Multnomah Whiskey Library

2023 Kentucky Derby Party
2023-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder ST, Portland, 97205
Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library is thrilled to invite guests back to the best Derby Party this side of the Mississippi! Join us for an afternoon of cocktails, whiskey tasting, a buffet of Southern inspired hors d’oeuvres, and the most exciting 2-minutes in sports!

Guests will be treated to…
welcome punch
2 drink tickets
a spread of southern inspired hors d’oeuvres
whiskey tasting sponsored by Brown Forman
1 entry to our raffle (which includes a 1 year MWL membership)

We look forward to seeing you then!

Mother's Day Brunch
2023-05-14
The Library is thrilled to announce the return of our Mother’s Day Brunch service. Reservations are now available to book through the member portal, with seatings available from 11:00AM till 1:30PM.

Reservation Includes…
welcome mimosa
bottomless coffee & tea
three course pre-fixe brunch menu
gratuity

THE MENU
~ Tea Sandwiches ~
cucumber & whipped dill butter (v)
radish & chevre tartine (v)
banana nut bread & cinnamon cream cheese (v)

~ Spring Vegetable Frittata & Fennel Grapefruit Salad ~
asparagus, ramps, white shimeji, fiddleheads, gruyere, side of bacon (gf/vo)
fennel, grapefruit, fried shallots, apple cider vinaigrette (v/gf)

~ Chocolate Torte ~
with rhubarb reduction (v/gf)

v = vegetarian // vo = vegetarian option // gf = gluten free

PLEASE NOTE…
Guests must be 21+ to attend.
The menu is pre fixe, we politely decline alterations or substitutions.
Specialty cocktails will be available for additional purchase.
Due to the nature of this event select seating will be communal.
Tickets below will determine your reservation time, seating is only guaranteed for the time listed on your ticket.
To see reservation times, please go to your desktop web browser (times may not appear on your mobile device)

Study Hall: Whiskey 101
2023-05-22 17:30 - 19:30
WHISKEY 101
featuring 6 whiskies from around the world

Have you ever wondered how a grain becomes a liquid? What’s the difference between whiskey and whisky? How does a barrel impart flavor? Join us at the Library to learn all the basics at the next installment of our Study Hall series.

MWL Spirits Curator and Education Manager Brett Adams will guide guests through a six pour flight featuring single malt scotch, Irish pot still, bourbon, rye and more. Each pour will highlight a primary category of whiskey as we cover different styles of distillation, places of origin, and grain types.

To compliment the flight, light bites will be provided by our culinary team. Due to the nature of this event select seating will be communal. Seating requests provided with advance notice will be accommodated to the best of our ability.

We look forward to hosting you!

Abbey Creek x MWL Pairing Dinner
2023-06-05 18:00 - 20:30
Born from Haitian-immigrants and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Bertony Faustin’s journey in developing Abbey Creek Vineyard, aka the “Crick”, has been largely inspired by his Haitian roots and love for Hip Hop.

Returning to the Whiskey Library for our second collaborative event, Bertony has curated five special wines to share with our guests. The five course dinner will feature Haitian inspired dishes with Pacific Northwest ingredients, designed by MWL Executive Chef Jesus Natera with guidance from Nicole Studer of the Crick Kitchen at the O.G. Abbey Creek Winery in North Plains. (Preview the menu below!) As a part of this Hip Hop, Wine & Chill Crickxperience, each course will be paired with a song, inspired by the names and flavors of Bertony’s wines. Official DJ of the Trail Blazers, DJ OG One, will be in attendance spinning all night long!

Due to the nature of the event, select seating will be communal. Seating requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability with advance notice. Please note the menu is pre-fixe, we politely decline all substitutions and alterations.

THE MENU
I
pikliz stuffed plantain chips
& crick hot sauce (gf/v+)
II
potato cake & beet carrot salad
with green pepper & celery aioli (v/gf)
III
black mushroom tea risotto cake
with black morels & asparagus agrodolce (v/gf)
IV
new mexico chili braised chicken
with pinto bean puree (gf)
V
pineapple upside down cake (v)

plus 2 surprise courses

menu is subject to change, we politely decline substitutions or alterations

We look forward to hosting you!

