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Multnomah Whiskey Library

Name: Multnomah Whiskey Library
Address: 1124 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR, 97205, US
Telephone: +15039541381
Price range: $$
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The Multnomah Whiskey Library holds an exhaustive collection representing all major, and lesser, styles of distilled spirits known to the modern world.
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The Library offers an unrivaled selection of whiskey and other fine distilled spirits, beers, and wines as well as accompanying cuisine. Tableside Cocktail Service is a specialty of The Library, as are tastings, pairing dinners, and other educational events.

10/09/2026

GAME HEN
corn, butter-poached chanterelle mushrooms, demi-glace, espelette

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10/08/2026

OCTOBER FEATURED POURS

BREAK EVEN: GLENFIDDICH 26YR GRAND COURONNE

Glenfiddich’s production is a study in contrasts. On one hand its quicker fermentations, short stills heated with live fire, and downward facing lyne arms hint at a big, bold, meaty spirit. But this is run through mismatched spirit stills, many with shapes that promote reflux, and the heart cut off the still is higher than average. What you end up with is a heavy, malty spirit that, given enough time maturing, has been rounded out, with the lighter fruity elements highlighted. It’s the reason that the nearly ubiquitous Glenfiddich 12 drinks so easily without lacking complexity. That hidden weight is also what makes Glenfiddich robust enough to handle long maturation. Which brings us to this month’s break even pour. Aged 26 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-cognac casks, Glenfiddich Grand Couronne is a perfect example of how the contrasting components of Glenfidich’s production come together to create a robust, refined, and truly exceptional dram.

MEMBER POUR: KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12YR

After maturation, every cask will has a unique flavor, and it’s the job of the blender to put those casks together in a final vatting that consistently showcases specific flavor profiles. Each blender has their own approach, and this can be seen most clearly when a wh***ey brand sources their distillate from a known distillery. For example, Knappogue Castle wh***ey is distilled entirely at Bushmill’s. Off the still it’s the same wh***ey with the same master distiller as the Bushmill’s you’re probably familiar with. But Knappogue ages their casks further south in Ireland and blends them differently, resulting in a unique approach to a beloved distillate. This month’s member pour is the Knappogue castle 12yr. It’s a single malt Irish wh***ey that was aged entirely in ex-bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years and bottled at 43% abv. This makes it two years older and 3% stronger than the closest similar release from Bushmills, their 10 year single malt. One isn’t better than the other; instead, they’re different approaches to showcasing distillery character at an approachable proof and price point.

10/01/2026

Halloween plans? Join us at MWL for our annual Masquerade Ball on October 24th. We’ll be raffling off a complimentary one year membership to MWL, and awarding best dressed a $200 gift card! An evening of dancing, mischief, and intrigue 💫

09/04/2026

Our next Meet Your Maker installment transports guests to the ruggedly beautiful Riach farm in North Speyside. A guided tasting lead by Global Ambassador and Scotland native, Rory Glasgow, this premium flight features six unique pours from , including a complimentary pour of Benriach 25 year. This won’t be one to miss. Tickets available at the link in our bio, membership not required.

08/28/2026

CORN BASQUE CHEESECAKE

corn toffee sauce, miso caramel corn

🍽️: Sharon Saeteurn
📷: Adele | PDX Photographer

08/26/2026

FEATURED BOTTLES

BUNNAHABHAIN AN CUAN GARBH 15YR

Secluded in the northeast of Islay, Bunnahabhain is one of the two distilleries on the island that regularly produces peated and unpeated whiskies. Its core range—unpeated, rich, and sherry aged—is an excellent option for fans of Speyside single malts like Macallan, Glenfarclas, and Aberlour. Moving outside of that core range, this limited release, An Cuan Garbh (Gailic for “the rough seas), stays with the unpeated style, but switches the maturation a bit, swapping out their standard sherry casks for a finish in white port barrels. The result is a brighter fruitiness, with honeyed peach and apricot leading the way followed by a pleasant spice from Bunnahabhain’s robust distillation style. After years of Oregon only seeing very limited supply from this excellent distillery, we’re excited to see rare and limited releases making their way here.

WILD TURKEY AUSTING NICHOLS ARCHIVES GOLD FOIL EDITION 16YR

Last year saw the final release from Wild Turkey’s “Master’s Keep” series, an annual limited release headed by second generation master distiller, Eddie Russell. And though that specific release series is gone, it by no means the end of special releases from the distillery. Instead, the third generation Russell, Bruce, has taken the reins and begun the “Austin Nichols Archives Collection." Austin Nichols is the name of the wholesaler that started the Wild Turkey brand in the 1940s, and whose name was dominant on all Wild Turkey bottles up until the last decade. This first release of the new series is an absolute stunner: a 16 year blend that was reportedly at a staggering 74% abv before being cut to a bottled strength of a mere 60% (this is especially impressive considering Wild Turkey’s 57.5% barrel entry proof). Packed with cherry, oak, caramel and spice, it’s an outstanding bourbon, and the last major release to be distilled at Wild Turkey’s old distillery (which was replaced in 2011 with a new, more modern distillery). If this is any indication of what’s to come, the Austin Nichols Archives Collection is going to be quite special.

