Woodinville Whiskey Co.

Did the regular tour and really enjoyed it—super informative and just a good vibe all around. Loved that our guide, Jamie, actually works on the distilling side too, so you’re hearing everything straight from someone who’s hands-on with the process. You can tell they care about the craft. I didn’t do a bottle fill since I wasn’t able to bring one back with me, but if you ask nicely, they’ll usually let you try samples from the two barrels they’ve got out for their hand-fill station—very cool touch! Overall just a fun, nice tour with a knowledgeable and chill crew. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

Fabulous tasting experience at one of Washington’s best distilleries. Bourbon and Rye lead the way, and there are often some special releases available here to try and buy. We loved the products but we also loved the friendly helpful and passionate staff.

For those interested in whiskey, booking a tour of this distillery can be a great experience. It includes tasting a variety of different whiskeys in a beautiful setting filled with a pleasant and inviting aroma, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Stopped by to try some of the whiskies and very glad we did. Many different flavours to try. At the end of our tasting, they finished us off with a surprise tasting of their maple syrup aged in whisky barrels, we ended up buying a bottle it was so good.

Great find while here working a contract! The personal tour and tastings were outstanding! I signed up to do the tour/bottle a single barrel of my choosing, and choose the Rye which is surprising as I lean toward bourbons. I'll be stopping by on a return trip later this year. Kudos to a great staff!

I purchased this At-Home aging kit from Costco. I followed the directions to the T and I still couldn't get the barrel to seal and would leak. I could get water to stop leaking, but when I would fill with White Dog it leaked. I tried everything to include, emptying again, submerging in water for hours, and placing natural bees wax around the rim. I thought I got the leak to stop when I placed my barrel in my utility closet. After one month, I went to check the taste and noticed I had lost more than half of the yield and the barrel was light. I ended up just emptying the entire barrel and found out I had lost near 70% of the whisky. As you can see in the pictures, out of the 2 - 750ml bottles of barrel strength, I was only able to fill a quarter of ONE of the jars. This is entirely unacceptable for a $125 aging kit. I reached out to Woodinville and they said I could either stop by (not driving across the state) or they could send me a new kit. They have yet to send me anything. Don't waste your money. Update: Experience Manager Matt personally called me to apologize and is making things right. I believe customer service truly makes the product what it is. If you stand by your product, in this case whisky, then your customer service should mirror how good it is, and this is what they did. I will now make sure there's a Woodinville bottle in my cabinet at all times. Kodus and Cheers!

Great place to taste some really good whiskey and bourbon. They usually have some distillery only options as well. Tasting fee is $10 I think but waived with the purchase of a bottle. The staff is professional, polite and well informed. I have had many conversations about the options offered with Marcus, so if you get him, enjoy the conversation. Parking is tight as they share the parking lot with Hollywood Tavern (also great!).

My wife and I, whom both really enjoy bourbon, received the “age your own Woodinville whiskey” kit from our kids for Christmas, and had the exact same experience as the other reviewer here - at least insofar as losing all the contents. I too followed the instructions to a T, and tried soaking the barrel repeatedly with hot water. After I thought it had finally sealed, we poured in the raw whiskey. After three weeks my wife picked up the barrel and asked me “did you actually put anything in here?” We decided to just empty it and see how much was left. The picture shows all that remained from the entire two bottles. We don’t have the heart to tell our kids their money was wasted, and since Woodinville doesn’t provide a phone number or even an email address on their website, that tells me they don’t want to hear about it. Update: I sent an email to the email address provided below on Jan 30, and haven’t received a response as of Feb 5.

Great time thanks to helpful staff Jamie. Excellent knowledge and especially gracious hospitality. We couldn't ask for more.

