Information about craft distilleries, hard cider and mead producers is provided for Tri-Cities WA (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland) and other nearby communities including Pendleton, Prosser, Walla Walla, and Yakima (see List of Cities & Counties and Area Maps).
Check out the following topics:
- Black Heron Spirits - West Richland
- Cedar Rain Spirits - Walla Walla
- DW Distilling - Walla Walla
- Hetterley's Shot in the Dark Craft Distillery - Walla Walla
- Monson Ranch Distillers - Prosser
- Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery - Pendleton
- Solar Spirits - Richland
- Swede Hill Distillery - Yakima
- The Distillarium - Yakima
- Washington Distillers Guild
- Blue Mountain Cider - Milton-Freewater
- d's Wicked Cider - Kennewick
- Freewater Cider Co. - Milton-Freewater
- Goose Ridge Estate Vinyard & Winery - Richland
- Locust Cider & Brewing Co. - Walla Walla
- Tieton Cider Works - Yakima
- Tri-Cities Cider House (taphouse) - Richland
- Northwest Cider Association
- WSU Cider Research and Education
- Blaqmead - Milton-Freewater
Craft Distilleries
There are craft distilleries located in Pendleton, Richland, Walla Walla, West Richland, and Yakima that make whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, and moonshine using wheat, rye, barley, corn, grapes, and tree fruits grown in Washington State.
Black Heron Spirits - West Richland
Black Heron Spirits is a small distillery based in West Richland. We create small batch, handcrafted Bourbon and American Single Malt whiskeys. Most of the grain we use is grown here in Southeastern Washington State and our spirits reflect that unique character. For those who prefer variety, we occasionally make room to produce a vodka, a lemoncello and a maple flavored whiskey as well.
Cedar Rain Spirits - Walla Walla
Cedar Rain Spirits is a family-owned distillery with a craft bar and restaurant in Downtown Walla Walla. This family-run distillery has been all about smooth-flavored vodkas and liqueurs with natural ingredients. Cedar Rain Spirits is a great go-to spot for families and friends who love diving into the world of craft cocktails, local beers, and tasty smoked BBQ.
DW Distilling - Walla Walla
DW Distilling in Walla Walla produces brandy which starts with great wine. These incredible wines are already barrel-aged and bottle-ready, so we simply distill them once. This preserves the complexities of the wine and the subtleties of the winemaker's art. The distillery and tasting room is located at the Walla Walla Airport.
Hetterley's Shot in the Dark Craft Distillery - Walla Walla
Hetterley's Shot in the Dark Craft Distillery in Walla Walla produces several different types of moonshine using only local products such as Washington corn and apples. Their distillery and tasting room is located at the Walla Walla Airport.
Monson Ranch Distillers - Prosser
Monson Ranch Distillers is a small craft, family-owned distillery located in Prosser, Washington. We craft gin, vodka and brandy. You can taste our spirits today at our Goose Ridge Winery tasting room in Richland.
Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery - Pendleton
Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery is a small craft distillery located in Pendleton Oregon using local grains and ingredients to showcase local agriculture. We make Vodka, Whiskey and Gin. We also have a wood fired pizza oven and full service kitchen!
Solar Spirits - Richland
Solar Spirits is a craft distillery using on-site solar energy and Washington produce to distill award-winning spirits. Our spirits include craft vodkas, gins, brandies, and whiskies.
Swede Hill Distillery - Yakima
Swede Hill Distillery in Yakima is about turning apples into moonshine. Although the process isn't quite as back-country as depicted on television, husband and wife owners Kevin and Pam Milford use modern distilling techniques to make their Apple Pie Moonshine.
The Distillarium - Yakima
When we established The Distillarium, we did not set out to recreate the wheel of distilled spirits, but to mirror the practices of master distillers from bygone eras. When creating our batches of Bourbon or Brandy, we look not to what is, but the premium quality and perfected craft of what once was.
Washington Distillers Guild
Established in 2008, Washington Distillers Guild is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that represents and works to promote the success of distilleries located in the state. It is the largest guild of its kind in the U.S. The Guild is led by an active Board of Directors comprised of owners of operating distilleries.
Hard Cider Producers
There are couple of hard cider producers that are located in Kennewick, Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla and Yakima.
Blue Mountain Cider - Milton-Freewater
Blue Mountain Cider is located in the historic Watermill Building, built in 1944 and located in Milton-Freewater Oregon in the Walla Walla Valley. Blue Mountain Cider is a premier producer of hard ciders made from apples we grow. While huge with flavor, our ciders contain less alcohol than wine and are less filling than beer.
d's Wicked Cider - Kennewick
d's Wicked Cider is hand crafted, naturally fermented, gluten-free premium hard apple cider. We use only the finest fresh pressed and cold pressed juice (not from concentrate) made from Washington State apples. Our ciders are crisp with the freshness of just picked apples, not too sweet, not too tart, just playful layers of flavor that are just plain wicked good.
Freewater Cider Co. - Milton Freewater
The Freewater Cider Company in Milton-Freewater challenges conventional practices by fermenting whole apples on skins to enhance the aromatics and flavors. Our ciders are oak barrel aged for a minimum of six months to integrate tannins and enrich the mouth feel.
Goose Ridge Estate Vinyard & Winery - Richland
Goose Ridge Estate Vinyard & Winery offers fine craft cider from apples grown by the Monson family in the Yakima Valley. Visit our tasting room in Richland to enjoy our refreshing Cider - by the glass or buy the growler!
Locust Cider & Brewing Co. - Walla Walla
Locust Cider & Brewing Co. in Walla Walla offers hard cider, cider slushies, craft beer, wine in cans as well as an extended food menu that includes inventive flatbread pizzas and savory snacks. View their list of ciders.
Tieton Cider Works - Yakima
Tieton Cider Works is located in Tieton which is just northwest of Yakima. They blend American heritage, English and French cider varieties with their organically grown dessert apples to capture the best of what each variety brings to the bottle: sweetness, acidity, tannin and aroma. The results are ciders with body and a depth of finish. We recommend drinking our ciders chilled and enjoyed at 45 degrees.
Tri-Cities Cider House (taphouse) - Richland
The Tri-Cities Cider House (Facebook) in Richland occupies about 1,400 square feet and seats 40 people. Customers are able to choose a pint from 15 to 20 rotating taps, as well as hard-to-find cans and bottles. Ciders created in the Tri-Cities are on tap as well as many others from the Northwest.
Northwest Cider Association
Formed in 2010, the Northwest Cider Association brings cideries and cider lovers together to share knowledge, experience and live the Northwest cider culture.
WSU Cider Research and Education
The Washington State University (WSU) Extension Office offers information about hard cider production.
Handcrafted Mead
Blaqmead - Milton-Freewater
Blaqmead is a meadery located in Milton-Freewater Oregon. We love mead, and currently we are the only producer in our area. We are making traditional style meads, along with melomels and metheglins. Our tasting room is styled as a classic Irish pub. Join us during our open hours to enjoy a glass of mead and a bottle to go!