Among submissions from over 34 countries, we are honored to announce that Hood River Distillers, the Pacific Northwest’s Largest and Oldest Distillery, won four Gold Medals and two Silver Medals at the 2020 Bartenders Spirits Awards. The Bartender Spirits Awards judge spirits across the parameters of Mixability, Balance and Versatility, Taste, Mouthfeel and Finish, Package and Price and the following Hood River Distillers products were each honored with 90 Points or higher.
Read MoreHood River Distillers, the Northwest’s oldest and largest importer, distiller, producer, bottler, and marketer of distilled spirits, is pleased to announce David Ballew as its new president. Ballew will lead sales and marketing, and identify growth opportunities for the business, which is continuing it’s restructuring since the sale of its highly successful Pendleton Whisky brand in 2018.
Read MoreOld Delicious Double Bourbon Barreled Apple Brandy was recently awarded 89 Points “Very Good/Strong Recommendation” from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Old Delicious is a revival of an old Hood River Distillers small batch recipe and begins as Pacific Northwest apples, which are crushed, fermented and distilled according to Old World methods at Clear Creek Distillery.
Read MoreWe are happy to announce we will reopen our Hood River tasting room on July 2nd. The tasting room has been updated with COVID-19 reopening standards as set forth by the state of Oregon, and will be offering tastings of 18 different spirit brands as well as specialty cocktail of the month.
Read MoreHood 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.
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