Multnomah Whiskey Library

Closed due to inclement weather
2017-01-11 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Both the Multnomah Whiskey Library and The Green Room will be closed tonight due to the weather. We hope you all stay safe and warm, and look forward to seeing you soon!

NYE at MWL
2016-12-31 21:00 - 2017-01-01 01:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
We will be ringing in the new year with an all-night cocktail party on Saturday, December 31st at 9 pm. Tickets include a welcome cocktail, housemade hors-d’oeuvres and buffet fare, one raffle* ticket and a champagne toast at midnight! Music will be provided and black tie is encouraged, but not required.
*Raffle for membership at the Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library;
all proceeds donated to Portland’s My Voice Music charity.

Closed for Christmas
2016-12-25 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Both the Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library and The Green Room will be closed in observation of Christmas

Closed for Christmas Eve
2016-12-24 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Both the Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library and The Green Room will be closed in observation of Christmas Eve

Meet Your Maker with David Laird of Balvenie
2016-12-14 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Library is thrilled to have the opportunity of welcoming
David Laird,
West Coast Brand Ambassador
of Balvenie Scotch Whisky
on Tuesday, December 14th,
for a Meet Your Maker in the Library’s Tasting Room!

6pm & 7:30pm seatings

$55 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }

Founded in Speyside 1892, the Balvenie has been using traditional methods to produce some of Scotland’s most delicious spirits ever since. Using barley that is grown and malted at their own farm, Balvenie Mains, the distillery maintains the age-old practices they’ve used from the beginning, preserving the heritage and consistency of their whisky. West Coast Brand Ambassador David Laird is joining us to share several expressions from the Balvenie portfolio, and teach us about their unique characteristics. Light bites will be provided by our kitchen, and following the tasting and lively round table discussion, we welcome you to stay at the Library and spend time at our fireplace for an additional dram or two.

For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com
*You must be logged in to receive Member pricing

MWL Membership Holiday Party
2016-12-11 17:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
MWL’s annual celebration of all of our wonderful Members! We will be featuring amazing food and drinks, interactive cocktail stations, and special gifts for everyone!
Event is open to Members (+1) only, must be registered for entry
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

The Green Room closed for a private party
2016-12-09 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Green Room will be closed all evening for a private party, please join us upstairs at the Multnomah Whiskey Library!
For questions, contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

MWL Closed for a private party
2016-12-08 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Multnomah Whiskey Library will be closed all evening for a private party. Please join us in The Green Room!
For questions, contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Aquavit Week
2016-12-04 - 2016-12-10 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Stop in all week for unique food and cocktail selections featuring Aquavit!
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Midleton's Irish Pot Still Whiskies Menu Takeover
2016-11-29 16:00 - 2016-11-30 00:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Stop in both nights to see our menu with a whole new twist, inspired by Irish pot still whiskies Redbreast, Green Spot, & Yellow Spot!
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2016-11-24 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Both the Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library and The Green Room will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving

Holiday Cocktail Class with Novo Fogo
2016-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Library is thrilled to have the opportunity of welcoming
Jim Romdall of Novo Fogo Cachaça
for our holiday cocktail class!

12pm-2pm
$60 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }For further information, please see below

Produced in the heart of the Brazilian rainforest, Novo Fogo’s organic, zero-waste cachaça is the perfect spirit to bring a little warmth to you this winter. This sugarcane distillate is made in tiny 130 litre batches, with no added chemicals, and fermented with yeast cultivated from the very same fields, keeping the spirit true to its terroir. Join Jim Romdall, Pacific Northwest Ambassador for Novo Fogo, along with our Curator Jordan Felix to find out how to make delicious holiday cocktails featuring this exotic and extremely versatile spirit, perfect for sitting at home by the fire, or entertaining guests and family at a holiday party! Light bites will be provided by our own Chef Ben Grossmann to complement these festive beverages, and each guest will recieve a surprise gift to take home!

For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com
*You must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Altos Tequila Taco Lunch in The Green Room
2016-11-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Stop in front 11am-2pm for our housemade tacos, paired with some killer Altos tequilas and cocktails!
For questions, contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Meet Your Maker with Geraldo Neto of Engenho Buriti Cachaca
2016-11-08 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Meet Your Maker with
Engenho Buriti Cachaca
Tuesday, November 8th
2 seatings: 6pm & 7:30pm
$55 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }
*Must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Engenho Buriti de Minas was founded in 2010 as a small family distillery, and hasn’t stopped gaining followers and recognition since. They have brought fame to their city of Papagaios, and been awarded medals at both ExpoCachaca, the largest Cachaca fair in the world, and the Belgium Spirits Competition. Using manually harvested sugarcane from their own fields, they combine this traditional practice with modern distillation techniques to produce one of Brazil’s finest cachacas.
Join us in tasting and learning about three of the Engenho Buriti expressions, including one that has not yet been released in the United States! Light bites will also be provided by our kitchen, and after the lively round table discussion, we invite you to relax around our fireplace for an additional dram!