Walk The Wall
2023-06-18 16:00 - 18:30
WALK THE WALL

The Library is thrilled to announce Walk The Wall, a new event series taking guests on a journey through our shelves.

With over 2,500 bottles on The Wall (and even more tucked away in cabinets, corners, and basements) our team has designed a specific home for each and every spirit. Now our members and guests will have the opportunity to learn how our collection is categorized, following along with our handy dandy Spirit Guide.

MWL Spirit Curator and Education Manager Brett Adams will walk small groups through each section of The Wall, followed by a spirit trivia game with your group. After the tour, Adams will guide guests through a six pour tasting, capturing the essence of each prominent whiskey category.

This event will have staggered entry times, please make note of your reserved time when purchasing tickets! Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by MWL Executive Sous Chef William Allen. Due to the nature of this event seating and activity groups will be communal.

We look forward to hosting you!

Scholar Flight Night
2023-06-22 17:00 - 22:00
THE FLIGHT
Bowmore 18 year Vintner’s Trilogy
La Cigarrera Manzanilla Pasada

Deanston Amontillado
El Maestro Sierra 12 year Amontillado

Tamdhu 18 year
Lustau Oloroso Anada 1992 27 year

Auchentoshan 1988 29 year PX finish
Fernando de Castilla PX Antique

MWL welcomes members and guests for the next installation of our Scholar Flight Night, exploring the tried and true marriage of sherry & Scotch.

The night will focus on sherry, what it is, how it’s made, and how it plays such an important role in Scotch production. We’ll be pairing our higher end sherries with whiskies aged in that style of sherry barrel.

Tickets include a flight featuring 4 Scotch whiskies, 4 sherries, a meat & cheese pairing, and a chocolate whiskey cake to finish (preview the flight on our website). This event will take place in The Tasting Room inside the Library – all seating is communal. There are two seatings for this event, 5:00 & 8:00, please note your reservation time when purchasing tickets.

We look forward to hosting you!

Trivia Night
2023-06-25 19:00 - 21:00
TRIVIA NIGHT

The Library is thrilled to welcome members and guests for our first ever trivia night, hosted by award winning curators Untapped Trivia! Join us for an evening of general knowledge trivia, covering topics such as pop culture, history, and maybe a thing or two about whiskey. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring teams, which include gift cards, exclusive MWL merchandise, and surprise event tickets!

Tickets include a welcome cocktail, one drink ticket, and light hors d’oeuvres. A portion of ticket sales will also be donated to The Trevor Project, a non-profit providing crisis support and counseling for LGBTQ youth, in addition to research, education, and advocacy for the LGBTQ community. For more information on their mission please follow the link.

Seating will be pre-assigned, if you’d like to play with a guest who has purchased tickets separately, please notify our events manager!

We look forward to hosting you!

FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE: BEHIND THE RAILS
2023-07-09 13:00 - 16:00
The Library is pleased to announce tickets are now available for our first ever collaboration with FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE, the only conservation organization entirely dedicated to safeguarding the Gorge’s scenic, natural, cultural, and recreational resources and the current recipient of MWL’s Cocktail Donation program.
This event will be an opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work done by Friends of the Columbia Gorge creating accessibility and building diversity in the Gorge community. We have invited two additional stewards of the great outdoors to join us. You will have a chance to meet the talented female founders of Black Earth United, and Fridie Outdoors, both dedicated to creating pathways to the outdoors for historically marginalized communities.
Join us and these amazing leaders who are committed to changing the way we commune in the one of a kind landscape that is the Columbia River Gorge.
Your tickets includes admission, a welcome toast of sparkling wine, a seasonal cocktail, and a fine spread of hors d’oeuvres. This event will begin at 1:00pm and end at 4:00pm, we recommend guests arrive within the first two hours to ensure plenty of time to learn about our great partners.

Cocktails on Tap with Jacob Grier & Fort George
2023-07-11 16:30 - 19:00
Members and their guests are invited to join us for cocktails, beer, and a casual meet and greet with Jacob Grier, the author of Cocktails on Tap: the art of mixing spirits and beer. Tickets will include a copy of the book, a featured cocktail, light snacks and a complimentary tasting of Fort George beers.