Whiskey fans, whiskey snobs, cocktail sippers, people or like it on the rocks, just neat, or straight from the barrel-ers, cannot recommend coming here enough. Have you been someone that has witnessed the Bourbon craze blowing up year over year? Do you want to know why? - it is because good bourbon has been getting good attention and growing more and more! This place is a prime example of that! It only grows and grows each year and their offerings have grown both in diversity and in quality. For those that are just semi interested in whiskey, go here, have a flight tasting. The staff is friendly, well informed, and you should not be afraid to ask questions. Treat it no different than a wine tasting nearby. Have them walk you through what to do, how to prep your palate, how to properly smell spirits, and how to best taste straight whiskey (or with added water/ice - no judgment here). Their flights and with a barrel aged Maple Syrup that is soooooo dang tasty and good. You will likely try their flagship bourbon, their rye, and then maybe a finished bourbon that was finished in something fun like Apple Wood (and you'd be surprised how much you can taste the difference). For those that are the bourbon enthusiasts, the real visit is something you want to plan. They offer a tour that is only $100 which not only comes with wider amount of variety for tastings, a walkthrough with all the history of the distillery, but most amazingly, comes with your chance to fill your own bottle of bourbon straight from the barrel. These single cask, straight from the barrel, distiller's picks are far more expensive in store, and when I went, we were able to choose between a bourbon or rye whiskey. You get to taste each, fill your bottle and label it including marking its proof at the time measured. So for only $100, you get a straight from the barrel cask strength whiskey chosen by the distillers, multiple tastings on the tour, and some great history learning about a Woodinville gem that has been blowing up on the national (and maybe global?) scale! Highly recommend, very worth it. Even if you only "like" whiskey, it is very fun to do just to learn and get educated on all of the steps and processes it takes to make your favorite sippers or cocktail sprits. Cheers

Great tasting whiskey tastings at a reasonable price of $10. Very good tasting whiskeys. Very friendly staff. The flagship rye whiskey is made with baker's rye which is sweeter and not as peppery. Thea the bourbon drinkers rye.

I'm a fan of their whiskey so I'm thrilled to visit this place whenever I have a chance. The tasting room isn't as large as other distilleries like Westland, but it's a reasonable space to get a tasting. It's worth checking out the tasting room once in a while since they release distillery-only exclusives. For example today I was able to try a single barrel 7 year pick that was limited to just 200 bottles. It's the best rye they ever made. If you can't come in person, they do offer online orders and shipping of your state allows it. Overall, great distillery representing the best of what WA state has to offer.

I came in last week visiting from Nashville. I wanted to do a tasting but the employees acted like I was interrupting their conversation so I didn't feel welcome. I purchased the syrup and then just went next door to buy a cocktail. It would've been great to have been asked if I wanted to try something, because I definitely came to buy a bottle of whiskey. It was two ladies working, Only reason I am not giving it a 1 star is I love the syrup and I have been a Woodinville customer for years.

Knowledgeable staff, generous pours, beautiful facility. The five year whiskey lacks some oak flavor but was pleasant. The applewood smoked bourbon was wonderful and sweet with nice heat. Unfortunately, cannot ship a bottle home. It is sold only here. They sell the climate being more conducive to good bourbon aging, but it doesn't quite compare to good Kentucky bourbon according to my better half.

I love Whiskey I love Whiskey Tasting I love distilleries So of course we had to go to a Woodinville Whiskey tasting! My buddy wanted to show off his local distillery so this seemed like a good idea! Nope... it was a great idea! Typical distillery set up with a lot of wood and industrial finishes and a great merchandise area too ! The bar is good size, multiple tastings found simultaneously! The Cooper Pot stills and column stills are on display of course! The host took us through the tasting with knowledge and passion for the craft! I really enjoyed this stop! I highly recommend you come in and have a tasting, you'll thanks me!

Very friendly service and good value for a tasting. It's also awesome that it's dog-friendly. The whiskeys were not my favorite, as I picked up on heavy smoky notes from the deeply charred barrels. We liked the Rye the best and took a bottle home. Their maple syrup was amazing so we grabbed a bottle of that too!

