This is now one of my neighborhood favs and I would add it to the Seattle tourist trail. It really…read moreis that fun, that distinctive, and that good. I sat in the bar area, which is mellow, elegant, and cozy. I had the classic whiskey flight and each pour was delicious. The $10 price tag was also much appreciated, in this expensive city. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable and kind, answering all my questions. I learned a lot and never felt talked down to. My visit ended with a tour of the distillery, which is beautiful and interesting. Add this one to your list!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while after trying their NA gin, which was delicious…read more Decided to pop in while I was walking the dog and she immediately got water from the dog bowl outside and a snack from the staff. Super friendly and helpful people work there. They were eager to connect with patrons and their customer service was on point. The clear liquids flight was refreshing and tasty and local. I would've bought a couple of bottles if I wasn't with a dog that loves to run. I will be back soon with a date, to get a cocktail or two and some bottles for home.

Founded in 2010, Westland Distillery (located in SODO [SOuth of DOwntown], a neighborhood in…read moreSeattle's industrial district) is a leader in the American single malt whiskey scene. Its Garryana Edition 8 was ranked #3 in Whiskey Advocate's list of 'Most Exciting Whiskey's of 2023'. My wife and I had a chance to visit SODO on a gorgeous October day, and even though we couldn't take their sold-out distillery tour ($25 per adult), still had a wonderful time sampling their wares and enjoying the educational interaction with their whiskey enthusiasts/employees. Westland got acquired by Remy-Cointreau [French company; 3rd largest cognac distiller in the world; created as union between Remy-Martin (founded in 1724) and Cointreau (1849)]. It's MO is to use ingredients from the Pacific Northwest (barley, water, peat), and with its similar cool maritime climate, produce Scotch-like whiskeys (only whiskey from Scotland can be called Scotch, though Scotch doesn't have to be ONLY malted barley). American single malt is now an official US legal classification (since Jan 19, 2025). 'Single' refers to one distillery producing the bottle, and 'Malt' meaning it only uses malted barley as its grain. (The most popular American whiskey is bourbon, mostly made of corn and aged similarly). BG and Trista were our whiskey guides, both knowledgeable and friendly. The lounge had a variety of seating, designed for easy conversation and sipping. A whiskey flight ($13.60, $10 off with purchase) consists of 4 choices (out of 8 offered), so we shared two flights to get the full effect. Getting nibbling snacks [La Panzanella crackers ($5) with Beecher's cheese curds ($12)] that went well with the whiskeys, was a smart choice. Flagship (92 proof) Beer Cast (92) Wine Cast (92) Coleve 4 (100) Garryana 9 (100) Garryana 7 (100) 7862 (106.6) Solum 3 (100) To my pleasant surprise, my wife got really into it, sipping/tasting right along with me. We were able to get 4 (tasting) sips per UK dram. My favorite was the 7862, and my wife's was the Wine Cast (which was Trista's favorite as well). The Flagship is the most popular, and readily available at retail stores. The Solum (8 - 12 ppm) is their peated whiskey, and I couldn't discern the peat (as opposed to something like Laphroaig 10 which has 5 - 10 ppm). As it usually occurs (and supposed to happen), the really enjoyable experience got me to buy (and pay retail price) some of their product to take home. BG did mention that some of their product was sold in California (similar price but far lower tax), and did find their flagship product in liquor stores in Long Beach (also sold in Amazon Fresh stores). I ended up getting a 700ml of their available single cast program (No 7862), aged 9 years for $99, and a 375ml Flagship ($39.99) for my son-in-law. We had come right when the lounge opened, so there still wasn't anybody else there when we left about an hour later. I know that American distilleries are having a tougher time in this political climate while our friendly neighbors up North are shunning American spirits. Nice to support, especially when the product and service are this good. Notes: -- Taxes for retail sold spirits are very high in WA state. 20.5% sales tax and $3.77 per liter tax. -- Phenol parts per million (PPM) are used to measure 'peatiness' in whiskey. Peat (partially decayed plant matter) is used as fuel to roast the malted barley. -- Love the fact that Seattle's climate matches Scotland. When we took a tour of the Nikka distillery in Japan, we learned similar things. It's definitely about it's sense of place (water, type of wood barrel, maturation process). And it was cool that the founders (Nikka, Westland) lived in Scotland to get educated in the process.

Westland Distillery, founded in 2010, has quickly become a trailblazer in the American single malt…read moremovement--a category that's still finding its footing in the U.S. On our tour, we learned how Westland leans hard into local character, especially when it comes to their barrels. They collaborate with nearby mills and coopers to craft casks from Quercus garryana--aka Oregon oak--which adds a bold, spicy, nutty twist to their Garryana series. Westland uses a Washington state peat bog for their peated whiskeys. Their specific peat bog is on land purchased by a retired deputy from Joint Base Lewis McChord. It's whiskey with a Pacific Northwest soul: distinctive, layered, and anything but ordinary. After the tour we enjoyed a guided tasting of four whiskeys. The tasting room is beautiful, reclaimed from its former life as a crane factory. While there is parking in a lot on the side of the building, it is clear marked as a high prowl area and there were two fresh car windows on the ground, as if to prove it. Street parking felt like a much safer option, with more visibility. Because Westland is located in a more industrial neighborhood, there was plenty available. Cheers.

Excellent experience each time we go to OLC. I am always happy to see Ben the head distiller, I…read moreenjoy learning about Whiskey and I like to taste as well. They also make cocktails. Parking is not hard in this area. I always have a great experience when I go to this distillery. I have several of their newest releases. We will be back for sure.