Please note walk-ins are welcome, but books are only available to those who purchase tickets in advance. Attendees must be accompanied by a member of Multnomah Whiskey Library.

We look forward to hosting you!

~ ABOUT THE BOOK & AUTHOR ~

Cocktails on Tap is the first book from Multnomah Whiskey Library bartender Jacob Grier. Praised by Esquire magazine as one of the best books for home bartenders, Cocktails on Tap is the definitive resource on cocktails using beer as an ingredient. The recipes range from historic punches and hot flips to contemporary cocktails like the Mai Ta-IPA. Published in 2015, we’ve picked up the last box of books currently in print, so this may be your last chance to get a copy before they disappear.

Jacob Grier is a writer, bartender, and close-up magician in Portland, Oregon, and a long-time bartender at the Multnomah Whiskey Library. His most recent cocktail book is Raising the Bar, co-authored with the Library’s spirits curator Brett Adams. He is also the founder of Aquavit Week and accepts credit and/or blame for popularizing the bone luge.

"A Sense of Place" with author Dave Broom
2023-07-20
Thursday, July 20th
TWO SEATINGS
4:00 AND 7:30

6 pour flight featuring…
Ardnamurchan
Isle of Raasay
Clynelish
Bruichladdich
Highland Park 15 year
Balvenie 14 year
*subject to change

The Library is thrilled to welcome renowned spirits writer Dave Broom to introduce his latest release A Sense of Place. In addition to a signed copy of A Sense of Place, members and their guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvres and a spectacular tasting lead by Broom, highlighting the regions of Scotland.

ABOUT THE BOOK
In this beautifully crafted narrative, award-winning writer Dave Broom
examines Scotch whisky from the point of view of the land, weather, history, craft, people and culture that feed and enhance the whisky itself. Traveling around his native Scotland and visiting distilleries from Islay and Harris to Orkney and Speyside, Dave explores the whiskies made there and the elements in their distilling, and locality, which make them what they are. Along the way he tells the story of whisky’s history and considers what Scotch whisky is now, and where it is going.

Please note there will be two seatings – your ticket selection will determine your entry time. To view entry times please use a desktop computer. Seating will be pre-assigned and communal. We will accommodate seating requests with advance notice to the best of our ability.

Yamazaki 55
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-22
YAMAZAKI 55
A TWO DAY CELEBRATION OF THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY AND YAMAZAKI JAPANESE WHISKY WITH SPECIAL GUEST MASTER BLENDER SHINJII FUKUYO OF HOUSE OF SUNTORY
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend long event, beginning at the Portland Japanese Gardens and ending with a peerless dining experience and a guided tasting of Yamazaki 55 – a whisky distilled in the ’60s under famed Japanese distiller Shinjiro Torii.
(Yamazaki 55 Raffle Tickets and Information Here)
-Program-
July 21st, 2023
“In Praise of Time” Celebrating a century of Japanese whisky at Portland Japanese Garden
Following a tour of the Portland Japanese Garden, guests will enjoy a guided tasting celebrating the 100th anniversary of the House of Suntory. The evening’s flight will consist of Yamazaki 12yr, Hakushu 12yr, Yamazaki 18yr, Hakushu 18yr, Yamazaki 18yr Mizunara 100th anniversary edition and Hakushu 18y Peated Malt 100th anniversary eddition. Discussions will be led by Shinjii Fukuyo, Master Blender for House of Suntory, Jim Meehan of Takibi, and Dave Broom renowned spirits writer and author of ‘The Way of Whisky’. Dinner provided by Marybeth Boller
July 22nd, 2023
Yamazaki 55 and Dinner at Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library
Master Blender for House of Suntory Shinjii Fukuyo will lead guests through a tasting of the components that make up Yamazaki, followed by tastes of multiple age statements including the 12yr, 18yr and a 1 oz pour of Yamazaki 55. Guests will be welcomed with a cocktail hour and light bites provided by Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library’s kitchen. Following this once in a lifetime tasting, guests will be treated to a five-course dinner from local fine dining restaurant Tercet.