For the longest time I've been wanting to stop by Woodinville Whiskey Company and I was in the area so I decided to make a quick trip here. They have a small parking lot but I was able to snag a spot. When I walked in I asked about their tours and was told that they were all booked and it's recommended to book one a couple weeks in advanced. Regardless I stayed for a tasting. I didn't get a tour but the person who gave me a tasting did give me some history, giving me tidbits such as it's the largest distillery in Washington State. Their tasting is $10 for four 0.5oz pours, starting with their flagship bourbon whiskey. It's a 90 proof whiskey that's slightly sweet, easy to sip, and has nice viscosity and richness. Next is their rye whiskey which is spicier than the bourbon but not super spicy compared to other ryes I've tasted. It's more mellow and I enjoyed sipping on it as a typically-bourbon drinker, although the spice is very much on the tongue. The third tasting was their port cask which is their bourbon whiskey finished in emptied port casks for an additional six months. This adds more color to the whiskey and makes it milder in spice. The last tasting was their Moscatel finished which is their bourbon finished in 10-year-old Moscatel de Setúbal pipes and it's definitely spicier than all the other ones I tasted. They ended the tasting with their barrel-aged maple syrup which is way more complex than your typical maple syrup and is a nice way to cleanse the pallet. This was a cool tasting and I am glad to finally be able to check this off my list.

Lost in the area I drive by with a double take on a tavern and whisky tasting next to one another. After finding my way to my Errand and I returned for a lovely lunch in the tavern and a whiskey tasting. What a lucky find for me although this is an established must see spot. Everyone except for me knew about this whiskey. So now I know and now you know. This is a worthy stop. The $10 tasting is waived if you buy some. And buy you shall. I am so happy with the whiskey I took home. I have attended several whiskey tastings and this is my current favorite. I purchased a Woodinville PX Sherry cask straight bourbon whiskey finished in Sherry casks. We love the whiskey but also appreciate the bottle. In addition to the whiskey I took home some barrel aged maple syrup. Aged in freshly emptied Woodinville whiskey barrels. It adds a depth of flavor that is unbelievable. These products are also available on Amazon.

Friends of ours took us to their hometown for a long weekend, our tour here was a highlight of our trip. Morgan, our tour guide was informative, knowledgeable, and fun! We got to taste all kinds of fun stuff and couldn't help buying a bottle or two on our way out. Very clean facility and a great experience!

Morgan was an amazing tour guide. Learned so much, tasted so delicious whiskey & the whole place in & out is so nice & clean.

We did a tour of the facility with Garrett, and it was so informative and fun! Learned a lot and tasted some delicious whiskey, and left with some fun swag

The tasting was so much fun to try the different types of whiskeys & bourbons & our server, Heather was amazing, patient & lots of fun.

$10 for a tasting of 4 whiskeys, and if you buy a bottle, the tasting is essentially free! Very knowledgeable and personable staff. There was a "special" whiskey too that I was able to sample. A limited edition of some sort. Also, the maple syrup... yum! I liked the straight bourbon whiskey the best and bought a bottle. All of them were pretty smooth, though.

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon for a tasting. You get to try 4 whiskey samples for $10. Theyll take the 10 off any whiskey you buy. They can't ship out of WA so we were out of luck. About a half ounce pour each. You the 3 staples of their line and a special one that changes. I liked the set up. Nice rustic bar, and they explain each sample to you. Nice experience and cool place

I loved it here! Went for a friends birthday and had a really good time. The atmosphere is really cute-tastings are stationed at barrels and you can see the processing facility through a glass window which is really fun. They were VERY welcoming of my dogs too and even gave them a "treat tasting" alongside our whiskey tasting, so cute! Garret was awesome-he knew we weren't really whiskey tasters and gave us all the fun background and simple tasting notes. He also gave us some tips to actually be able to taste the whiskey which were super helpful since we weren't used to sipping alcohol. It was a really fun, unique experience and Garret was so fun and helpful! I would definitely recommend this experience and can't wait to go back

I'd love to give Woodinville Whiskey a better review but right now, I just can't. All I want is to gift a friend a bottle of their whiskey - to represent my town and support local business - but it seems impossible. I came here at lunch and circled around to no avail - there was literally zero parking. Came again at 5:30pm, and they're closed. There are people inside who "can't help me" literally purchase one bottle, with cash, because "the register is closed". They suggested I go to Costco instead to grab a bottle. So there you have it - if you want a bottle of Woodinville Whiskey, skip the distillery and go to Costco. Their words, not mine.

Our first time here, did the whiskey tour and had a great guide. Highly recommend the tour as we learned so much from it! I left with a new view and respect of whiskey. Our favorites were their straight bourbon and their maple syrup, which we bought!

