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 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.
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.
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