I met up at the Old Log Cabin with my parents and partner to enjoy some Dantini pizza (which is…read moreserved out of their kitchen!) and to hopefully watch the World Cup games happening that evening. We ordered a few of their specialty cocktails, as well as an incredible whiskey sour. The bartender was great and had all our drinks out quickly. At first, we were surprised that they didn't have TVs, so kind of gave up on the idea of watching the game, but they suddenly popped out a projector and had the game on the wall for us to watch! The space is a bit dark but perfect for the projector setup, or for a pre or post-dinner drink. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're in the Interbay area, we'll be back!

Had a great private distillery tour here with the owner! He shared so much about the alchemy and…read morebusiness of making gin and whiskey (bourbon) and we tasted a few samples of each as well. The equipment is complex and high end, having evolved over time as Oola made its name and earned its upgrades. Very open and clean with efficient flow and a nice tasting room. We left with a new bottle of delicious gin complete with layers of botanical flavors. Definitely try Three Shores as well, and take home a bottle - make sure you get the story of it too!

My husband and I booked a distillery tour and the owners, KT and Kirby gave us a really detailed…read moretour and explanation of the distilling process -- I've been to a few distillery tours before, but Kirby's explanation was the first one that really 'clicked' for me and helped me to understand the whole process. I loved their unbridled enthusiasm for their art and getting the chance to ask questions. Then, we got to taste some spirits -- which were phenomenal! We ended the day by making a trip to their restaurant on Capitol Hill, also called OOLA. Highly recommend doing both in a day -- it felt like it allowed us to appreciate everything that went i to what they do so much more. We live about an hour away but will definitely drive back for the restaurant and they're out of this world burger and cocktails!

Great distillery if you want to try something different. Has a good selection of cellos including…read morelemon, grapefruit & blood orange and a range of Amaro apéritifs that will please a range of tastes. Flights were fun and cocktails were really flavorful as well. Highly recommend as something to drink in SoDo!

You f you're a fan of limoncello this is a must stop in Seattle! It's hidden off an alley by the…read morebaseball stadium. Stop by and grab a bottle of this locally made treat. They might even show you how it's made if they aren't busy.

I think about the Salmon Grilled Cheese far too often!! It's a pairing I wouldn't have initially…read moreconsidered, but it's incredible, especially with the tomato jam. We originally stopped in just for drinks, so the high quality food and snacks was a wonderful surprise. The drinks didn't disappoint. I loved the fruity cocktails, like the Blackberry Sour, and my husband was impressed with the whiskey selection. Whether you're in the downstairs courtyard or on the rooftop patio with the fire pits, it's the kind of place you want to sit and stay a while. It's an ideal outdoor summer spot within walking distance of all the shops, but it also has a nice winter whiskey tasting vibe as well. Only thing to note is their hours are a bit funky, so be sure to double check before you head over.

The cocktails were very good. Well-balanced with mixers that compliment the spirits without taking…read moreover. The Walnut Old Fashioned was great; it had a lot of depth of flavors. The apps were amazing! The herb butter with the sourdough was salty and spicy and sweet all at the same time. So good! The beet deviled eggs were so savory and had an incredible mustard-based yolk mixture. Last but not least was the perfect elote! It had an incredible aioli with lot of cheese and pepper and lime and pickled onions. It was heavenly!

Can I start by saying that I am not a whiskey drinker yet I am giving them 5 stars. that says…read moresomething. My friend was staying nearby and brought us here. It was a nice place. We each decided to do a tasting. I had a few that I past on to the husband but there was one that I actually enjoyed. The person was explaining the differences between each and was really trying to find something that I would like. I appreciated that extra step. It was a good experience. Definitely better whiskey than you get at bars. Hmmm, maybe that's why I don't like whiskey? Next time I need to write down the whiskey I like so that I can just order that and not the rest. :) ....... .. ......... .. ....

We finally came by Woodinville Whiskey Company for a tasting and overall it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. They have a beautiful facility and the tasting room was filled with souvenirs from shirts, jackets, flasks, glasses and all of them looked top-notch. Loved to buy a baseball cap, but my head is 61cm and I must have the velcro closure as the plastic snap hats are just too small & cheap for me. They have a counter bar area strategicly set with no chairs where it's comfortable for four 1/4 to 1/2 oz taste, but you don't get too comfortable. The hostess was pleasant, inviting and we honestly enjoyed reviewing the menu of +10 different whiskeys where we need to pick out 4 of them for the standard flight. They had a cross section of proofs between bourbons and ryes with a premixed old fashioned that was made by aging in maple syrup barrels. My wife went for ryes and i did the bourbons. I started with the 80 proof then navigated toward the highlight of the 115-proof. I was pleasantly impressed how drinkable without the burn going down was the 115-proof as it benefits from a sweeter, corn-forward base + cooler aging that results in better integration and less aggressive burn -- it "drinks easier" than the numbers would suggest. Of course, try what you can and it's great when you can share tastes between 2 people all the choices. For me, I found the cast strength aged 6 years 115 proof to be the best.

Reserved a tasting on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted by the owner. Chill environment with…read moreoutdoor and indoor seating. Owner was gracious enough to include a tour which is not typical for Sundays. Their process and growth was fascinating and I could spend hours learning about their efforts. Food options were limited although the brie, fig jam, and rosemary crackers (cheesemongers cheese & salami plate) was a good palate cleanser. Tried several cocktails and a flight of 4 spirits. They have such a large variety of spirits from spicy (hatch pepper vodka for ex) to intensely aromatic (waquavit for ex) to very sweet (falemum for ex).

Did a gin tasting as a birthday surprise from my boyfriend. The gin was alright. The liqueur,…read moreespecially the coffee one, amazing! They had a few others that were bomb too! I would come back and try more drinks. It was a cute spot and lovely inside!