Bird Creek Distillery — Local services in Portland

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough" Mark Twain.

My taste buds were delightfully, shocked at Bird Creek tasting room. Barley whiskeys made with ancient, heritage and heirloom barley growing in the wondrous valleys and prairies of Washington and Oregon. Best is always local in my book.

Mark whiskey steward / owneg set me up a 6-flight. Nose notes, sip, swish swish and swallow - wait for the bite in the throat. I’m not very sophisticated at tasting, but I know what I like and I know how I want sizzle sizzle thrill-izle on my gums permeating thousands of bulbulous linings on mu mouth and tongue - then like a rocket bursting in flames from the launch pad blazing down into space, my throat. Ah! Houston, we have whiskey lift off - particularly the purple Egyptian was fire!

Cool the distiller is native American owned - love to our native friends who here thousands and thousands years before the white man. Bird Creek whiskey’s taste great exceeding my expect-taste-ins! The barley is clean, salmon safe and pesticide free, some whiskeys will be certified organic in the future

Baronese German heritage only grown in Washington. The purple Egyptian is an ancient grain 7000 years old. I thought I could smell the field when I stuck my nose in the glass. It’s grassy. Full pint single cast and small batch full pint were great - yet the purple Egyptian (originally from middle East, Caspian Sea region traveled to Egypt to make beer) delivered a floral fruity and caramelized sweet taste with a shot of spice. Ah!

Master whiskey mind and owner, Mark, took me on a journey of the grains and whiskey tastes, but I gotta be honest after sipping 7 whiskeys it was all a taste bud blur but for sure I knew I wanted a bottle of the purple Egyptian to go!

By the way, I discovered this whiskey shopping the PSU farmers market. Bird Creek had a little booth set up and although in the morning I’m not ready for whiskey I had to give it a try. The fire and the spice hit me delightfully. And I knew I had to get over to the tasting room. Been there done that and wanna be there do that again.

The tasting room is conveniently located with Portland coffee roasters, also Mark’s brainchild. And got to check into joining the whiskey club that Mark is...

Tucked away in the back of a wonderful coffee shop, Bird Creek Distillery is a real find for anyone who loves a good single malt American Whiskey. My recent trip there was beyond amazing, all thanks to Preston, the brains behind their incredible single malt whiskey tasting experience.

Right from the moment I walked in, I felt the warmth and excitement in the air. Preston's love for what he does really shines through as he talked me through the ins and outs of Bird Creek's top-notch single malt whiskeys. His know-how about how they make each batch, the distinct flavors, and even the backstory of the distillery itself blew me away.

What makes Preston stand out isn't just his expertise, but his genuine care to make sure every visitor has a blast. He took the time to get what I liked and made the tasting tailor-made for my taste buds. The way he described each whiskey, you could tell he was really passionate about it all. The vibe at Bird Creek Distillery was just perfect for an unforgettable experience. You could tell they'd thought of every little detail to make the tasting super enjoyable.

And Preston's hospitality? Totally top-notch. He went above and beyond to make sure I not only had a great time tasting but left with a deeper love for what goes into making Bird Creek's spirits so special.

Whether you're a whiskey pro or just looking to try something new, you've gotta swing by Bird Creek Distillery with Preston leading the way. Get ready to be wowed by the flavors, learn a ton from Preston, and make some memories you won't soon forget. Trust me, it's an experience worth savoring long after you've finished...

I scheduled a whiskey tasting for my partner’s 30th birthday, using their website - which was super easy, by the way, and I highly recommend it. My partner is a big fan of whiskey and this spot looked small but interesting. Our group of four had some issues with scheduling and arrived slightly late, but the owner was both understanding and very kind. He kept the tasting for us even though almost every other place in town was closed for snow! Once the four of us were settled in he kicked things off and I just felt so special. It was a lovely, intimate experience. I don’t drink much whiskey but I enjoyed the explanations of the distilling process and the flavors, I loved the company’s story, and my partner had a really great time. I bought him one of their delicious bottles of whiskey as a gift and he kept talking about the tasting all day. Our two friends agreed it was awesome. And it was so very affordable! Thanks to Bird Creek for your patience and for bringing a unique...