The Spirits of Portland: 10 distilleries accessible by bus

Whether you’re from Portland or not, most people know of our exceptional craft beers and locally produced wines. But did you know that the greater Portland metropolitan area is home to almost twenty local distilleries? And just as you’d expect, the distilling practices that create Portland spirits fall right in line with our usual high standards for quality, including small batch productions and seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Featured here are ten of Portland’s easily accessible distilleries, complete with the closest bus, MAX, or Streetcar stops. Tasting room hours vary at each location, so visit distillery websites for more information before making your journey. Take advantage of TriMet’s trip planner to enter your starting location and the distillery’s address as the ending location for a detailed trip itinerary. Enjoy!

1. Bull Run Distilling Company 2259 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210

Photo by Bull Run on Yelp

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“The Bull Run watershed is the primary drinking water supply for the City of Portland. It’s the same beautiful, raw water we add to each of our spirits – and it’s the same soft water that helps create the great mouth feel in each of our spirits. Arriving in 2015: Bull Run has dedicated two 800-gallon distilling vats to this Oregon-made whiskey. That’s right — not Scotch, not Irish, not Bourbon, but “Oregon Whiskey” distilled using local water and grains and aged in the unique Oregon climate. While it’s expected to be released in 2015, the whiskey will decide when it’s good n’ ready.” ~Bull Run Distilling Company

Accessibility by bus:

NW 23rd & Raleigh Southbound Stop ID 9030 – 0.06 miles away • Served by line 15
NW 23rd & Raleigh Northbound Stop ID 9031 – 0.06 miles away • Served by line 15

2. Clear Creek Distillery 2389 NW Wilson St, Portland, OR 97210

Photo by Kenn Wilson on flickr

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“Founded in 1985 by Steve McCarthy, today Clear Creek Distillery carries forward a world renowned portfolio of eaux de vie, grappa, liqueurs and whiskey all distilled in our Portland facility from Pacific Northwest fruits and Scottish barley. We use traditional European pot stills along with techniques learned in Alsace and Switzerland, then perfected through 30 years of Oregon craftsmanship. Our products are served in the World’s best restaurants and appreciated by connoisseurs everywhere.” ~Clear Creek Distillery

Accessibility by bus:

NW Vaughn & 24th Westbound Stop ID 6014 – 0.04 miles away • Served by lines 15, 77
NW Vaughn & 24th Eastbound Stop ID 6013 – 0.06 miles away • Served by lines 15, 77

3. Eastside Distilling 1512 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Photo by Eastside Distilling on Yelp

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“Eastside Distilling has been producing high-quality, hand-crafted spirits in Southeast Portland’s Distillery Row since 2008. We believe that locally-produced spirits simply taste better, so all of our unique products are made right here in Portland, Oregon from natural ingredients in small batches for unparalleled quality and taste.” ~Eastside Distilling

SE 7th & Clay Northbound Stop ID 7856 – 0.03 miles away • Served by line 4
SE 7th & Clay Southbound Stop ID 7855 – 0.04 miles away • Served by line 4
SE Hawthorne & 6th Eastbound Stop ID 2594 – 0.06 miles away • Served by lines 4, 10, 14
SE Madison & 7th Westbound Stop ID 3641 – 0.06 miles away • Served by lines 10, 14

4. House Spirits Distillery 2025 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Photo by Kenn Wilson on flickr

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“Founded in 2004 in Oregon, House Spirits Distillery is a leader of America’s craft distilling movement. Our award-winning products are batch-distilled and are inspired by a passion for quality spirits and delicious cocktails. Located in the heart of Portland’s famous Distillery Row, each of our spirits has the richness and craftsmanship to be enjoyed on their own and also lend themselves beautifully to your best-loved drinks and cocktails.” ~House Spirits Distillery

SE 7th & Harrison Southbound Stop ID 7859 – 0.01 miles away • Served by line 4
SE 7th & Harrison Northbound Stop ID 7860 – 0.03 miles away • Served by line 4
SE Grand & Mill Northbound Stop ID 2171 – 0.14 miles away • Served by Streetcar CL and lines 31, 32, 33
SE M L King & Mill Southbound Stop ID 5933 – 0.18 miles away • Served by Streetcar CL and lines 31, 32, 33

5. Industrial Row Distillery 645 N Tillamook St #3, Portland, OR 97277

Photo by Industrial Row Distillery

Not yet on Yelp

“IRD is a grain to bottle distillery that believes in quality above all. At IRD, our first spirit is Vodka. We perfected the process and the result is Dystopia Vodka. Our vodka retains a characteristic aroma with a subtle hint of flavor originating from the grain it was made from. On top of this we leave it unfiltered – just pure distillate and crystal mountain water.” ~Industrial Row Distillery

