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Wednesday 12pm - 8pm Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 12pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm

OOLA Distillery

Namely: Good friends. Deep relationships. Art in its many forms. People have been transforming humble grains into noble spirits since the third century, and we proudly join this long line of adventurers, fools and alchemists. Raise your glass to being above ground and lucky enough to enjoy it. The Distillery Story

OOLA Distillery produces small batches of gin, vodka and whiskey. This is the real

01/11/2024

Beautiful evening down here at the distillery. It’s finally light out when we leave! Kirby (our founder and distiller) could even see that his truck needed washing. Cheers to the long dark nights getting a little bit brighter✨

12/21/2023

Last minute gifts! 🎁 For the gin lover….OOLA Gin (more balanced), ALOO Gin (juniper forward), and our Barrel-Finished Gin (aged in a whiskey barrel for 3 months) - plus a green beanie to keep ya noggin warm. 🔥

12/19/2023

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“This is a beautiful twist on a classic negroni created by Devan Lenning. The slight and pleasant peppery buzz sets this cocktail apart from other holiday drink recipes — as does the brilliant red color! Made with gin from Seattle’s OOLA Distillery and sweet vermouth from BroVo, this striking sip is just the right fit for any holiday celebration.”

INGREDIENTS
1½ ounces OOLA Barrel Finished Gin
¾ ounce Szechuan-infused Campari*
½ ounce Jammy Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Sichuan Mary’s Honey Cocktail Bitters by
Orange twist and edible flower (optional), for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Add a large ice cube to a double old fashioned glass. Add gin, Szechuan-infused Campari, vermouth and bitters, and stir. Express an orange twist over the glass, and garnish with optional edible flower.

*SZECHUAN CAMPARI INFUSION
1 liter Campari
35 grams Szechuan peppercorns
20 grams pink peppercorns
10 grams black peppercorns

DIRECTIONS
Coarsely grind peppercorns and add to Campari. Infuse for up to 2 weeks, or until desired “buzz” level. Strain with a fine mesh strainer, and again with a coffee filter to remove small sediments.

12/15/2023

It’s a beautiful weekend for a cozy outdoor dining experience complete with heaters, blankets and hot water bottles. Room for 6ppl max. DM here to reserve this private spot. 6pm tonight or tomorrow. First come….❄️❄️❄️

10/09/2023

Floral, warm, and spicy the perfect Gin to enrich your fall cocktails! OOLA's American style gin is aged for 3 months in our own Waitsburg bourbon barrels which imparts flavors of vanilla, oak and baking spices.

10/06/2023

One of our amazing small plates " Fried Potato Rosti" w/ caper aioli, lemon zest, parsley, pickled red onion, salmon roe * This is what dreams are made of.

10/04/2023

Dropped by for pork and chive dumplings and .sea brings us their Splendor in the Lemongrass cocktail using ALOO London Dry Gin

10/02/2023

Our two favorite fall sips both happen to be collaborations with in Woodinville! These semi seasonal bottles are in stock now! *Limited quantities available* stop by to grab a pour and a bottle!

09/29/2023

Tastes like coffee on an autumn evening... crafted us a delicious bourbon americano cocktail with our Cask Strength Waitsburg Bourbon.

09/25/2023

Our desserts are out of this world. Here is a look at our Chocolate Sorbet w/ anise hyssop torched meringue, graham cracker, and raspberry. Join us this weekend OOLA Capitol Hill

09/20/2023

We took a trip to Fremont and Luke our friend at The Barrel Thief whipped up a few cocktails featuring OOLA spirits. The first is called The Firing Squad! OOLA American Gin, Lime Juice, Angostura bitters and Giffard's Grenadine are the make up of this classic shake up.

09/18/2023

If you haven’t checked out our restaurant your missing out! Small plates and family style meals with a cocktail program designed for OOLA spirits. Check out the restaurant page and make a reservation!!! See you there!

08/22/2023

Today is the day! Stop by and see us at 14th and union in the courtyard of the Chloe building.

Bottle Shop and Bar (Noon-9:30pm)
Bites and Snacks(12pm-5pm)
Dinner (5pm-9:30pm)

08/21/2023

Meet Liz Blacker - Executive Chef of our restaurant

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Liz’s passion for hospitality began as a child learning to bake cookies with her aunt and delivering them to neighbors on Christmas Eve. After earning her culinary degree she obtained her bachelor's in hospitality management from South Seattle Community College. Her culinary expertise includes time as a Sous Chef at Cafe Juanita and later as Chef de Cuisine at Eden Hill Restaurant. Beyond her professional achievements, Elizabeth loves to use food as a means to connect with others, continually inspire guests and herself to keep trying new things. When not in the kitchen, you can find her immersed in books, spending quality time with her dogs Sirus and Violet, and tending to her jungle of plants.

08/17/2023

Count down the days: Aug 22nd opens its doors to the public!

The bottle shop and bar open at noon for cocktails and snacks and dinner starts at 5pm. The bar top will always be open seating.

Dinner reservations recommended, reserve online through the links in our bio.

07/13/2023

Cocktail Classes for September are now OPEN! Spots are filling fast so make sure you get your groups booked ahead of the game. https://oola-distillery.myshopify.com/products/cocktail-class

06/27/2023

We’ve been keeping a secret 🤫… Now we get to share it with you! This summer OOLA Distillery will be opening our Flagship Restaurant, Cocktail Bar and Bottle Shop called OOLA Capitol Hill! That’s right… we’re coming home baby! Just a block away on 14th and Union from where the original distillery began.

