Oregon Whiskey 101 Class
Since founding Bull Run Distillery in 2011, distiller Lee Medoff has been devoted to one thing: defining Oregon Whiskey, a pioneering style of craft whiskey on the cusp of taking the American Whiskey category by storm. Medoff, an Oregon native and thought leader in the national distilling industry, believes we are living in the golden age of Oregon Whiskey and during this class, he’ll show us why Portland’s unique climate and intimate connection with the brewing industry provides the perfect backdrop for distilling and aging Oregon Single Malt Whiskey.
During this exciting Portland Culinary Alliance class, Medoff will take us on a behind-the-scenes tour of his urban distillery in NW Portland and talk to us about all things Oregon whiskey. He’ll show us the different stages of making Oregon Whiskey; we’ll discuss why Oregon Whiskey tends to be distilled from 100% malted barley; he’ll pull samples straight from the barrel so we can taste how the barrel aging process impacts the spirit at different stages; we’ll do a comparative tasting of Oregon Whiskey alongside other celebrated American whiskies—like corn, rye and bourbon—and taste Bull Run Distillery’s flagship Oregon Single Malt alongside Single Malts from other regions.
Program: Oregon Whiskey 101 Class
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2026
Place: Bull Run Distillery, 2259 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Participation: Limited to 20. Click the blue button for tickets
Cost: $25 for all participants. Includes substantial hors d”oeuvres from Eat You Heart Out Catering.
During this exciting Portland Culinary Alliance class, Medoff will take us on a behind-the-scenes tour of his urban distillery in NW Portland and talk to us about all things Oregon whiskey. He’ll show us the different stages of making Oregon Whiskey; we’ll discuss why Oregon Whiskey tends to be distilled from 100% malted barley; he’ll pull samples straight from the barrel so we can taste how the barrel aging process impacts the spirit at different stages; we’ll do a comparative tasting of Oregon Whiskey alongside other celebrated American whiskies—like corn, rye and bourbon—and taste Bull Run Distillery’s flagship Oregon Single Malt alongside Single Malts from other regions.
Program: Oregon Whiskey 101 Class
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2026
Place: Bull Run Distillery, 2259 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Participation: Limited to 20. Click the blue button for tickets
Cost: $25 for all participants. Includes substantial hors d”oeuvres from Eat You Heart Out Catering.
