Posted by Michael Heavener on April 28, 2012 0 Comments
The revised edition of the Distillery Row Passport will be released in June 2012. With that we are excited to welcome Vinn Distillery to Distillery Row and the passport. Vinn's physical plant is located in Wilsonville, OR, but they are opening a tasting room on the Row for their delightful rice-based spirits. Vinn will make an exciting and unique addition to our Distillery Row family.
In addition, in anticipation of the upcoming PDX Urban Wineries Passport (yes, you've read it here first) we've included a brand-new winery (relocated from California) which has set up shop in the Distillery Row neighborhood. Alchemy Wine Productions is located by Stone Barn Brandyworks and we're excited to have them in the passport (and we thank them for honoring the Integrity Spirits page in the current passport).
The Distillery Row Passport team will be attending T.O.A.S.T. the annual tasting event thrown by the Oregon Distiller's Guild the weekend of April 29-30. To celebrate Oregon's distillers as well as our upcoming new passports, both the 2012 Distillery Row Passport and the PDX Urban Wineries Passport will be available for PRE-SALE for 25% off. Check out the online store, get your passports, and visit TOAST at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland to taste spirits from Oregon and around the nation.
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Posted by Michael Heavener on March 31, 2012 0 Comments
It's with great sadness that we report that Integrity Spirits has closed their doors. Integrity is one of the original Distillery Row founders and has always been a favorite amongst locals for their unique spirits and quirky personalities. If you're a fan of their most popular products, 12 Bridges Gin or Trillium Absinthe, scour the local liquor stores and get what you can before it's gone for good!
While the loss of Integrity is sad news for us here on the Row, we're consoled by the fact that momentum on Distillery Row is picking up speed. In the next month we'll be announcing all new members of Distillery Row as well as releasing the new 2012 Distillery Row Passport which will include our new members and will make touring Distillery Row even more fun, easy, and affordable.
Until then, current Distillery Row Passports are still usable. Although they are printed with a May 31st expiration date, that date is relevant only for the bonus partner discounts in the back of the booklet. The distilleries themselves will honor your passport until you've used it.
New year...new members...new products...new events...new passport...we couldn't be more excited!
Thanks for helping make Distillery Row one of Portland's best new attractions and we look forward to seeing you again in 2012!
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Posted by Michael Heavener on January 18, 2012 0 Comments
Distillery Row was hopping with activity through the holidays. In addition, we've been getting a lot of great press both locally and nationally. Check out some of these links to see what people have been saying about Portland's hottest new tourist attraction.
Portland Never Sleeps
Playboy.com
http://www.playboy.com/nightlife/never-sleeps-portland
Buvare: Distillery Row
The Chocolate of Meats: Taste Matters for the Urban Epicurian
http://www.thechocolateofmeats.com/2012/01/buvare-distillery-row.html
Best of 2011: Drink
Thrillist
http://www.thrillist.com/bars/portland/best-of-2011-drink
10 Best Things About Portland Oregon
Paste Magazine
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2012/01/the-10-best-things-about-portland-ore.html
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Posted by Michael Heavener on November 03, 2011 0 Comments
There's no better way to experience Distillery Row than to visit with a group of friends. What better way to spend a rainy fall afternoon than sampling the finest craft spirits Oregon has to offer? Whether it's gin, vodka, flavored rum or the harder stuff like white dog or absinthe, there's something for everyone. New group discounts of Distillery Row Passports make bringing friends or co-workers even more affordable. Save 20% on 10-packs (that's two free passports!) in our online store. Or call or email with special requests or questions about custom tours.
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