Description
Eastside Distilling has been producing high-quality, master-crafted Small-Batch Bourbon, American Whiskey, Flavored Whiskeys, A Potato – Gluten-Free Vodka, American Rum, Spiced Rums, and Holiday Drinks 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 introduced Below Deck Rums, the first in a series fine and flavored rums in 2009, and has since launched several more award-winning spirits, including Burnside Bourbon and Portland Potato Vodka, and our new Cherry Bomb Whiskey. Eastside also produces small batch and seasonal products like our Holiday Spiced Liqueur and new Peppermint Bark and Egg Nog Liqueurs.
Barrel Hitch Oregon Oak American Whiskey
Eastside Distilling Tasting Note
Barrel Hitch Oregon Oak is an american whiskey bottled at 88 proof – Here we took the southern stand-by and brought it home to the Northwest. Oregon’s diverse climate grows a rare, drought resistant oak that was primarily used as fire wood as it was hard to season without warping the planks. However, some clever vintners knew the potential of the mighty oak that no one wanted. Motivated by the rising cost of importing French varietals and the importance of making the craft more sustainable they set off on a grand experiment that changed the cask landscape forever. As luck would have it the resulting wines were brilliant. Today there is a two year wait for new barrels and we’re proud owners of a small handful available. These are used as agents for a second aging of our Barrel Hitch which we will rest up to 4 months. The resulting whiskey is layered with high octane flavors from the first barrel and a smattering of savory spice from the second.
Market Wired Tasting Note
Immediate dessert tannins with a medium octane punch. Lingers on upper palate with white oak, caramel, coal and vanilla. Flavor remains with you long after you’ve enjoyed your sip.
Award
PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – Jul 20, 2015) – Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTCQB: ESDI), a producer of award-winning master-crafted spirits, has launched two new American Whiskeys, Barrel Hitch American Whiskey and Barrel Hitch ‘Oregon Oak’ American Whiskey.