For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com
*You must be logged in to receive Member pricing

International Sherry Week
2016-11-07 - 2016-11-12 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Stop into The Green Room all week for creative cocktail and food pairings featuring our favorite sherries!
For questions, contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

The Green Room closed for a private party
2016-10-25 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Please join us upstairs at the Library!
For questions, contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Park Cognac Happy Hour in The Green Room
2016-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 | The Green Room, 1122 SW Alder St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Stop by from 4-7pm for killer Park Cognac pours and cocktail specials!
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Waffle Wednesday in The Green Room
2016-10-19 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Stop in for killer beer & waffle pairings featured all night!
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Local Cider Pairing Dinner
2016-10-13 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Cider Pairing Dinner
Thursday, October 13th
6pm
$150 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }
*Must be logged in to receive Member pricing

With the seasonal change upon us, we’ve decided to take advantage of the Pacific Northwest Fall bounty, and host an Autumnal dinner paired with some of our favorite local ciders. Join us on October 13th for this exciting and educational four-course dinner!

Our Head Chef Ben Grossmann has teamed up with our Beer & Wine Steward Kyle Sanders, to put together a menu that highlights some of the best ingredients our home region offers. We’ll begin the night with a round of house Old Fashioneds, followed by four unique dishes. Each course will be accompanied by a locally made cider, featuring breweries such as Alpine Fire, and Baird & Dewar Farmhouse, giving us a wide variety of exciting Northwest flavors to enjoy.
Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when purchasing tickets.

Meet Your Maker with Bull Run
2016-10-11 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Meet Your Maker with
Bull Run Distillery
Tuesday, October 11th
2 seatings: 6pm & 7:30pm
$50 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }
*Must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Portland’s Bull Run Distillery was founded in 2010 by Lee Medoff, the current Head Distiller. Passionate about both spirits and the local scene, Lee founded the first craft distillers guild in the United States, the Oregon Distillers Guild, and has been creating memorable and high-quality spirits since 1998, including producing wine and beer, and distilling several popular spirits for House Spirits, before the creation of Bull Run.
Join us in tasting and learning about several of the Bull Run expressions, as we are guided through the processes the team uses to select and distill the finest ingredients, to create complex and high quality local spirits from start to finish. Light bites will also be provided by our kitchen, and after the lively round table discussion, we invite you to relax around our fireplace for an additional dram!

The Green Room closed for a private party
2016-10-11 | The Green Room, 1122 SW Alder St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

MWL's 3 year anniversary!
2016-10-08 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Stop in all night for cocktail and spirit specials!
For questions, contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Glenmorangie Signet Pairing Dinner Encore
2016-10-04 19:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Tuesday, October 4th
7pm
$175/Members*
$200/Public
{ space is limited }

Glenmorangie’s Signet, which retails for over $200, is a rare and voluptuous single malt, matured in the distillery’s oldest and rarest casks that have spent between 30 and 40 years aging by the Dornoch Firth. It’s a unique dram made with dark roasted chocolate malted barley and aged in Spanish oak oloroso sherry barrels, resulting in flavors of aruba espresso, plum pudding and a myriad symphony of spice and citrus.

We will be joined by Travis Tidwell, Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie, to offer his knowledge and insight on the range of Glenmorangie Scotches. Travis will taste us on the Original, the Lasanta, and the Quinta Ruban, and finish the evening with their Signet, all paired with unique and delectable courses, created by our Head Chef, Ben Grossmann.
To top the night off, each guest will receive their very own bottle
of Glenmorangie Signet to take home!

Piedmont Wine Pairing Dinner with Cameron Abbott of The Piedmont Guy
2016-09-28 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Piedmont Wine Pairing Dinner with
Cameron Abbott of The Piedmont Guy
Wednesday, September 28th
6pm
$150 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }
*Must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Weston Hoard founded The Piedmont Guy in 2011, after spending four years living in Piedmont and working for the renowed Barolo winery Paolo Scavino. Cameron Abbott, National Sales Manager for The Piedmont Guy, joined up with Weston while overseeing the wine program at Bluebeard in Indianapolis, where he combined his passion for wine with his rivaling enthusiasm for food, training staff on the relationship and harmony between the two.

In this spirit, Cameron has teamed up with our Head Chef Ben Grossmann to create a dynamic 5-course pairing menu, showcasing classic Piedmont wines and recipes. Cameron will offer his expertise and insight on the beverage selections, starting with Luigi Giordano’s unique 2013 sparkling Nebbiolo, followed by Angelo Negro’s 2015 “Serra Lupini” Roero Arneis and 2013 “Prachiosso” Roero Nebbiolo. With the main course, we will taste Luigi Giordano’s robust 2012 Barbaresco Montestefano, and the evening will conclude with dessert paired with a glass of Angelo Negro’s lightly sparkling 2015 “Birbet” Roero Brachetto.
Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when purchasing tickets.