Tickets are $7000 per person and include entrance to all events. Ticket holders also have the option to purchase a Companion Ticket to the MWL dinner on July 22nd for $500 (Companion Ticket does not include a pour of the Yamazaki 55; Companion Ticket includes all other pours, cocktails and dinner). To purchase a Companion ticket, first choose full-price ticket and add a Companion ticket at the bottom of checkout page.

Keep reading for more information on this special opportunity
In June of 2020, Yamazaki released 100 bottles of the oldest Japanese whiskey ever made – a 55-year old single malt distilled in 1960. Of those 100 bottles, 20 made it to the United States, a handful arrived on the West Coast, and one has been welcomed at the Multnomah Whiskey Library.
The story of Shinjiro Torii, whose portrait hangs on the wall in the Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library, and the building of the Yamazaki distillery 100 years ago in a misty valley between Mt.Tennozan and Mt. Otokoyama, where three pristine rivers converge, captures the imagination like none other.
When we heard about this bottle, and that one of the component whiskies was distilled under Shinjiro Torii himself, we knew that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to taste a bit of whisky lore. Now, we’ve decided to open and share this bottle with our members and friends right here in Portland at a weekend-long special event.
We are excited and honored to be celebrating this symbol of outstanding craftsmanship and history with the Portland Japanese Garden whose belief in the power of cultural exchange and in the excellence of craft has inspired peace and connection within our community for decades.

In Praise of Time
2023-07-21 17:00 - 21:30
IN PRAISE OF TIME
In reverence of nature and the craft of whisky, Portland Japanese Garden and Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library are partnering on a very special event. This experience of world-class gastronomic immersion will gather luminaries from the world of whisky – including House of Suntory’s Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo – to Portland.
This once-in-a-lifetime gathering of some of the world’s most critically-acclaimed spirits & culinary experts features:
Shinji Fukuyo (Japan) – Chief Blender, Suntory Whisky
Dave Broom (UK) – Spirits Writer & Critique
Marybeth Boller (US) – Executive Chef & Culinary Experience Curator
Jim Meehan (US) – James Beard Award-winning mixologist
The full lineup of whiskies for the tasting with Fukuyo has been unveiled. Alongside the renowned “Yamazaki 12 Years,” “Yamazaki 18 Years,” “Hakushu 12 Years,” and “Hakushu 18 Years,” attendees will also have the pleasure of sampling two 100th anniversary commemorative limited-edition whiskies: “Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Years” and “Hakushu 18 Years Peated Malt.”

EVENING ITINERARY
Location: Portland Japanese Garden at 611 SW Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97205
5:00 PM | Doors open
5:30-6:00 PM | Custom tour of Portland Japanese Garden
6:15-7:15 PM | Exclusive tasting program by Shinji Fukuyo, Chief Blender, Suntory Whisky
7:30 PM | Special culinary experience produced by chef Marybeth Boller, and curated mixology by Jim Meehan, esteemed writer and James Beard Award-winning mixologist.
8:30-9:15 PM | Fireside chat with Shinji Fukuyo and Dave Broom
9:30 PM | Evening concludes

Stock Your Cellar
2023-07-24 16:00 - 18:00
Join us in the Members Lounge with Southern Glazer’s to sample & purchase fine wines at a 20% industry discount. Southern Glazer’s wine experts will be pouring a range of varietals, including Willamette Valley pinot noir, Napa Valley merlot, Sonoma chardonnay and more! Light hors d’oeuvres will be available to enjoy during the sampling. Orders made during the tasting will be available for pick up at a later date, please allow up to 1 week for your order to arrive.

Please note all MWL affiliated bars will be closed during this event. Attendees must be accompanied by a member of Multnomah Whiskey Library.

We look forward to hosting you!

Member Happy Hour
2023-07-31 16:00 - 19:00
The Library is pleased to announce the first Member Happy Hour, a gathering of members and non-members coming together to enjoy the Library and the company of our fellows. Join MWL Membership Manager, Krista Juracek, and General Manager, Lani Sickman, for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and conversation. This is a great time to ask questions, tell us your ideas, and make some new connections.
Please RSVP to join. MWL members are welcome to bring a non-member to this event; one guest allowed per member. We’ll see you there!

