Hood River Distillers Acquires Crater Lake Spirits Portfolio
HOOD RIVER, OR (April 2, 2026)… Hood River Distillers (HRD), the largest and oldest importer, distiller, producer, and marketer of distilled spirits in the Pacific Northwest, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the Crater Lake Spirits portfolio from Bendistillery. Terms were not disclosed.
Under the agreement, Bendistillery will continue to produce and bottle all Crater Lake Spirits products at its Bend, OR, facility, maintaining the craftsmanship and quality the brand has delivered for nearly three decades.
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Eye on Northwest Spirits 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Pacific Northwest is known for its beer and wine — but now it’s becoming a world-class home for spirits for every taste.
Everyday Northwest’s Jeremiah Stroup takes you on a tour of some of the very best in the region.
Click HERE for the full program.
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Timberline Vodka Releases ‘The Big Dog’
Timberline Vodka, the award-winning spirit crafted from grain, Pacific Northwest Apples and glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood has released a 1.75L bottle. Nicknamed ‘The Big Dog,’ the bottle is a nod to the decades-old tradition of resident St. Bernards at the iconic Timberline Lodge, which shares the vodka’s name.
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Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux Create Bitter Aperitivo and New World Amaro
Collaboration among King Cocktail Dale DeGroff, Absinthe Master Ted Breaux and Clear Creek Distillery produces two must-have ingredients for craft cocktail programs
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A New Look for Easy Rider Bourbon
Hood River Distillers, the oldest and largest importer, distiller and marketer of distilled spirits in the Northwest, re-launches their four year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Easy Rider.
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Hood River Distillers Launches Timberline Vodka
Hood River Distillers is proud to announce the launch of its newest brand, Timberline Vodka. Created in Hood River, Oregon, Timberline reflects the spirit and love of the outdoors and those who thrive in it.
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