We spent the day in Woodinville and came across this Distillery! I'm a big whiskey person and this spot has been one of my favorite Distilleries I've been to. We tried the tastings 4 whiskey tastings per person for $10. If you buy a bottle they will take that $10 from the tasting off your purchase. I also purchased barrel-aged maple syrup which is amazing! I can not wait to go back for more. The staff was so friendly and helpful, I will definitely be back!

I'm a town full of wine stops, this is a breath of fresh air. If you have someone in your group that is not the biggest fine fan, stop by this place and make everyone happy. They offer a $10 whiskey tasting. You get four Tastings. I'm not the person to ask if the whiskey was good, but it was smooth. That's a plus. At the end of the tasting, they gave us a tasting of their barrel aged maple syrup. It was so good. We bought a bottle. That same night, we bought ice cream and topped it with this syrup. A definitely must try. Parking is available on site

Oh, MAN! I have officially taken my Maple Syrup game to the next level. I am so excited to shout out a very special product from this local small business - their Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup! 100% natural Maple Syrup is super healthy for you, and aging it in old Whiskey Barrels for a deeper, richer, more complex flavor is GENIUS! I love this stuff and will be a regular customer for as long as they make it. We run out of it pretty quickly in our house, since we put it on top of (or into) everything that we can possibly think of. Yum! By the way, I have never tried any of their Whiskeys! I'm here for the Maple Syrup!

Came here a while back and did a little whiskey sampling with my mom. Then went to a few wineries

While there are wonderful wine spots in the Woodinville area man does not live by wine alone! My second visit to Woodinville Whiskey (1st was in 2016) and it's a great spot. Unfortunately we did not visit on one of their designated tour days (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) but we had a chance to hang out in their tasting room and enjoy their flight. The flight line up included their flagship bourbon product at 90 proof, their 100% rye at 90 proof, their double barrel product at 86 proof, and their port cask finish at 90 proof. All good, favorite was the port cask until I was given a little sample of their cask strength product coming in at a mouth watering 122.12 proof. After having that nector I has happy to purchase a bottle to take home with me. They also offer bottle etching for an additional $20 which would make a fantastic gift for some lucky person. They also have a branded merch for their fans..had to also get a shirt! I highly recommend you visit Woodinville Whiskey if you are in the area visiting and want a little break from the grape!

Stopped by here after work for a quick tasting. Got to try 4 of the woodenville whiskeys as well as their maple syrup aged in a bourbon barrel. Great stuff! Very friendly and attentive servers. Ended up snagging a bottle of that amazing syrup. Will be great for Old Fashions.

I mean... too bad I'm already married because I would've loved to get married in this space! LOL. The hubs and I went for their free distillery tour (so fun!) and stayed for a tasting of course (spoiler alert: in love) we always have Woodinville Whiskey in the agenda whenever someone comes to visit! It's a must!

Gettin' frisky on whiskey! The girl gang came here as a pit stop from our wine tasting day in Woodinville, to try some local whiskeys. It was a fun time at Woodinville Whiskey Company. Instantly when we walked into the place on a Saturday it was crowded, but we were able to get service once we walked up to the bar. For a tasting you get to try four different whiskeys. Of all the whiskeys we tried I liked the whiskey finished in port casks, as there was a smooth and velvet-y finish, like dark chocolate and cherries from the casks, but the bold whiskey flavor was abundant. It's worth trying all four though, as everyone in our group differed on which they liked best. The front space is large enough for many groups to hang out in, with a few bar tables around the room, but not many. There are no chairs in the front space, so expect to stand around with your whiskey. They do have a water jug here for those needing a cleanser from all the booze. Plus, parking right out front! Woodinville Whiskey Company is one I'd recommend for your Woodinville day adventure, at least once. They even do free tours, so take advantage. But more importantly, solid whiskeys are to be had here.

