High-Proof Pdx: A Spirited Guide to Portland's Craft Distilling Scene

Portland, Oregon has arguably more distilleries than any other city on the planet and they are eager for spirits lovers to taste their goods. In High-Proof PDX author Karen Locke has paved the way and shares with readers what they need to know before, during, and after a spirits tasting tour of Portland's craft distilling scene. From histories to hangover cures, Locke provides readers with pro-tips, recommendations, and insights to enhance their visits to the tasting rooms and distillery tours.

This guidebook to the higher proof alcohol made in Portland will help readers find their way around town without getting too drunk, hungover, or lost. Learn helpful tips on getting primed for high-proof drinking and get pointers on the best way to savor and taste craft liquors. First time visitors to a spirits tasting room will will benefit from pointers. For the big picture on the distilling scene, learn about Portland's distillery roots, how it's evolving, and where the future of distilling in Portland is headed.

Readers will also get recommendations on the best cocktail bars in the city and see what the city's mixologists are creating with all this booze. Finally, learn about all the other locally made products including glassware, bitters, syrups, and shrubs that go into making a great cocktail at home.

Karen Locke is a freelance food and spirits writer, former bartender and creative marketing strategist. She served as the editor of Drink Portland for three years and has written about food and drink for Bon Appetit, Chilled magazine, CIDERCRAFT, OnTrak magazine, Sip Northwest magazine,Tales of the Cocktail, Thrillist, and more. When not writing, Karen can be found in dimly lit bars and restaurants or exploring the Pacific Northwest. This is her first book.