Hardshore Distilling Company, Portland

The drinks here are amazing! Do yourself a favor and come here for a cocktail--or two! They serve all gin cocktails and they are absolutely delicious. The gimlet was limey and very tart and the bees knee's was very smooth with a nice hint of honey flavor. My husband doesn't even like gin but he loved his drinks, including a mule with gin. The bartender is a complete pro and very nice. Lots of tables inside and they have a glass garage door that can open in nice weather. I definitely plan to return and highly recommend!

For the longest time, I didn't go to distilleries because I incorrectly assumed that all they had to offer was samples of their alcohol straight. I also didn't drink gin for the longest time, thinking it only tasted like the gin and tonics of my younger years before I knew what good drinks and alcoholic were. How wrong I've been. I am a glutton for fancy and fun cocktails, and this fits the bill. Good atmosphere, and great drinks. I highly recommend their Pinapple Express (frozen Pina colada) and the El Dorado for more of a spicy marg type cocktail.