Honestly would like to take a moment to throw a shout out to Woodinville Whiskey. Thank thank and did I say Thank you. For a amazing afternoon. Whiskey was sooo good. Even turned my girl onto a rye. Customer service and presentation was exceptional, knowledgeable & professional. Will definitely be back and will bring my friends. Also, proudly supports their Veterans and Military

I absolutely love this place and plan on returning once things open up and tours are available. Woodinville Whiskey was mere 8 minute drive from our house and is one of those hidden stops that's easy to miss. We stopped by for a tasting and was lucky to snag a barrel top. Tasting Room Covid guidelines are strictly followed (kudos for complying) which reduces their tasting space capacity to 5 outdoor barrel tops. The space are first come first serve. I recommend visiting right when they open. This is a popular spot and can get quite busy after 2pm. Tasting The tasting fee is $10 per person which applies toward any bottle purchased. We went through the standard 4 whiskey tasting and bonus taster of their triple barrel aged whiskey. We also tasted their bourbon honey, which I highly recommend. The first round was their Flagship Straight and aged 5 years in a heavily charred American Oak. This whiskey would be perfect for making creme brûlée or a simply by itself. The second round was the 100% percent Rye Whiskey and also aged in American Oak. This whiskey had a nice spiced taste and notes of honey. The third round was their Double Barrel blended whiskey and had aromas of berries, vanilla, brown sugar and stone fruit. The fourth round was their Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in port casks and perfect for sipping. The bonus tasting was their Triple Barrel Blended Whiskey which had a scent of cherries mixed with smoke and peat. And for liquid dessert, we had tasted the barrel aged maple syrup. Final thoughts The Triple Barrel was our favorite and apparently made in limited edition. We ended up purchasing 2 bottles. Customer service was friendly and the staff was happy to provide information on their distilling process. We'll definitely return for a tour once they're available.

If you are in the area and have a taste for adult beverages, this is a must visit place. They have a flight of 4 beverages to try their whiskey products and a little taste of their Maple syrup...whaaaat...Ya, that is what I said, Maple Syrup. Mighty tasty Maple Syrup at that.

Had a really fun and informative tour. We went on a weekday so it was like a private showing. Got to understand different bourbons and how it compares to Irish and Scottish whiskies. Try the maple syrup as well!

My friend brought me here as part of our girls day out. The room was empty when we walked in. We were greeted when we walked and told it is $10 for a tasting. We paid the fee and she poured us our tastings. She did not provide any explanations of the process or what were drinking so we read the description on the place mat before us. We asked a few questions but she wasn't particularly friendly. I wasn't a fan of the whiskeys but I definitely wouldn't came back after the (lack of) interaction we experienced.

Great whiskey. Friendly service! Great vibes. Thanks We were here last month. If you are a whiskey fan, this place is for you.

Wow, a great find. We went in and did a tasting of what was offered. The staff was very helpful and full of information. We really enjoyed the whiskey we had. But, the item that stole the show was the syrup. A great place to enjoy a tasty beverage or two. Loved the feel of the place.

Had the opportunity to try all 4 of their top whiskey varieties and each was very good and unique flavors. I really liked the rye, American and also found the cask strength to be phenomenal. A must try if your in the vicinity and I'll be purchasing some for my shelf as well. Service was excellent and veey knowledgeable staff. Very good!

This was the 2nd time I've been here, 1st trying out a whiskey flight! Love that this place is dog friendly! We ended up purchasing a bottle, great stuff!

Fun spot to bring out of town peeps or your locals buddies. Four tastings with a little history lesson as well. Finish with delicious maple syrup. Nice change of pace from wine tasting:) CostcoYou can even find their Whiskey at Costco!

My friends planned out my day and it started off here with a whiskey tasting. When we arrived, the lot was full and we had to circle around twice before securing a stall. We entered and walked straight to an open area at the whiskey tasting bar. The place is rustic and puts you in the mood for drinking whiskey. They told us that it's only $10 per person to sample 4 different types of whiskey. What a deal! Customer service was really good and all the girls behind the bar were very knowledgeable. The four tastings were of their Flagship Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Flagship Straight 100% Rye Whiskey, Flagship Straight American Whiskey and Microbarelled 100% Rye Whiskey. They were out of the Microbarelled 100% Rye Whiskey so they substituted it for Bourbon Whiskey finished in Port Casks. I enjoyed them all but the last one was my personal favorite. Definitely worth checking out.

Free tours on Friday at 4pm or Sat/Sun at 1pm & 3pm. Firendly staff, clean and warm environment! Free parking lot on the side for guests. As soon as you walk in, the sweet smell of whiskey hits you. Definitely recommend for a weekend visit!! The whiskey maple syrup is AMAZING. You get the flavor without the punch. And if you find maple syrup a little too sweet for your taste, don't worry because the whiskey flavor brings down the sweetness. A MUST TRY!