Meet Your Maker with Brendon McCarron of Ardbeg
2016-09-27 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Meet Your Maker with
Brendan McCarron of Ardbeg
Tuesday, September 27th
6pm
$75 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }
*Must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Brendan McCarron, Head of Maturing Whisky Stocks for The Glenmorangie Company, works alongside Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, as part of the Whisky Creation Team for for Ardbeg and Glenmorangie. As part of this unique team, he helps to maintain consistency and quality for each bottle produced, as well as paving the way for development of future expressions, and traveling the world as the Brand Ambassador for these Scotches.
Join Brendan in tasting and learning about several of the Ardbeg whiskies, as he guides us through the complex processes used to develop and refine these beautiful Islay spirits. Gain insight into the history, as well as the future, of Ardbeg, and be the first in the United States to taste an exciting brand new expression! Light bites will also be provided by our kitchen.
Please let our hosts know upon arrival if you are interested in
reserving seats following the conclusion of this event.

Laphroaig Night in The Green Room
2016-09-21 | The Green Room, 1122 SW Alder St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Featuring Laphroaig food and drink specials all evening! No RSVP required.
For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com

Meet Your Maker with Pierre Neuhaus of Calvados Coquerel
2016-09-13 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Library is thrilled to have the opportunity of welcoming
Pierre Martin Neuhaus,
CEO & Brand Ambassador
of Calvados Coquerel
for a Meet Your Maker in the Library’s Tasting Room!

Tuesday, September 13th, 6pm & 7:30pm seatings
$55 Tickets
Members receive 25% discount*
{ space is limited }
*You must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Located in the Normandy region, Calvados Coquerel was founded in 1937, and since has been producing some of France’s highest quality apple brandy, held to strict regulations by the AOC. Join us to learn about their techniques and traditions for crafting this award-winning eau de vie, as well as sample several expressions from their portfolio. Pierre will be here to share his expertise and answer questions, and light bites will be provided by our kitchen. Following the tasting and lively round table discussion, we welcome you to stay at the Library and spend time at our fireplace for an additional dram or two.

Glenmorangie Signet Pairing Dinner
2016-09-06 19:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Library is excited to announce our upcoming
Glenmorangie Signet pairing dinner
at 7pm on Tuesday, September 6th
in our private Tasting Room!

Tuesday, September 6th
7pm
$175/Members*
$200/Public
{ space is limited }

Glenmorangie’s Signet, which retails for over $200, is a rare and voluptuous single malt, matured in the distillery’s oldest and rarest casks that have spent between 30 and 40 years aging by the Dornoch Firth. It’s a unique dram made with dark roasted chocolate malted barley and aged in Spanish oak oloroso sherry barrels, resulting in flavors of aruba espresso, plum pudding and a myriad symphony of spice and citrus.

We will be joined by Travis Tidwell, Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie, to offer his knowledge and insight on the range of Glenmorangie Scotches. Travis will taste us on the Original, the Lasanta, and the Quinta Ruban, and finish the evening with their Signet, all paired with unique and delectable courses, created by our Head Chef, Ben Grossmann.
To top the night off, each guest will receive their very own bottle
of Glenmorangie Signet to take home!

Meet Your Maker with Eduardo Belaunzarán of Wahaka Mezcal
2016-08-30 18:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
The Library is thrilled to have the opportunity of welcoming
Eduardo Belaunzarán on Tuesday, August 30th,
for a Meet Your Maker in the Library’s Tasting Room!

Tuesday, August 30th
6pm & 7:30pm seatings
$45/Member*
$50/Public
{ space is limited }

Eduardo, known to his friends as ‘Lalo’, is an enthusiastic agave specialist with a passion for promoting knowledge and understanding of these remarkable and complex libations made for generations in Mexico. Eduardo was born in Mexico City and his passion for Mezcal and Tequila brought him down the agave path at a young age. Now based in the Pacific NorthWest, Eduardo is an experienced importer of Mexican products such as Wahaka Mezcal, a unique line of spirits based in the Zapotec Highlands, with a focus on supporting the community and environment in which it’s made.

Eduardo will be here to share with us several expressions from Wahaka’s portfolio, including vino de mezcals, and an extra special surprise! Light bites will also be provided by our kitchen. Following the tasting and lively round table discussion, we welcome you to stay at the Library and spend time at our fireplace for an additional dram or two.

For questions, please contact our Event Manager Jessye at events@mwlpdx.com
*You must be logged in to receive Member pricing

Belgian Beer and Waffles in The Green Room
2016-08-30 16:00 | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Join us all evening for delicious Belgian Beer and waffle pairings!
