ABOUT THE DISTILLARIUM
Central Washington Distillery | PNW Whiskey & Brandy
Built on Patience. Guided by Craft.
The Distillarium is a craft distillery in Central Washington, producing PNW whiskey and brandy guided by a simple belief: spirits should not be rushed.
Located in Yakima Valley — one of the most agriculturally rich regions in the Pacific Northwest — we are surrounded by the raw materials that define our work.
Here, grain develops structure, grapes build depth, and the seasonal climate creates ideal conditions for both whiskey and brandy production.
We distill with precision.
We age with restraint.
And we release only what is ready.
A Distillery Shaped by Field and Orchard
A Distillery Shaped by Field and Orchard
The Pacific Northwest is known for its vineyards, forests, and farmland. Central Washington sits at the center of it all.
As a Central Washington distillery rooted in Yakima Valley, we work at the intersection of grain and fruit — sourcing rye, triticale, and other grains alongside wine grapes grown across the region.
We partner with growers throughout the PNW, selecting ingredients not just for yield, but for flavor, balance, and integrity.
Grain defines our PNW whiskey.
Fruit defines our Central Washington brandy.
Together, they reflect the full character of Pacific Northwest agriculture.
Our Process
At our Central Washington distillery, craft begins long before a spirit enters the barrel. For whiskey, we mill, mash, and ferment grain sourced from across Washington and the greater PNW. For brandy, we begin with grapes harvested at peak ripeness from Central Washington vineyards, preserving the character created in the field. Distillation is carried out with precision — clean cuts, careful proofing, and no shortcuts. Each batch reflects a deliberate process designed to highlight the best of PNW grain and fruit.
We do not rush production.
We distill with purpose.
The Role of Time
Shaped by the Pacific Northwest Climate
Time defines every spirit we produce.
The seasonal temperature shifts of Central Washington — from hot summers to cold winters — drive the aging process, pushing whiskey and brandy in and out of oak.
Our PNW whiskey develops structure, spice, and depth.
Our brandy evolves with balance, preserving fruit while gaining complexity.
Time is not a cost — it is an ingredient.
When a barrel reaches balance, we bottle it.
Our Spirits
PNW Whiskey and Central Washington Brandy
Our spirits reflect both their origin and their environment.
Our PNW whiskeys are built from regionally grown grain:
- Rye for structure and spice
- Triticale for nuance and rarity
- Bourbon-style mash bills shaped by Central Washington climate
Our Central Washington brandy begins in the vineyard, capturing fruit grown in Yakima Valley and surrounding regions.
Different starting points.
Same philosophy.
From Fruit to Spirit
Central Washington Brandy
Brandy production begins with fruit sourced from vineyards across Yakima Valley and Central Washington.
We focus on preserving the natural expression of the grape — distilling in a way that captures aromatics, texture, and identity.
Where whiskey is built through process, brandy begins with complexity already present.
Our role is to refine, not overwrite.
Recognition
PNW Craft Distillery
The Distillarium is recognized among craft distilleries in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest, with awards across both whiskey and brandy categories.
While recognition is appreciated, it is never the goal.
"Craft comes first".
The Tasting Room
Visit Our Central Washington Distillery
Our tasting room in Yakima Valley offers a place to experience PNW whiskey and Central Washington brandy side by side.
Visitors from across Washington and the Pacific Northwest come to explore our spirits, learn about our process, and experience how grain, fruit, and time shape each release.
Whether you are traveling through Yakima wine country or exploring the region, our distillery offers a unique stop within the Central Washington craft beverage landscape.
From the Pacific Northwest to Glass
The Distillarium exists to explore what happens when you give both grain and fruit the time they deserve.
Rooted in Yakima Valley and shaped by Central Washington agriculture, we produce whiskey and brandy that reflect the broader Pacific Northwest.
Grounded in craft.
Guided by patience.
And always listening for when the barrel is ready.