I took their distillery tour and have to say it was the most informative and interactive distillery tour I have been on yet. I learned so much about the distilling process. Woodinville Whiskey is well known in the Seattle area and for a good reason. The tasting room is classy the staff is knowledgeable and the spirits are tasty. I really enjoyed their bourbon whiskey and was surprised to learn they make a vodka, a delicious butterscotch vodka! Sadly they said the production of this product is limited so I don't know how long they will have it. This company is around for the long haul. They anticipate being in bars across the country in the coming years and I can't wait to see them do it. I hope the consider keeping their vodka too!

Great complimentary 30 minute tour about making whiskey. Very knowledgable tour guide. He discussed where they get their grains and the fermentation/distilling process. They provide a tasting their current whiskey mash which taste like oatmeal, not too bad. Great thing is that tours never reach a max, so you will rarely be out of luck here. They also offer $10 tastings for 3-4 different whiskeys. They also sell shirts, hats, maple syrups, & more.

COVID operations are definitely top notch. Outside, there are 4 barrels for parties to stand around as they do their tastings. Reservations are highly suggest but you can probably get in for a sampling if you get there right as they open. There are 4 whiskeys at half an ounce each and just enough of a drizzle of a bourbon aged maple syrup to finish you off.

Nice employees and great whiskey at a nice place. I have to give 4 stars because the pricing is outrageous. You can buy both the rye and the single barrel at both Costco and total wine and more for $8 cheaper than you can at their own establishment which is just annoying.

Came in today and lady seating people was extremely rude, not someone you should have representing your business. She began lecturing us on the laws of wearing masks (which we clearly understood) in a very passive aggressive manner. We all were wearing masks and never once took them off. Our entire party agreed to never return.

Stopped by to do a tasting on mother's day. We were outside for the tasting. The staff were nice and the tasting was quick despite it being busy. They sell candles too. Nice little stop while checking out the area.

Amazing service! Ask for Connor, he is fantastic and really knows his whisky. Went here for a little Sunday activity and it was the best

The double barrel whiskey is excellent! Very smooth! Ask for Matea...she was wonderful and knew exactly what we would like! Only problem was...we could not ship whiskey back to Texas! Keep up the good work Woodinville Whiskey!

This is such a cute place! My friends and I came here on a Sunday for the 3p distillery tour! We were led in through the glass doors. First the distiller man who led the tour told us the history about the distillery and then he talked us through the process of whiskey making. A lot of it kind of went over my head, but it was really interesting to see the different vats with the grain mash that showed different stages of fermentation. You could really see the bubbling activity! We also got to try a little sample of grain mash and it tasted sweet, like mushy frosted cornflakes. I liked it! Then we went back downstairs and the distiller talked more about the production of whiskey. The room with all the barrels was pretty cool. Once the whiskey goes into the wooden casks, that's when the aging starts! And they send all the barrels to age on this facility located at a farm where they also grow the grains to make the whiskey! It's like the circle of life! After the distillery tour, we went back to the tasting room to do a tasting flight of whiskey. For $10, you get to taste four of their whiskies (and the $10 can go towards a purchase). The flight is of their bourbon whiskey, their American whiskey, and two kinds of rye whiskey. My friend and heard that their vodka (yes, they make a vodka too!) was really good, so the pourer let her swap out one of the rye whiskies for the vodka. All of the whiskies were very strong. I don't know much about whiskey. I thought that they went down smoothly. The vodka was also really smooth and I rather like it! Our other friend who is a whiskey connoisseur asked our pourer about any of their whiskeys that are more of a smokey flavor. I think the pourer said something about how they don't do the process which would typically give whiskey that smokiness, but that they had a whiskey that had that flavor, so she let him try it. That was really cool of them. The pourers really know their stuff. The tour and the tasting was a fun activity - the staff is great and the the space is really charming!

Must try when you're in Woodinville! It's especially fun to do on its own but also good to break up wine tasting. Their whiskeys are a local favorite for a reason! The space is nicely laid out and the staff is friendly. Fun!