Oregon is incredibly scenic one of the most beautiful states in America. Part of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon, sits on the Pacific Ocean and borders Washington, California, and Idaho. If you’re on your way to Oregon, you want to be sure to enjoy its natural beauty, and as you do so, stop at these five memorable distillery tours. When traveling to Oregon, put these on your bucket list – we promise you’ll be glad you did! 

1. Crater Lake Spirits in Bend, Oregon

With a spirit of adventure, the founders of Crater Lake Spirits wanted to live in the mountains and make great spirits. They started their distillery in 1996 with the goal of using natural ingredients. Today, they are one of Oregon’s oldest and largest craft distilleries, creating fabulous vodkas, gins, and whiskeys.

They have quite lofty sustainability goals, and they provide spirits for people who really want to know how their liquor is made and what impact it has on the planet.

If you plan to visit, you have two different options:

• The Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Bend Tasting Room: this location is casual and lets people kick back and relax with good company and great liquor. You can taste their spirits and unique cocktails for as long as you’d like.
• The Tumalo Distillery: this location is east of the Cascade Mountains and is where the magic happens. You can taste and tour their award-winning small-batch distillery.
• You can also schedule a private tasting for up to four people for $125. You can add additional guests for $25 each. This happens in the tasting room. You enjoy a curated mix of spirits and have a host that leads you through the distillation process, how to taste the spirits, and how they’re each made.

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2. Pioneer Whiskey in Talent, Oregon

The two men who own Pioneer Whiskey are dedicated to distilling whiskey the old-fashioned way and the way the Scottish have been doing it for generations. Pioneer Whiskey batch distills their whiskey one time using a steam-fired pot still and then a second time through their own custom column still. This process is what sets them apart from other distillers.  

They are unique in that they use reclaimed and repurposed materials to build their distillery. Everything is handmade, all the way down to the making of their whiskey in small batches. Unlike most distillers who bottle their whiskey at 80 proof, these guys bottle it at 86-92 proof because they say it tastes better. You can always add water, but at 80 proof, you can’t take the water out.

Located on a private farmstead in scenic wine country in southern Oregon, you can enjoy educational whiskey tours and tastings. To visit their tasting room, just show up on a Saturday or Sunday from noon – 5 pm. 

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3. Clear Creek Distillery in Hood River, Oregon

Clear Creek began making fruit wine and brandy from the apples and pears from the valley in 1934. This memorable distillery is located at the bottom of Mt. Hood along the Columbia River. It’s truly a piece of American beauty. 

Clear Creek Distillery is part of Hood River Distillers, and they use the bountiful fruits of the Pacific Northwest. They create fruit-based spirits that are as good as any you’ll find in Europe. And they focus on old-world techniques and source ingredients from local orchards and Mount Hood’s freshwater springs. 

Open daily from noon – 6 pm, the stunning tasting room is a great space to enjoy mini cocktails and learn about their long history in Hood River. With numerous flavors of spirits, locally sourced ingredients, a long history, and a gorgeous backdrop, you don’t want to miss this one!

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4. Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend, Oregon

This craft distillery started in 2009 with one man’s interest in unique styles of whiskey. They are in the heart of Bend, Oregon, where the creative spirit looms large. They’re also well-known for award-winning whiskey made from local and regionally sourced grain and Cascadian pure water. They are wholly committed to Oregon agriculture.

If you’re interested in a tour, they take you behind the scenes, and you learn all about the production process. To make a reservation, please call. Tours here are $20 per person and include a flight of whiskey. You can also book a private barrelhouse tour and tasting experience. Again, call for reservations.

There are a few additional options for you on this memorable Oregon distillery tour:

• Visit the tasting room for flights or individual pours. You can also enjoy light fare with your unique cocktails. 
• Their bottle shop is open for you to shop for bottles as well as barware and cocktail kits.
• They also offer a cocktail lounge where you may enjoy their innovative spirits inside or outside on their patio.

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5. Trail Distilling in Oregon City, Oregon

Located at the end of the legendary Oregon Trail, this distillery is the first distillery officially in the first city west of the mighty Mississippi River. They land on our list because of a unique feature, and that’s their Harvest Host. 

Trail Distilling allows two RV’s to park outside their doors for five nights a week for no charge. While there, you may enjoy live music, cocktails, and even a food truck. Some guests enjoyed the chic vintage-style tasting room, full flights, and incredible scenery. This truly is a one-of-a-kind, memorable distillery tour!

Trail Distilling’s gin, Trillium Gin, was named one of the 50 best gins in the world. It’s a London dry-style gin distilled with 14 botanicals with flavors of citrus, floral, soft juniper, and pepper. From gin to whiskey, vodka, and rum, you won’t be disappointed by any of their spirits.

This craft distillery also offers distilling and mixology classes on-site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many distilleries does Oregon have?

According to the Oregon Distiller’s Guild, the state has more distilleries than any other U.S. state.  

What is the oldest distillery in Oregon?

Hood River Distillers in Hood River, Oregon, was founded in 1934 and is the oldest maker of distilled spirits. 

What do you wear on a distillery tour?

Dress casually and comfortably. You also will be happier in closed-toe shoes as distilleries are not the place for flip-flops or sandals.

A Land of Beauty and Delicious Spirits

If you’re traveling to Oregon, you may know about its lush, diverse landscape, scenic lakes, lush forests, and rugged beaches. Now you also know about its rich history of memorable distillery tours.  

You’ll love each stop as you experience the best of Oregon and a terrific craft distillery scene.

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