The Balvenie Meet Your Maker
2023-08-07 17:30 - 19:30
THE BALVENIE

We are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Meet Your Maker series, inviting West Coast Balvenie Ambassador, David Laird, to guide members and guests through a four pour flight featuring…

Balvenie 14 year Caribbean Cask
Balvenie 16 year
Balvenie 21 year
& an exclusive mystery pour

Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Laird has provided enlightening and educational whisky events all over the world. Laird will share the five rare crafts of whisky making upheld at Balvenie, taking a deep dive into the history and distillation process unique to their single malt scotch.

Tickets include a Balvenie cocktail, a four pour flight, and hors d’oeuvres. Please note select seating will be communal. All affiliated MWL bars & kitchen will be closed for regular service.

We look forward to hosting you!

The Balvenie Lounge Tasting
2023-08-08 16:30 - 19:00
Nestled in the picturesque region of Speyside, Scotland, The Balvenie Distillery is renowned for its dedication to traditional craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to producing exceptional single malt Scotch whisky. Founded in 1892 by William Grant, The Balvenie began its journey with a vision to create whisky of unparalleled quality. Over a century later, The Balvenie proudly upholds the age-old practice of maintaining a floor malting facility, where they expertly malt a portion of their own barley, fostering a profound connection to the spirit’s origins.

In honor of our recently hung Balvenie Distillery painting in the Lounge, Members and their guests are invited to join us for a casual & complimentary tasting with West Coast Ambassador David Laird, tasting three expressions from The Balvenie.

Walk-ins welcome, RSVP appreciated
Attendees must be accompanied by a member of Multnomah Whiskey Library

Summer Cocktail Class
2023-08-14 17:30 - 19:30
COCKTAIL CLASS

We are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Cocktail Class series, taking a focus on cold & refreshing drinks for summer! Guests will have the chance to take a step behind the bar and learn how to make one shaken and one stirred cocktail, featuring lighter, brighter taste profiles. The cocktails will remain a mystery until the day of the event – but guests can expect ingredients that are blooming and ripe in the warmer months of the PNW. Tickets include a welcome beverage, 2 self made cocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres.

We look forward to hosting you!

MWL x Veganizer: Cyrus Ichiza Kitchen Takeover
2023-08-27
TWO SEATINGS
12:00 or 3:00

The Library is thrilled to announce our first ever brunch Kitchen Takeover in partnership with Veganizer, inviting Chef Cyrus Ichiza of Jade Rabbit PDX for a six course menu. Currently residing at Aimsir Distilling, Jade Rabbit is known for their vegan, Pan-Asian, and dim sum inspired cuisine, utilizing all vegan ingredients.

For this event, Chef Cyrus has designed a unique menu rich in flavor, texture, and complexity. Each course highlights the innovation and depth emerging in vegan cuisine today – and will only be served at this event – so it won’t be one to miss! Tickets will include six courses, a welcome mimosa, one specialty cocktail, bottomless coffee & tea, and gratuity. Additional beverages will be available for purchase a la cart.

We look forward to hosting you!

THE MENU
All courses are vegan, gluten free, and pre-fixe*

I
Konjakku Cevice
konjakku sashimi, lychee scallops, zuke pickles,
pickled green pepper, calamansi, coconut vinegar

II
Breadfruit Stack
fried breadfruit, tofu seaweed fried fish,
mango and avocado salsa

III
Trio of Filipino Breakfast Dumplings
spam and egg sinagag inari plant-based spam
and mungbean scramble in a tofu pouch, banana ketchup
Tapa and Rice Beancurd Skin
sweet soy plant-based beef and calrose rice fried
and steamed in beancurd skin, soy gravy
Pancit in Rice Paper
traditional stir fried vegetables and bihon
noodles wrapped in Rice Paper, toyomansi

IV
Tortang Talong
filipino eggplants fried in mungbean
scramble, pickled Mango

V
Pacific Island Shrimp and Grits
tapioca shrimp braised with chili oil, shaohsing wine, ginger,
sprouted garlic and cherry tomatoes over scallion corn grits

VI
Apigigi and Fried Aga
cassava and young coconut meat bbq’d
in a banana leaf, wild banana doughnuts

*Menu is subject to change, alterations & substitutions are politely declined.

