The nation is currently undergoing a revolution in the distilled spirits industry—a move toward small local producers. Oregon is at the forefront of this craft distilling revolution. A handful of innovative small independent distilleries are making handcrafted, locally distilled spirits available for the first time since prohibition. Throughout the state, 35 independent distilleries have begun producing dozens of unique liquors and liqueurs. Everything from absinthe to vodka and whiskey is now available from local producers.

Oregonians are witnessing these pioneering distillers put the state into the national spotlight, just the way Oregon winemakers defined the Willamette Valley as a world-class wine region in the late 1970’s, and the small breweries of the 1980’s and '90’s have put Oregon at the forefront of the craft brewing movement. Premium spirit drinkers now have truly local, handcrafted, small-batch alternatives to the giant mass-marketed multi-national brands that currently dominate the liquor industry.

The Oregon Distillers Guild is the nation’s first distillers guild. The ODG was founded in 2007 as a non-profit organization with 501c6 status. Our agenda consists of promoting Oregon spirits both locally and nationally, promoting Oregon as the premier tourist destination for spirit afficionados, and supporting legislative agendas beneficial to our industry and the small business community.

Currently 23 of Oregon’s 35  distilleries are members of the ODG.

The 2011 board of directors:

President

Erik Martin

Vice President

Tom Burkleaux

Treasurer

Patrick Bernards

Executive Director

Ryan Csanky

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Sunday, December 11th 2011

McMenamin's and the Oregon Distillers Guild present:
"Spirit of the Season" Holiday Spirits Tasting

Exclusively Oregon Spirits Tasting
Meet Distillers
Hor 'dourves
Live Holiday Music
Holiday Cocktail Bar featuring local spirits
Distillery Merchandise for sale

Lola's Ballroom at the Crystal

$20 Advanced

Buy Tickets Now at Cascade Tickets!

$25 Door

Bartenders: Do you have unique cocktail recipes featuring local spirits?

We'd like to showcase them on the ODG's cocktails page! Submit your recipes here.

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