Powered by a collective of Southeast Portland spirit makers, Portland's craft distilling era is coming of age.
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Not to be outdone by the city’s famous craft beer scene, craft cocktails (along with their makers) are a vibrant culture of their own. Experience exciting new flavors at distilleries and cocktail bars throughout Portland or attend one of the city’s many annual cocktail events. Read on for our guide to Portland’s craft cocktail scene, then head to our events calendar to help you plan your next trip.
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Each June, do good while sipping delicious drinks during Portland's Negroni Week, when proceeds benefit dozens of charities.
The Portland Charity Cocktail is one of many ways visitors can have a positive impact on the community during their stay.
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The epicenter of the emerging craft distillery movement, Distillery Row is home to independent, small-batch distillers who have put Portland on the spirits map.
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Though most well known for Westward Whiskey — a grain-to-glass, locally produced single malt — this distillery also produces several other award-winning spirits, such as Krogstad Aquavit, Volstead Vodka and a line of limited, small-batch spirits.
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Wild Roots uses high-quality ingredients to create original, hand-crafted spirits that highlight fresh, natural flavors and the aromas of the Pacific Northwest. Stop by their bright, welcoming tasting room in Northeast Portland.
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Vinn Distillery produces rice-based spirits from family recipes that have been passed down for more than seven generations. All of their products are truly handcrafted in small batches.
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New Deal Distillery has been has been crafting small-batch, award-winning spirits in Southeast Portland since 2004.
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Rolling River Spirits is a Portland-based, family-owned and -operated business producing handcrafted organic spirits from still to bottle. They use fresh, organic ingredients in their vodka, gin, whiskey and more.
Take your happy hour to the next level with one of these classic Rose City cocktails, from a sophisticated Negroni to a group-sized Tiki bowl.
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Portland’s award-winning brewers and mixologists help you beat winter's chill with beverages featuring seasonal flavors like eggnog and apple cider.
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This subterranean speakeasy at the Ace Hotel offers high-quality classic cocktails and a menu of bar snacks.
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Hale Pele is a tropical tiki bar that celebrates fruity cocktails from times past. The menu includes 20 tropical drinks made with fresh-squeezed juices, premium spirits and locally made syrups, as well as small plates inspired by island culture.
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The bartenders at Teardrop Lounge are dedicated to reviving and celebrating the classic era of mixed drinks. They serve truly handcrafted cocktails, creating tonic water, specialty liqueurs, bitters and tinctures in house.
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East Burnside’s iconic Doug Fir is known for live shows in the lounge downstairs, hearty brunch and generous dinner plates enjoyed in the mid-century meets log-cabin dining room.
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The Driftwood Room is an intimate lounge in the Hotel deLuxe that offers a bevy of house-made cocktails. The iconic space is unchanged since the 1950s.
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Discover Portland’s best woman-made spirits and bitters, one sip at a time.
