Craft distillery

Crater Lake Spirits

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Crater Lake Spirits is a craft distillery based in Bend, Oregon (USA), producing whisky (notably rye), vodka, gin and other expressions. It is known for using 100% rye in some releases and for water filtered through lava rock sourced from the Cascade Mountains.
American whisky (rye) craft vodka craft gin aged rum (limited editions) agave spirits (rare releases) craft distillates from Oregon
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Producer range

Producer range Crater Lake Spirits

Spirit categories

American whisky (rye) craft vodka craft gin aged rum (limited editions) agave spirits (rare releases) craft distillates from Oregon

Representative products

Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey Crater Lake Reserve Rye Crater Lake Estate Rye Whiskey (Cask Strength) Crater Lake Rock & Rye Crater Lake Vodka Black Butte Whiskey (invecchiato, collaborazione)

Raw materials

rye (100% for some rye expressions) corn (for some vodkas) agave (for certain agave expressions) spring water / Cascade Mountain (filtered through lava rock)

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak (new American oak) Black Butte Whiskey barrels (used / specific to some releases)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Artisanal, small-batch production (single batches for some expressions). For certain ryes a 100% rye mash from locally grown grain is used; vodka is distilled from corn and filtered with charcoal and lava rock. Some products are grown, distilled and aged entirely on site in Bend, OR.

Distillation

Small-batch artisanal distillation; some expressions distilled and bottled on site in Bend (estate production for certain ryes). Vodka filtration with charcoal and lava rock (mentioned for the vodka).

Ageing

Maturation in casks in the Central Oregon High Desert climate; some rye expressions aged at least five years (for estate releases) and specific releases matured in dedicated barrels.

Producer history Crater Lake Spirits

Crater Lake Spirits presents itself as a producer born and operating in the Bend / Central Oregon area. On its website it describes a path tied to artisanal production and a strong local identity, with a range that includes vodka, gin, whisky and limited editions available at the distillery's tasting room.

Production philosophy

The company declares an informal, quality-driven approach: simple, well-made spirits designed to be accessible and authentic, highlighting local resources such as mountain water and locally grown raw materials when possible.

Territory

Bend, Central Oregon (High Desert), United States

Awards and recognitions

Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey and the vodka list awards on the official site (e.g. Double Gold - Seattle International Spirits Competition; various international awards and recognitions for vodka and whisky).

Crater Lake Spirits

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Whisky Crater Lake Rye 70cl

Whisky Crater Lake Rye 70cl

69,10 € 50,14 €
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