YOUR TICKET PURCHASE WILL DETERMINE YOUR ENTRY TIME – PLEASE USE A DESKTOP COMPUTER TO SEE AVAILABLE TIMES.

Study Hall: Bourbon 201
2023-09-10 17:30 - 19:30
BOURBON 201
SEPTEMBER 3rd & SEPTEMBER 10th

a guided tasting analyzing the nuances of bourbon
through the lens of Buffalo Trace distillery

featuring…

Buffalo Trace
Eagle Rare
MWL EH Taylor Single Barrel
Weller Single Barrel
Stagg
George T Stagg

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month this September, we are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Study Hall series: Bourbon 201. Our previous Study Hall sessions (Bourbon 101 & American Whiskey 101) provided an introduction to whiskey made in the US, covering a wide variety of brands, distillation methods, and grains.

This next course will take a deeper look into the world of Bourbon, providing a guided tasting for both beginners and intermediate spirit enthusiasts. MWL Spirit Curator and Education Manager Brett Adams will guide guests through six pours from Buffalo Trace distillery, analyzing the role of time and temperature in bourbon maturation.

To accommodate a broader audience we are delighted to announce this event will be presented twice, with sessions occurring on September 3rd and September 10th. To view tickets for your desired date, please use a desktop computer. Purchased tickets are only valid for the corresponding date listed on their receipt.

Tickets include the six pour flight, a welcome cocktail, light bites, and gratuity. Seating will be pre-assigned, requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability.

We look forward to hosting you!

Plant Based Papi Kitchen Takeover
2023-09-17 18:00 - 20:30
The Library is thrilled to announce the next installment of our Kitchen Takeover series, inviting owner and creator of Plant Based Papi Chef Jewan Manuel. A Southern inspired menu, each course is dedicated to fresh summer harvests and rich flavors, all while being vegan and mostly gluten free.

Each course will be thoughtfully paired with a beverage curated by MWL Spirit Curator Brett Adams & Beverage Director Cody Mulcahy. Please note the menu is pre-fixe, we politely decline alterations or substitutions. Seating is pre-assigned, we will accommodate requests made in advance to the best of our ability.

We look forward to hosting you!

~ THE MENU ~
all courses are vegan and pre-fixe*
I
Shishito Corn Bread
Baked Sweetcorn & Shishito Buttermilk Cornbread
With Whipped Miso butter
II
Crispy Green Tomato Salad (GF/SF)
Breaded Green Tomatoes, Chopped Living Butter Lettuce,
Horseradish Remoulade, Micro Greens
III
Green Bean Casserole Tartare (GF/SF)
Smoked & Charred Green Beans, Herbed King Oyster Mushroom
Relish, Crispy Shallots, White Pepper Gravy
IV
Roasted “Chicken” with Fondant Potatoes (GF/SF)
Garlic Confit Roasted Lion’s Mane Wrapped In Crispy Rice Skin
Rosemary & Thyme Fondant Potato. Creamy Collard Green Reduction
V
Peach Creme Brûlée (GF/SF)
Peach Custard, Candied Pecan Dust, Coconut Palm Sugar Shell

GF = gluten free // SF = soy free
*Menu is subject to change, alterations & substitutions are politely declined

Behind The Rails: South Asia
2023-09-18 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for the next installment of our Behind The Rails event series with catering from Chef Deepak Kaul of Bhuna, music by DJ Anjali, henna by Palvia Rai, and special guest MISCGYAN travel & lifestyle influencer

tickets include a cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, all inclusive access
to provided entertainment, and gratuity

ABOUT BEHIND THE RAILS

On February 21st, 2022, we were inspired by MWL Director of Culture Kimiko Matsuda’s vision to bring a new type of event to MWL –a Cocktail Social which became the Behind the Rails series. For that first event, we reached into our own networks, the local BIPOC community, small business leaders, and our membership, and we enjoyed an intimate evening of spirited conversation, story-sharing, and community building. Fast forward to today, and the Behind the Rails series continues to excite and delight our members, guests and team with new insight, new opportunities, and new connections.

