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Ghost from the Vine

This is a grape spirit from Oregon-grown grapes, quite neutral and 75% (150 proof) alcohol.  We have bottled it in 1.75 liter glass containers; about a half gallon.  Ghost from the Vine is for those...

Cherry Matsutake

The Cherry Matsutake Brandy pairs the dark and spicy forest floor of the Pacific Northwest with the sun-soaked orchard cherries hanging on the banks of the Columbia River. All spirits mashed, distilled, blended and bottled...

Quince Liqueur

The range of shapes and textures of the various quince are fun to examine and provide relief from the ardor of hand-chopping.  In twelve years, we have witnessed only two people eat a raw quince. ...

Nocino

We scour the streets of Portland for low-hanging, well-laden walnut trees for our Nocino. After relieving our friends and neighbors of this hand-staining, squirrel-attracting nut, harvested in its immature stage in early summer, we dice...

Haskap Liqueur

Our variety of Haskap berries are native to Hokkaido.  Haskaps, also called Honey berries  are an edible honeysuckle with an inky purple color, sweet-tart flavor, and very high anthocyanin content. They're almost nonexistent in the...