08/22/2026

NEW COCKTAILS

SWAN SONG
haku vodka, cucumber, hendrick's gin, dolin dry vermouth, mirin

RYE CURIOUS
russell's reserve 6yr rye, banhez destilado de piña, lustau rojo vermouth, bénédictine, bay leaf

MIDNIGHT COWBOY
wild turkey 101 bourbon, brixeur pinot cask rye, blackberry, pasubio amaro, division w**e co pinot noir, lemon

PARADISE CITY SPRITZ
kopke fine white port, atxa blanco vermouth, kanáde yuzu, la cigarrera manzanilla sherry, cava, soda

LATE BLOOMER
cimarron reposado & herradura blanco tequila, jasmine silver tip, yzaguirre blanc vermouth, ferrand ambre cognac, tempus fugit creme de banane

08/08/2026

AUGUST FEATURED POURS

MEMBER POUR: BULLEIT MESQUITE SMOKED MALT

Despite the fact that there is clear demand for smoky flavors in cocktails, there are few options to reach for when trying to add clean smoke notes to a drink. The smoke in peaty scotch is, well, peaty, and the smoke in mezcal is less common than one would think and when it’s there, married to other agave flavors that may or may not work in every drink. Enter Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt. The bourbon is made from 65% corn, 5% malted barley, and 35% mesquite malted barley. The latter adds a familiar woody bbq smoke to the bourbon which does a good job balancing presence without being overwhelming. We’re happy to offer our members a complimentary half pour this month, and we’re particularly excited to start experimenting with this as another unique option for adding smoke to cocktails.

BREAK EVEN BOTTLE: DIPLOMATICO CHANCELLOR

This month’s break even pour is a rare option to try, in the words of the Venezuelan rum distiller who created this, “the most exclusive and treasured release to date.” Founded in 1959, Diplomatico makes impressively complex rums distilled on a wide array of stills from Grade A molasses, which they refer to as “cane honey.” Limited to only 900 bottles worldwide, the Diplomatico Chancellor is the rarest release in their history. Primarily made up of richer, pot distilled rum that was matured in three separate types of casks: French virgin oak, American virgin oak, and ex-American wh***ey casks, then blended together and bottled at 47%, this rum is redefining what Diplomatico is capable of.

07/23/2026

PARANUBES CAÑA MORADA

The classic release from Oaxacan rum producer, Paranubes, is made from a blend of four locally sourced fresh sugar cane varietals, resulting in a rum with unique funk and savory, briny flavors. In making batches of their classic blanco, the team at Paranubes has begun distilling limited quantities of rum from individual sugar cane varieties, and two of those expressions have finally made it to Oregon.

Featured here is the rum made from the varietal, Caña Morada. Fermented for 24 hours with wild yeasts, distilled in a wood fired copper pot still, and bottled without any additional water added, the Caña Morada release is resplendent with baking spices, cinnamon in particular, as well as a minty brightness. It’s a fascinating insight into how cane varietal affects the flavor of rum, something we don’t normally get the opportunity to try. Beyond that, we think it’d make for a really delicious daiquiri or rum manhattan.

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07/15/2026

JULY FEATURED POURS

MEMBER POUR: ELIJAH CRAIG TOASTED RYE

There are two main methods of treating wh***ey casks with heat. The first, charring, is required by law for bourbon and rye, and involves literally burning out the inside of the barrel with flames, creating a layer of purifying charcoal inside the barrel as well as caramelizing wood sugars. Another optional step is toasting the barrel. This typically happens before charring and involves heating the cask to awaken and extract natural flavors from the wood, particularly vanilla. This month’s member pour, Elijah Craig Toasted rye, is fully aged first in a charred cask and then is transferred to a specially toasted barrel for further aging. The secondary maturation infuses the spicy rye with abundant richness and vanilla notes, leading to a really complex wh***ey.

BREAK EVEN BOTTLE: ANGEL'S ENVY CASK STRENGTH

Angel’s Envy made a name for itself well over a decade ago by releasing port finished bourbon long before the trend of finishing bourbons became commonplace. And while the general release is great, the real star of the show is the cask strength option. These limited annual releases represent a blend of some of the best barrels in their warehouses, bottled with no additional water. The port finished punches through, adding a fruity sweet note to the high proof bourbon.

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Address

1124 SW Alder Street
Portland, OR
97205

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 12am
Tuesday	4pm - 12am
Wednesday	4pm - 12am
Thursday	4pm - 12am
Friday	4pm - 1am
Saturday	4pm - 1am

Telephone

+15039541381

Website

http://www.mwlpdx.com/

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