The term “South Asian” evokes both its regional specificity and its inability to be defined by borders. Encompassing people and cultures with roots in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives (and within each country tons of distinct languages and cultures), the term “South Asian” was introduced in transnational movements in the ’80s. Today, in Portland, we have a beautifully diverse community of people with customs and rich heritage that represents these countries. At MWL, we are interested in learning and sharing stories of cultures from around the world as we grow membership community.

We welcome our members and guests to join us, and our four partner brands, on September 18th in raising a glass at this next Behind The Rails event. Learn more about our collaborators below!

Bourbon Cocktail Class
2023-09-24 17:00 - 19:00
BOURBON COCKTAIL CLASS
THE GREEN ROOM
September is National Bourbon Heritage month and we are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Cocktail Class series, taking a focus on classic & modern cocktails while also celebrating America’s Native spirit, BOURBON! Guests will have the chance to take a step behind the bar and learn how to make one shaken and one stirred cocktail, featuring bourbon. Join us in The Green Room for a fun filled afternoon where guests will learn to make two of our most popular cocktails the paper plane and manhattan.

After what is sure to be a delicious and fun learning experience guests will be invited to participate in none other than a paper plane building competition! The guest who builds the plane that can fly the furthest will take home a fun prize, tickets include a welcome beverage, 2 self made cocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about local Barware company and Library favorite Bull In China.
*Media will be present for the duration of this event and will be filming/ taking photos
We look forward to hosting you!

Member Happy Hour
2023-09-25 17:00 - 20:00
The Library is pleased to announce our next Member Happy Hour, a gathering of members and non-members coming together to enjoy the Library and the company of our fellows. Join MWL Membership Manager Krista Juracek and MWL Director of Culture Kimiko Matsuda for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and conversation. This is a great time to ask questions, tell us your ideas, and make some new connections.
Please RSVP to join. MWL members are welcome to bring a non-member to this event; one guest allowed per member. We’ll see you there!

SCHOLAR FLIGHT NIGHT: YAMAZAKI TSUKURIWAKE SELECTION 2022 LIMITED EDITION
2023-10-04 19:00 - 21:30
A guided tasting lead by Suntory West Coast Ambassador Jonathan Armstrong

FEATURING…
YAMAZAKI PUNCHEON 2022 EDITION
YAMAZAKI PEATED MALT 2022 EDITION
YAMAZAKI SPANISH OAK 2022 EDITION
YAMAZAKI MINZUNARA 2022 EDITION

TICKETS INCLUDE…
toki highball, 4 pour limited edition flight,
3 course hors d’oeuvre pairings, & gratuity

The Library is thrilled to announce the next installment of our Scholar Flight Night series, welcoming House of Suntory West Coast Ambassador Jonathan Armstrong to guided guests on an extremely rare and limited edition Yamazaki Flight: the Tsukuriwake 2022 Selection.

From its launch in 1984, Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky was always revered for its complexity and multi-layered nuance. While our innovation is known to occur in maturation and blending, few understand the diversity of the whisky components that it takes to achieve this depth and gravitas. In 1923, when Shinjiro Torii built Japan’s first malt distillery in Yamazaki, he had no one with whom to exchange and broaden his malt repertoire. Being the Founding House of Japanese Whisky, we had no choice but to build our own.

Today, our Tsukuriwake in Yamazaki uniquely prides itself in multiple strengths of non-peated and peated grain varieties, two types of wash backs, eight pairs with various shapes of pot stills and maturation in four different oak casks (French, Spanish, Japanese and American) with three cask size differences in American Oak. This makes Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky, a Single Malt quite like no other.

This event is a rare opportunity for guests to be guided through the flight by the House of Suntory at an extensively reduced price. Guests will join us in The Tasting Room (located inside the Library) for an intimate gathering and light bite pairings. There are only 6 seats available, tickets are available to members and their guests on a first come, first served basis.

We hope to see you there!

Freeland Spirits Lounge Tasting
2023-10-05 16:30 - 18:30
The Library is thrilled to announce an extremely special tasting with Freeland Spirits as they launch their limited release Rye Whiskey.
Organic, Oregon farmed rye is blended with buckwheat and un-malted barley to create a vibrant & complex palate. Bottled in bond, the average barrel age is 4.25 years, yielding 20 barrels to be bottled and released to the public for a rare and limited release from the female founded distillery.
MWL will be one of the first locations to attain this special release, and will be offering complimentary samples for a casual tasting in the Members Lounge. Freeland Spirits distillers Dana and Ray will be pouring to talk shop and share a bit more about their process.
Sample tastings & light hors d’oeuvres complimentary. Limited specialty cocktail available for purchase.
Guests must be accompanied by current member of Multnomah Whiskey Library. Walk ins welcome, RSVP appreciated.

