as we entered we were greeted by the warmth and texture of the space. With the exception of a few pieces of furniture the place appeared to be styled and designed to transport you back into the 1930's. The paint colors, tones, window treatments, curtains, lighting and decor were carefully crafted and developed to fulfill the needs of anyone looking for a complete distillery experience. The spirits stored inside the oak barrels filled the space with a pleasant and warming aroma that was cozy and inviting for the chilly season. We were quickly greeted and offered a tour. We enjoyed navigating the entire space and learning about Trail Distilling's rich history and the significance of its precise location. Trail Distilling is a certified farm distillery. Their spirits are handcrafted, beginning with clear Cascadian glacial water and naturally-harvested grains. Their internationally award winning products include vodka, gin, whiskey and rum as well as fortification of wine and ciders. We decided to do the tasting flight experience. The primary benefit of ordering a flight is to sample a variety of available spirits. We started with First City Vodka, handcrafted from wheat, triple filtered and passed through limestone for a soft palate. The first thing I notice is the aroma. Pleasant and enticing. I wasn't immediately cringing at the strong ethanol nose but instead I'm leaning in and enjoying the slightly sweet vanilla aroma. The palate is incredibly crisp and clean. We could easily sip this one neat. Afterwards we sampled the Trillium Gin. It's a citrus and floral forward gin that contains 14 botanicals. Not sure if it was the botanicals or the slight peppery notes but something about this spirit was surprisingly good. The lingering flavours were pleasant and light. Next we sampled the Trillium Pink Pinot Gin. This gin is finished in Oregon Pinot Noir Cask for a minimum of two months. While unflavoured, I find it tastes a little sweet as it washes through my mouth. Perhaps it's the soft fruity Pinot and the florals but it works. Go traditional and sip this one neat. Lastly we moved on to the darker spirits. And both were exemplary. The First City Whiskey has personality. The aroma is pleasantly sweet and slightly woody with notes of vanilla. The color of this whiskey is russet muscat. On the palate, I tasted prominent flavor notes of vanilla custard, with notes of caramel and toast. And the First City Rum was terrific. There's a little bit of funk to this rum that is apparent the second you take a whiff. There are aromas like brown sugar and vanilla in the background laying down a base, but what really stands out is the burnt sugars and toasted caramels. Taking a sip, hands down the most complex and interesting rum I've ever tried. Initially, there are some baking spices up front, coupled with some sweet and sugary molasses, but this quickly develops with some expected vanilla and gains some fruity touches. I taste some ripened tropical fruits all of which is tempered with some oak wood for depth and complexity. It settles nicely on the pallet and finishes like all of the other award winning spirits. Highly recommend visiting. Prices are reasonable, Spirits are exceptional, atmosphere is lively and property does offer food options from a local food truck .

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    Cindy A.

    Just happened to be driving by and saw the sign. What a find! Colin did a great job teaching and serving us. Would've never thought to drink a flight with straight up vodka, rum, whiskey, and gins but they were all so smooth and tasty. It was personalized service but as we warned him, when we come, people follow. Hoping for food the next time we drive by. Maybe some ? Looking forward to our next visit!

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    Dwayne P.

    Love this place. All of their spirits are good. I'm a whiskey guy and I like it enough to invest in a barrel. All of the staff that we have met so far have been nothing but excellent to us. The atmosphere is one of a kind and very warm.

    Sandi V.

    Fabulous spirits! Personable owners and staff. A favorite date night spot. Highly recommend dropping by for a tasting...even better take a cocktail class.

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    Great tasting room! Their Pink Pinot Gin is so amazing I had to go back and get more.

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    Nice owners, great products now flavorful gins and smooth vodka. When it was quiet he took us back to show us the stills.

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    Had a great time there. Discovered and learned a lot about distilling and all their different offerings and products.

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    Great drinks and the servers are always amazing when we come in . Very friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy. Love this place

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    Excellent service, excellent spirits, beautiful tasting room. Very much worth a visit.

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    Their internationally award winning products include vodka, gin, whiskey and rum as well as fortification of wine and ciders.

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    503 Distilling

    4.5(23 reviews)
    14.0 miBrooklyn, Southeast Portland

    We had heard great things about this place. They were our favorite vendor at BrewLights so when we…read morefound ourselves on the east side we decided to check them out. They make cocktails in batches and have them on tap. Then you can buy canned versions to take home. Genius! So we tried a couple flights and bought way too much home with us!! Decor was cute and I love the beared-bespectacled logo (looks like my husband)! Server was helpful and friendly.

    My aunt and uncle suggested we speed down to this place unexpectedly after dinner because I am the…read moreperpetual canned cocktail snob and obviously they have theirs on the shelf. We were not disappointed. I thought maybe we were going to just grabbed my cans and go but no.... The fresh cocktails made with their distillery liquors were gorgeous. Absolutely perfect. My man got a Gold Rush and I got a some delicious concoction of which I can't recall, uncle got a Root beer Float made with their house made vanilla cream. Oh my gah... so good. Auntie got a vodka martini which she adored, partially for the 3 olives and not getting any flack about wanting a vodka martini. Christine our bartender was brilliant. She suggested some of the house made Vanilla Crème and Cinnamon Rum. I've not tasted any liquors so amazing in ages. It made me want to completely forget about any canned cocktails and take bottled spirits home. We also tried the house made Fresh Hop Whiskey. I'm dead. Literally it was so good. I'm not even a hoppy kind of girl but this stuff was gold. If you're going to indulge in spirits this is the place to, and stock up for home cocktails. So delicious and service is stellar.

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    Cocktails Flight! "Mocha" is their seasonal Peppermint La Vida Mocha.

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    Eastside Distilling

    4.3(4 reviews)
    17.6 miNortheast Portland

    A real gem on my burgeoning distillery tour of Portland!…read more Burgeoning because it turns out as much as other think I drink a lot (it's not a faze mom!!!) it turns out that I can only really ripple at one distillery a day. Anyway, I love that this tasting room is an easy walk from my place. Plus it's near all the food and other things I like when I take to the fire water and get to walking! I came during a private event and almost thought I wouldn't be able to taste. However they have a back bar area that has tables set up, so I was able to get my sip on. There are bunches and bunches to sip from the Hue Hue coffee rum (dangerous because you can sip this stuff straight, the coffee flavor is that good) to even an eggnog flavored tipple, you will find something interesting to taste! The tasting experience was informative and fun! It wasn't pretentious, and it truly was laid back. You can decide how much you wanted to interact. So if you just wanna sip and be left to your thoughts you're given the option. I bought a couple bottles and I will definitely be back for more. It's really cool to have a decent priced high quality distillery so close by!

    A calm respite from the hectic surrounding area. If you enjoy some of their offerings by the glass…read moreat Southland next door then purchase a bottle here. The manager enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge. We tasted our $5 whiskey flight in the lounge area, but you also have your choice of sitting at the pour bar or at small high tables. A bottle of their award winning rye whisky is $79 which seems like a good value. I enjoyed the coffee rum taster and bought a bottle for only $19.95. Their wide selection makes the place look cluttered, somewhat messy. You're somewhat over-stimulated by all the eye candy and making a selection gets confusing. Whatever, if that model works then more power to them. I will definitely return.

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