I love this place. Come for the excellent cocktails, live music on saturdays, friendly bartender, local beers on taps, beautiful interior, food trucks... What more could you ask for? Get some bottles to go, and you're all set. I highly recommend this spot. read more

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What a lovely space! Food carts, specialty cocktails as well as tastings of their spirits, live music starting at a lovely, early hour, great service. An all around enjoyable experience. Will visit again. read more

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Had the opportunity to visit this distillery thanks to a Women Who Whiskey Event. This is definitely the distillery to visit if you love whiskey and Gin. I'm not usually a Gin fan but omg theirs is amazing! I would definitely recommend visiting this place if you're looking to get into Gin! read more

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What a hidden gem! We went here on a whim and loved the entire experience. The aesthetic here is very modern, comfy and historic! Plenty of articles to read up on the history of the place. The bar looked amazing and the bartender was nice enough to give us a tour. We ordered a flight and it was a great price for some really good liquor. Outside is a food truck with a great selection of food to enjoy. What a lovely experience to have discovered this place. We will definitely be back! read more

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I've been dying to come here since they first opened but due to the past two years restrictions, I hadn't had a chance to come by. I'm so thankful I did! I had their flight of spirits which included Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, Gin, and a Reserve Gin. Now I'm normally a whiskey drinker so thought this would be my favorite...until I tasted the Gin. No wonder it has garnered so many awards! Just the right amount of juniper-y yumminess and bite. Plus it's like a museum inside with the vintage copper distillers, truck, and even a motorcycle. Don't pass this one by!!! read more

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Wow, what an amazing experience. The Distillery Tour was one of our favorite parts of our Portland vacation. The Trail Distilling team puts a large focus on education--and we love that! from the cocktails to the tasting, to talking to the owners during the tour. We can't wait to go back! Best Menu Item: From the spirits tasting, the Trillium Gin stood out to me. All of the menu items were delicious and unique, but the Gin just had to come home with me! From the cocktail menu, the Aviation was made to perfection (using the house Trillium Gin!) Savings: $6 off Tasting Flight with check-in on Yelp Tour +Tasting on Groupon as well! read more

I don't always take the same route when passing through Oregon City, but Trail Distilling is likely to increase the chances of taking Rt 213 the next time... Starting with a view of the late afternoon light hitting Mt Hood in the view from the parking lot, and moving on to a relaxing tasting room, this was a delightful spot to visit. Everything we tried was smooth and highly drinkable - my wife doesn't normally lean towards whisky as a drink of choice, but found their First City Whisky to be a revelation. I'm not usually a fan of gin, but the Trillium Gin (one of 3 varieties made here) was worth picking up a bottle to take home with us. They've done a lovely job taking a light industrial building and giving it rustic touches to make it a fun place to visit, and to acquaint yourself with their spirits. read more

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When you're looking for your next top Oregon Spirit, there's no shortage of standout bottles made at Trail Distilling. Trail Distilling, proudly publicized as the first legal distillery of its type since prohibition, is nestled just off Hwy 213 in Oregon City. Oregon City became the first U.S. city west of the Mississippi and was once the capital of the Oregon Territory for nearly three years. So it is no surprise that it's the First Distillery in the First City west of the Mississippi River. We wondered in by chance. As soon as we entered we were greeted by the warmth and texture of the space. With the exception of a few pieces of furniture the place appeared to be styled and designed to transport you back into the 1930's. The paint colors, tones, window treatments, curtains, lighting and decor were carefully crafted and developed to fulfill the needs of anyone looking for a complete distillery experience. The spirits stored inside the oak barrels filled the space with a pleasant and warming aroma that was cozy and inviting for the chilly season. We were quickly greeted and offered a tour. We enjoyed navigating the entire space and learning about Trail Distilling's rich history and the significance of its precise location. Trail Distilling is a certified farm distillery. Their spirits are handcrafted, beginning with clear Cascadian glacial water and naturally-harvested grains. Their internationally award winning products include vodka, gin, whiskey and rum as well as fortification of wine and ciders. We decided to do the tasting flight experience. The primary benefit of ordering a flight is to sample a variety of available spirits. We started with First City Vodka, handcrafted from wheat, triple filtered and passed through limestone for a soft palate. The first thing I notice is the aroma. Pleasant and enticing. I wasn't immediately cringing at the strong ethanol nose but instead I'm leaning in and enjoying the slightly sweet vanilla aroma. The palate is incredibly crisp and clean. We could easily sip this one neat. Afterwards we sampled the Trillium Gin. It's a citrus and floral forward gin that contains 14 botanicals. Not sure if it was the botanicals or the slight peppery notes but something about this spirit was surprisingly good. The lingering flavours were pleasant and light. Next we sampled the Trillium Pink Pinot Gin. This gin is finished in Oregon Pinot Noir Cask for a minimum of two months. While unflavoured, I find it tastes a little sweet as it washes through my mouth. Perhaps it's the soft fruity Pinot and the florals but it works. Go traditional and sip this one neat. Lastly we moved on to the darker spirits. And both were exemplary. The First City Whiskey has personality. The aroma is pleasantly sweet and slightly woody with notes of vanilla. The color of this whiskey is russet muscat. On the palate, I tasted prominent flavor notes of vanilla custard, with notes of caramel and toast. And the First City Rum was terrific. There's a little bit of funk to this rum that is apparent the second you take a whiff. There are aromas like brown sugar and vanilla in the background laying down a base, but what really stands out is the burnt sugars and toasted caramels. Taking a sip, hands down the most complex and interesting rum I've ever tried. Initially, there are some baking spices up front, coupled with some sweet and sugary molasses, but this quickly develops with some expected vanilla and gains some fruity touches. I taste some ripened tropical fruits all of which is tempered with some oak wood for depth and complexity. It settles nicely on the pallet and finishes like all of the other award winning spirits. Highly recommend visiting. Prices are reasonable, Spirits are exceptional, atmosphere is lively and property does offer food options from a local food truck . read more