MWL 10 Year Anniversary: Murder Mystery Party
2023-10-08 18:30 - 21:30
October 8th will mark 10 years since Multnomah Whiskey Library first opened its doors! To celebrate, we welcome our members and their guests for a thrilling Murder Mystery party.

We have hired 4 actors to set the scene and advance the plot as we uncover clues to solve the mystery of “whodunnit.” Guests will play the party of suspect and detective, and are encouraged to get into character by dressing to the theme and era of Old Hollywood Glam*

Expect an evening filled with intrigue, scandal, and a killer good time… we can’t wait to see you there!

ticket includes….
champagne toast, one cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and gratuity

*Costumes not required, but encouraged!
All guests must be accompanied by a current member of Multnomah Whiskey Library.

Masquerade Ball
2023-10-28 19:30 - 23:30
SOLD OUT

The Library is thrilled to announce the return of our most decadent party of the year, The Masquerade Ball.

– TICKETS INCLUDE –
a champagne toast, one specialty cocktail,
a spread of fine hors d’oeuvres & entertainment

We welcome members and guests to dress the part and join us in a Library transformed, inspired by the Venetian Carnivals of the 16th century. The evening will be filled with champagne, hand crafted cocktails, fine hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. Guests will have the chance to receive a tarot reading, witness close up magic, and enjoy a DJ performance sure to inspire a full dance card. We encourage guests to dress to the theme or black tie.

All three of our spaces, the Multnomah Whiskey Library, the Members Lounge, and The Green Room, will be hosting this event. We politely decline all reservation requests for standard service on this evening. Advance ticket purchase is required to attend – tickets are unavailable for purchase at the door.

Literary Arts Book Fest: Pie Brunch
2023-11-05 11:00 - 14:00
LITERARY ARTS BOOK FEST: PIE BRUNCH
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
11:00am – 2:00pm
The Multnomah Whiskey Library is thrilled to partner with Literary Arts for a Brunch Social to celebrate the art of pie. Guests will enjoy mimosas, classic cocktails, and a beautiful brunch buffet complete with an endless selection of pies from local bakeries. Meet authors Stacey Mei Yan Fong of 50 Pies For the Love of 50 States and Kate Lebo of Pie School: Lessons in Fruit, Flour, & Butter who will be available for book signing. Haven’t picked up the book yet? Don’t worry, Portland’s favorite cookbook shop, Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry will be on hand and stocked to sell these beautiful books on site. We look forward to a lovely brunch for the LOVE OF PIES!
$85 per ticket, tickets include:
Welcome Mimosa
Two Drink Tickets
A generous selection of PIE! Featuring local bakeries Pie Spot and Lauretta Jean’s

Fall Cocktail Class
2023-11-13 17:30 - 19:30
KNOB CREEK

We are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Cocktail Class series with Knob Creek whiskey! Guests will have the chance to take a step behind the bar and learn how to make two of their very own classic cocktails. The cocktails will remain a mystery until the day of the event – but guests can expect drinks rich in fall flavors fit for an evening by the fire. Tickets include a welcome beverage, 2 self made cocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres.

We look forward to hosting you!

Stock Your Cellar
2023-11-14 16:30 - 19:00
Stock up your cellar for the holidays with Southern Glazer’s at a fraction of the price from store offerings!

Members Lounge to sample and purchase fine wines with a 20% industry discount. Southern Glazer’s wine experts will be pouring a range of varietals, including Willamette Valley pinot noir, Napa Valley merlot, Sonoma chardonnay and more! Light hors d’oeuvres will be available to enjoy during the sampling. Orders made during the tasting will be available for pick up at a later date, please allow up to 1 week for your order to arrive.

Attendees must be accompanied by a member of Multnomah Whiskey Library.

We look forward to hosting you!