N Interstate & Tillamook Northbound Stop ID 11840 – 0.1 miles away • Served by line 35
N Interstate & Tillamook Southbound Stop ID 11844 – 0.11 miles away • Served by line 35
Albina/Mississippi MAX Station Southbound Stop ID 11506 – 0.18 miles away • Served by MAX Yellow line
Albina/Mississippi MAX Station Northbound Stop ID 11509 – 0.21 miles away • Served by MAX Yellow line

6. New Deal Distillery 900 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214

Photo by New Deal Distillery on Yelp

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“New Deal Distillery provides high quality, craft-distilled spirits, inspired by the DIY spirit of Portland. All of our artisan vodkas are made locally in small batches with Bull Run water and natural and organic ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible.” ~New Deal Distillery

SE Madison & 7th Westbound Stop ID 3641 – 0.13 miles away • Served by lines 10, 14
SE Hawthorne & 9th Eastbound Stop ID 2597 – 0.15 miles away • Served by lines 10, 14
Click here for more nearby stops including lines 4, 6, 15, 70, and Streetcar CL

7. Rogue Distillery and Public House 1339 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97209

Photo by Will Vanlue on flickr

3.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“Before any Rogue Spirit heads out the door, we give it a final look over to check on quality and flavor. At each step along the way, we know our ingredients because we planted them, we grew them, we harvested them, we floor malted, roasted and smoked them, and because we took the extra time to bottle them by hand. Spirits made from scratch deserve to be bottled by hand. Taste the difference it makes the next time you open a bottle of Rogue Spirits.” ~Rogue Distillery

NW Glisan & 14th Westbound Stop ID 2046 – 0.06 miles away • Served by line 77
NW Everett & 14th Eastbound Stop ID 1608 – 0.06 miles away • Served by line 77
NW 11th & Everett Southbound Stop ID 10755 – 0.12 miles away • Served by Streetcars NS, CL
NW 10th & Glisan Northbound Stop ID 10772 – 0.17 miles away • Served by Streecars NS, CL

8. Rolling River Spirits 1215 SE 8th Ave Ste H, Portland, OR 97214

Photo by Rolling River on Yelp

No reviews on Yelp

“Rolling River Spirits is a family-owned and operated craft distillery located in Portland, Oregon. Our Rolling River Vodkas, Gins, and Whiskeys are handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, with only the finest ingredients. Our family’s Master Distiller, Tim Rickard, personally creates each blend using his own custom-built stills and Portland’s renowned pure water, which stems from our tallest peaks and one of the city’s most revered icons– Mt. Hood.” ~Rolling River Spirits

SE Madison & 7th Westbound Stop ID 3641 – 0.09 miles away • Served by lines 10, 14
SE Hawthorne & 9th Eastbound Stop ID 2597 – 0.15 miles away • Served by lines 10, 14
Click here for more nearby stops including lines 4, 6, 15, 70, and Streetcar CL

9. Stone Barn Brandyworks 3315 SE 19th, Portland, OR 97202

Photo by Stone Barn Brandyworks

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“Stone Barn Brandyworks produces craft distilled, regional fruit brandies, brandy-based liqueurs, and when fruit is not in season, we keep making whiskey.” ~Stone Barn Brandyworks

SE Powell & 21st Westbound Stop ID 4623 – 0.11 miles away • Served by lines 9, 66
SE Powell & 21st Eastbound Stop ID 4622 – 0.12 miles away • Served by lines 9, 66
SE 17th & Rhine Northbound Stop ID 13693 – 0.11 miles away • Served by lines 17, 70
SE 17th & Rhine Southbound Stop ID 13704 – 0.15 miles away • Served by lines 17, 70

10. Vinn Distillery 833 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214

Photo by Vinn Distillery

4.5 Stars on Yelp $$

“Vinn Distillery is a family-owned local distiller of rice-based products. We craft our products by hand right here in Oregon, using methods passed down for generations. Since our spirits are made entirely from rice, they have the added benefit of being gluten-free. We are excited to have our tasting room located right in the heart of Distillery Row in southeast Portland. Come visit us there and sample all our products!” ~Vinn Distillery

SE Madison & 7th Westbound Stop ID 3641 – 0.07 miles away • Served by: 10, 14
SE Hawthorne & 9th Eastbound Stop ID 2597 – 0.11 miles away • Served by lines 10, 14
Click here for more nearby stops including lines 4, 6, 15, 70, and Streetcar CL