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Just happened to be driving by and saw the sign. What a find! Colin did a great job teaching and serving us. Would've never thought to drink a flight with straight up vodka, rum, whiskey, and gins but they were all so smooth and tasty. It was personalized service but as we warned him, when we come, people follow. Hoping for food the next time we drive by. Maybe some ? Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Love this place. All of their spirits are good. I'm a whiskey guy and I like it enough to invest in a barrel. All of the staff that we have met so far have been nothing but excellent to us. The atmosphere is one of a kind and very warm. read more

Trail Distilling - Barrel aged old fashion - Distilleries Near Me - Oregon City, Oregon

We were invited to a private event here. The place is very comfortable. I had a glass of whiskey and it was pretty good. I'm sure I need to go back and sample some others. read more

Visit this place! We've been driving by since before they opened and finally made it inside. Super cute, yummy spirits and cool to see the back area where all the magic happens! Sara (owner) was very friendly and knowledgeable and shared her passion for distilling. This place is more than just a tasting room - have your next party or business training (in the upstairs conference room) here or grab a bite to eat from their new food truck! read more

Great tasting room! Their Pink Pinot Gin is so amazing I had to go back and get more.

This is the kind of place that invites you to linger and become a part of the experience. Knowledgeable friendly staff are attentive without being intrusive, and they're quick with answers to questions and stories about the history of the place and their offerings. Their selection of spirits is amazing; our favorite was the Trillium Pink Pinot Gin (we bought a bottle, which we have been enjoying at home). Food carts outside, gorgeous scenery, dog-friendly. Worth the short detour out of Oregon City to make a visit. read more

Nice owners, great products now flavorful gins and smooth vodka. When it was quiet he took us back to show us the stills.

Great drinks and the servers are always amazing when we come in . Very friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy. Love this place

Had a great time there. Discovered and learned a lot about distilling and all their different offerings and products.

A good reporter knows that the key components to report on are the 5w's..and one H. Who, what, when, where, why, and how...I learned that in middle school. I therefore am at a loss as to why I have missed this local gem. Go meet the incredible owners (who) and sample the offerings and see the awesome 1953 Chevy (what) I believe any day but Monday (when) on hwy 213 just a coule of hundred feet past the golf course (where). Your senses will thank you as will the proprietor, grab some grub off of the food truck and call it a date (why), now get in your car and go (how). read more

Fabulous spirits! Personable owners and staff. A favorite date night spot. Highly recommend dropping by for a tasting...even better take a cocktail class. read more

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This place is a gem! They are super nice, they are honest and have amazing products! Talk about real craft, real Americans, real product! Everyone needs to visit, you won't be disappointed! These are the kinds of folks who are the backbone of America! Must see! read more

This friendly family run distillery makes great products, and provides things like fun cocktail classes and other events. I highly recommend making a trip over to visit them for a tasting. They make the best Gin I have ever tried. read more

Great local business to invest your time in. They have amazing spirits, a fun environment to taste in and the owners are wonderful! Their vodka is my favorite, it has such a nice finish, you won't want to miss out on trying their spirits, the whiskey is tasty as well. We would be there more often if there were longer hours! read more

I thought I wasn't much of a gin drinker until we went here. Not only was the tasting a smart method to introduce me to the vodka and gin they distill, but the inclusion of a mini-cocktail really helped convince me that I could enjoy gin. I had an Old Vermont, using the gin. It was smooth and refreshing. I actually liked the juniper used in the Trillium Gin because it wasn't as harsh as others I have tried. I would definitely recommend it and we left with our own bottle. read more

Trail Distilling - Comfortable tasting room - Distilleries Near Me - Oregon City, Oregon

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Stopped in on a whim while driving by. My new favorite gin. The gin and tonic here is excellent and even got a tour of the distillery. Super friendly staff, Sean was very personable and funny. A great date night! read more

Excellent service, excellent spirits, beautiful tasting room. Very much worth a visit.

This is a new tasting room that is very inviting. We tasted the Gin & Vodka which were very good! The owners gave a tour of their distillery. It is a very clean operation and the tour very informative. Highly recommend giving this distillery a try. read more

A new business in the Oregon City area. We have been watching it be built for awhile and once it opened, we decided to go in an check it out. What an awesome place. They gave us tastings of their Vodka and Gin. Wow! Having just recently done distilled liquor tastings in other Portland locations, Trail Distilling is by far the best of the bunch, the light and aromatic taste that certainly does not need a mixer to enjoy. The owners took their time to explain the distilling process and what goes into their particular Vodka and Gin, as well as providing a tour of their stills and equipment. The tasting room is very comfortable and inviting. I encourage anyone to give this new establishment a try.....guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more