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'''House Spirits Distillery''' is an American craft distiller based in Portland, Oregon and found in 2004. This company primary focuses on the innovation of the craft distilling and the quality of ingredients to create several flavors of liqueur as a [[distilled spirits]]. Its spirits include Aviation American Gin, Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey, Krogstad Festlig Aquavit, Volstead Vodka, House Spirits Series Coffee Liqueur, and House Spirits Series White Dog Whiskey. These products are all hand crafted in a small batch. Their factory and retail store are located in the heart of Portland district and offering a testing room to allow people to have a chance to taste all types of products.
'''House Spirits Distillery''' is an American craft distiller based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in [[Corvallis, Oregon|Corvallis]] in 2004 and moved to Portland in 2005.<ref name=Row>{{cite web |url= http://www.distilleryrowpdx.com/house-spirits/ |title= House Spirits Distillery |publisher= Distillery Row PDX |accessdate= April 20, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Win>{{cite news |last= Culverwell |first= Wendy |title= House Spirits' Gin Win |url= http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/print-edition/2013/03/08/house-spirits-gin-win.html |accessdate= April 20, 2014 |newspaper= [[Portland Business Journal]] |date= March 8, 2013}}</ref> Its production facility and tasting room is located on Portland's "Distillery Row" in the Central Eastside Industrial District.<ref name=Row/><ref name=Boost>{{cite news |last= Culverwell |first= Wendy |title= Portland's Growing Distillery Industry Provides Economic Boost |url= http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/print-edition/2012/05/25/portlands-growing-distillery-industry.html?page=all |accessdate= April 20, 2014 |newspaper= [[Portland Business Journal]] |date= May 25, 2012}}</ref> The distillery's flagship brand is [[Aviation American Gin]], which comprises 80% of its production.<ref name=Win/><ref name=Visit>{{cite web |url= http://www.thekitchn.com/aviation-gin-maker-tour-173650 |title= A Visit with Colin Howard of House Spirits Distillery in Portland, Oregon |last= Cyd |first= Leela |date= July 18, 2012 |publisher= [[The Kitchn]] |accessdate= April 20, 2014}}</ref> Other products include Krogstad Festlig [[aquavit]], Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey, made from malted barley grown in the [[Pacific Northwest]], and [[Andrew Volstead|Volstead]] Vodka.<ref name=Win/> Small-batch artisanal liqueurs from House Spirits have included Japanese-style [[shōchū]], and coffee liqueur.<ref name=Serious>{{cite web |url= http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/04/distillery-tour-house-spirits-portland-krogstad-aviation.html?ref=latestc |last= Anderson |first= Heather Arndt |title= Behind the Scenes at House Spirits Distillery |publisher= [[Serious Eats]] |date= April 5, 2011 |accessdate= April 20, 2014}}</ref>



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==History==
The company was originally found by its co-owner NFL legend Joe Montana and Thomas Mooney. <ref>http://aviationgin.com/wp-content/uploads/House-Spirits-Distillery-PDX-Opening-FINAL.pdf?b3a7bb</ref>The founders came together with their passion about distributing quality distilled spirit. They were the first recognized distiller and bartender partnership in the US. They was trying over 30 different recipes to create its decent crafts. Today its rewarding product as Aviation American Gin that is produced by a unique bottle design, turns its corporate spirits and brand energy into a way of lifestyle.<ref>http://www.fool.com/investing/businesswire/2013/03/05/house-spirits-distillery-debuts-distinctive-new-bo.aspx</ref>



In 2013, the company made plans to expand its distribution to 35 states in a deal with distributor [[Southern Wine & Spirits]].<ref name=Win/> The same year, House Spirits opened a second tasting room at [[Portland International Airport]].<ref>{{cite journal |url= http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/travel-and-outdoors/tripster/articles/house-spirits-lands-at-pdx-airport-august-2013 |date= August 9, 2013 |first= Alisha |title= Gorder House Spirits Lands at PDX Airport |journal= [[Portland Monthly]] |accessdate= April 20, 2014}}</ref> Former NFL quarterback [[Joe Montana]] is an investor in the company.<ref name=Win/>


==See also==
*[[List of distilleries in Portland, Oregon]]


== References ==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://housespirits.com Official Website]
*[http://housespirits.com House Spirits Distillery] (official website)


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House Spirits Distillery is an American craft distiller based in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in Corvallis in 2004 and moved to Portland in 2005.[1][2] Its production facility and tasting room is located on Portland's "Distillery Row" in the Central Eastside Industrial District.[1][3] The distillery's flagship brand is Aviation American Gin, which comprises 80% of its production.[2][4] Other products include Krogstad Festlig aquavit, Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey, made from malted barley grown in the Pacific Northwest, and Volstead Vodka.[2] Small-batch artisanal liqueurs from House Spirits have included Japanese-style shōchū, and coffee liqueur.[5]

In 2013, the company made plans to expand its distribution to 35 states in a deal with distributor Southern Wine & Spirits.[2] The same year, House Spirits opened a second tasting room at Portland International Airport.[6] Former NFL quarterback Joe Montana is an investor in the company.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "House Spirits Distillery". Distillery Row PDX. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e Culverwell, Wendy (March 8, 2013). "House Spirits' Gin Win". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  3. ^ Culverwell, Wendy (May 25, 2012). "Portland's Growing Distillery Industry Provides Economic Boost". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  4. ^ Cyd, Leela (July 18, 2012). "A Visit with Colin Howard of House Spirits Distillery in Portland, Oregon". The Kitchn. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  5. ^ Anderson, Heather Arndt (April 5, 2011). "Behind the Scenes at House Spirits Distillery". Serious Eats. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "Gorder House Spirits Lands at PDX Airport". Portland Monthly. August 9, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2014. {{cite journal}}: |first= missing |last= (help)