The production facility on Colorado Ave will be the home of our Tour Program and production HQ and you will always be able to stop in for a bottle and tasting… the family is just getting bigger!

06/15/2023

Father's Day Sale! $10 OFF Our Flagship 750ml Bottles Online and In-Store!

(Waitsburg Bourbon, Cask Strength, Vodka, Citrus, Gin, Barrel Finished Gin, and White Label Three Shores)

In Store: This Week (Friday & Sat)
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06/14/2023

The Best in the PNW contest is Live! Vote NOW for OOLA Distillery in the (Eat & Drink: Distillery) and (Things to Do: Tour) categories! ***Reminder you can vote once per day till June 30th!***

https://www.votethepnw.com

Cast your votes now for all your favorite businesses on the ballot!

04/19/2023

For those that like to experiment, our 1 liter DIY Barrel Aging Kit is a fun way to age your own spirits and cocktails! Find them on our website or stop by our facility to pick one up.

04/18/2023

This week's spirit spotlight goes to our OOLA Gin. Featuring aromatics of citrus and rose petal, with the subtle scent of juniper berry. Silky and light on the palate, our gin’s velvet mouthfeel is a lush backdrop for a lively coriander and smoky black cardamom.

04/13/2023

This bad boy took over 18 months to build and it has become one of our most prized machines in our production facility. It also allows us to take on some custom contract work and free up time to focus on things like specialty releases! If you're interested in seeing how it works, give us a call or come see it during our weekly public tours!

04/11/2023

When life gives you lemons, make a vodka lemonade with OOLA Citrus Vodka.🍋

04/05/2023

Add a little kick to your drink, by mixing in our ALOO Chili Pepper Vodka. We hear it is dynamite in a Bloody Mary🌶️

04/03/2023

Fun fact of the day: Did you know OOLA was named after the greatest German Shepherd who ever lived? Sorry, fellow dog owners, this is a non-debatable fact and completely unbiased!

04/01/2023

Introducing the new OOLA Flagship Reserve Aged Vodka! The first of a two part collaboration w/ . The Flagship Reserve Vodka brings together the rich sweet white pepper notes of our Flagship Vodka with the creamy robust nutty flavors of Beecher's Flagship Reserve. It takes up to two years to bring this delicate artisanal vodka from cheese to glass. Beecher's Flagship Reserve Cheese spends up to 14 months aging in open air before being infused with our craft gluten-free vodka for an additional 10 months. The result is a Seattle made funky sharp cheddar style Vodka perfect for shaking up your dirtiest martini!

Check out to see more on part 2 of the collab-- the delicious "Beecher's Bourbon Barrel Aged Mac & Cheese"

**Available Summer 2121 in select markets near Who-Ville and the Island from LOST**

03/29/2023

Who wore it better...us or ?👀 Drop your answer below.

03/27/2023

Happy International Whisk(e)y Day! Have you ever wondered why you see both 'whiskey' and 'whisky? Supposedly, the difference in spelling comes from where the liquor is made. Whisky commonly refers to those distilled in Canada, Scotland and Japan and whiskey refers to those made in the U.S. and Ireland.

03/21/2023

Purchase your favorite bottle before our March Madness Sale comes to an end! Receive $10 off on our flagship 750 ml bottles now till 3/31. You're welcome to buy them in-store or online. Discounts will be automatically applied during checkout to qualifying bottles.

Which bottle are you purchasing?

03/20/2023

Let us paint you a picture. It's a beautiful sunny day, you're outside grilling with your friends--laughing, eating, and drinking. What do you hold in your hand? We are picturing a glass of Three Shores Black Label Whiskey. Do you see the vision now?

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Our Story

At OOLA, we want to awaken your palette and inspire you to pause, reflect and ultimately savor the things that make life meaningful. Namely: Good friends. Deep relationships. Art in its many forms. People have been transforming humble grains into noble spirits since the third century, and we proudly join this long line of adventurers, fools and alchemists.

Raise your glass to being above ground and lucky enough to enjoy it.

The Distillery Story

OOLA Distillery produces small batches of gin, vodka and whiskey. This is the real deal – spirits made with a sense of place and a connection to the people who grew the raw ingredients and the man who coaxed them into their more spirited forms. The goal is 100% use of Washington state people and ingredients from grain to glass: gins in which you can taste the botanicals, distinctive vodkas, and whiskey flavorful and smooth.

OOLA hosts an on-site distillery and tasting room with bottles available for purchase. Located adjacent to OOLA is 10 degrees, initiated and created by dancer and choreographer, KT Niehoff – it is the new home of KT’s dynamic performance company, Lingo Productions.

Kirby's Story

For OOLA owner and distiller Kirby Kallas-Lewis, OOLA is a labor of love, intellectual curiosity and commitment to the neighborhood he has called home for more than two decades. Kirby has been studying the art and science of distilling intensively since 2009. He has participated in numerous workshops, tastings, and conferences on the topic of craft distilling by some of the leaders in the industry. A former artist and tribal art dealer, Kirby has long been interested in the power that great food, wine, art, cocktails and entertaining have in connecting people to each other and to a place. Kirby is also in the development stage of a boutique hotel in the town of Waitsburg, WA, near Walla Walla – a quiet, inspiring and rejuvenating locale set against the Blue Mountains, surrounded by rolling wheat country along the southern edge of the Palouse Hills.