THE COMPETITION RESULTS ARE IN! We hosted our 3rd annual cocktail competition to select the 12 featured Negroni at this year’s event. After receiving 50 submissions, the first round of finalists was selected when the judges reviewed the cocktails in menu format (anonymously) then rated each one based on their likelihood of ordering them at a bar…
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Freeland Spirits Introduces Geneva as Newest Addition to Portfolio of Handcrafted Spirits
PORTLAND, OR (May 9, 2019) – Freeland Spirits is excited to share the newest addition to their premium handcrafted spirits portfolio. Freeland Geneva will debut in their Portland, Oregon Tasting Room on Saturday, May 18th. Inspired by genever, the historical Dutch “grandmother” of gin, Freeland’s Geneva showcases Oregon-grown rye with an array of sultry and savory botanicals. A…
Month-long Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser to benefit Portland’s Raphael House
Bee’s Knees to Benefit Raphael House in May New Deal Distillery presents Cocktails for a Cause, a month-long cocktail fundraiser Portland, OR – New Deal Distillery will team up with eighteen bars and restaurants in May to raise funds for Raphael House of Portland, a domestic violence resource center. Each spot will put its spin on…
Freeland Spirits Announces First Free Spirit Award Recipient
PORTLAND, OR (April 12, 2019) – Freeland Spirits is pleased to announce the first recipient of its new Free Spirit community impact program: Dr. Shweta Moorthy. Shweta’s determination to improve outcomes for communities of color in Oregon is just part of the compelling story that makes her the first recipient of the Freeland Free Spirits program. Freeland Spirits —…
Ice Cream “Old Fashioned”…Ice Cream for Adults
New! We’ve created an Ice Cream Old Fashioned, which is boozy and delicious. Our ice cream is made in-house with bourbon, brown sugar, bitters and speckled with amarena cherries. But wait! There’s more… Each “Cocktail” contains a hidden bourbon “ice cube” for an extra shot. Now serving to those 21+. $1
Abigail Hall New Cocktail Menu for Women’s History Month
Abigail Hall is adding a new cocktail menu in honor of International Women’s Day / Women’s History Month. It will be available at the bar for the entire month of March, starting this Thursday, March 7th. It seems only fitting to honor Women’s History Month at Abigail Hall considering that its creator, Jen Quist, named…
Cocktail Classes Are Back at New Deal Distillery
The Popular Hands-On Cocktail Making Classes Return This Spring Portland, OR: Class will be back in session at New Deal Distillery this April for those wanting to learn how to stir and shake behind their home bar. The two-hour classes cover cocktail balance basics as well as the proper techniques and equipment for making the…
Rogue Introduces First-of-its-Kind Stouted Whiskey
Newport, Ore. (January 17, 2016)—From Rolling Thunder Barrel Works, Rogue’s Newport-based cooperage (barrel-making facility), comes the return of Rolling Thunder Imperial Stout and the new Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey. A first-of-its-kind stouted American Single Malt whiskey, Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey is the culmination of all things DIY from Rogue. Released each February, Rolling Thunder Imperial…
Freeland Spirits Releases Second Batch of Craft Bourbon
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 16, 2019) — What: The inaugural bottling of Freeland Bourbon is already sold out! Master Distiller Molly Troupe is blending the second batch, and it will debut on Saturday, Jan. 19! Come beat the January blues with this rich, warming spirit! Doors open at 12 noon Behind-the-scenes tours with Freeland Master…
Samaroli Meet Your Maker
The Library is thrilled to welcome CHRIS BITTNER GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR for a Meet Your Maker with SAMAROLI, INDEPENDENT SCOTCH BOTTLER. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29TH 6:00pm & 7:30pm Seatings $70 TICKETS Members receive 25% discount* SPACE IS LIMITED Purchase Tickets Here ABOUT SAMAROLI Founded in 1968 in Rome, Italy, Samaroli was first and foremost an importer for the first decade of its existence….