Hood River Distillers believes that Black Lives Matter, and fully supports this movement. We have a shared desire for justice, healing and peace in our communities. Over these past few weeks, we have been listening and educating ourselves on how we can take meaningful steps to implement positive change throughout our company. We are committed to cultivating a company culture and community where each person feels seen, heard and supported.
Read MoreApply Brandy was America's first original spirit. An abundance of orchards (thanks, Johnny Appleseed!) allowed for Americans to imbibe in apple cider and brandy in the 1700s. Almost a century before American Whiskey was born, Apple Brandy, or "Applejack", was made using freeze distillation and was the foundation of American spirits before Prohibition, almost a century before American Whiskey was born.
Read MoreOne of the biggest differences in the production of tequila is in the cooking of the piña. There are two common ways to cook the agave:
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Batanga Reposado Tequila has won another significant award. Among the entries at the 2020 Denver International Spirits Competition, Batanga Tequila Reposado took home a Double Gold.
Read MoreThese last weeks have brought some of the most challenging moments in our history. At Hood River Distillers, we pride ourselves on being an active member of both the distilling and larger Oregon communities. Because of this, we wanted to provide an update to our friends and neighbors on how we are responding to the COVID-19 virus and all of the changes it has brought to our lives and our work.
Read MoreIt’s hard to miss the veritable explosion of American whiskies popping up on the shelves of your neighborhood spirits shops and watering holes lately. Even casual observers have probably spotted a dozen new labels of native browns, while enthusiasts are eagerly licking their lips at the scores of new options available.
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