We were ready for an outing and adventure and definitely found it at Highside Distilling in the small town of Bainbridge Island! Sitting back in the corner of an industrial park area, they are truly making some exceptional whiskey! The Single Barrel is absolutely phenomenal but the Amaro is where it's at! The flavors and textures they put in each blend is crazy!! Whether sipping or mixing, the Amaro's should be in every liquor cabinet and bar, they are that good! We had the privilege of visiting with the father and son team, along with Chubs, the newest addition to the distillery on a quiet day so were able to get all the details! It's a small distillery with minimal seating inside but a nice large covered area of outside seating for larger parties and groups. Bring some snacks and plan to stay awhile, the vibe is amazing!
Conway B.
We stopped by Highside after sampling their amaros at Field Bar and Bottle Shop in Tacoma (it was a homework project for our personal cask). We loved the amaros that Field had in stock and decided to stop in while we were on Bainbridge. The owners were great to speak with and had very good drink recommendations. We discussed various cocktails and spirits before sitting down with a sampler of cocktails. Of course, we left with two new amaros that we sampled! Amaros are an underrated liqueur IMO: often savory with good earthy flavors. The amaros that Highside offers are truly excellent. While you can find their product in other places, the trip to Bainbridge is worth so that you can speak with the folks who make the spirits.
Kate Jones
Really awesome local, family-owned distillery. We had a fantastic tasting experience with Matt and Helen. We came for the amari, but everyone in the group left with a bottle of single malt whiskey. Really nice, well-rounded liquors for a tasting flight. Thank you again so much for the great time and customer service!
neris
Great family distillery. Good craft cocktails.Feel free to bring your snack with the wonderful flight tasting.
Grace Still
Great time at this distillery! Excellent conversations and information as well as booze!
Michelle M.
We found the perfect rainy weekend activity on Bainbridge Island! Highside Distilling blew us away with their friendliness, service, and PRODUCT! My husband and I shared two flights, sampling their craft gins, amaros, whiskey, fernet, and nocino. Tasty cocktails are also available. We were hard-pressed to choose our favorite two bottles for purchase. Matt went above and beyond to answer our many questions and give us an impromptu tour of his distillery. Thank you Highside for a memorable afternoon!
Lucian Hardner
Amazing distillery run by amazing people - sincerely amazing gins & as of today, their first whiskey! Also some of the best cocktails in Seattle, honestly competing with the dedicated cocktail bars of Belltown/Capital Hill. Worth making the time for, and worth returning to again and again :)
Alex L
Great drinks and very friendly bartender! Loved the seasonal Autumn Apple drink!
Amy
The owners were super nice and the drinks were really good. Will come again!
Delightful spot tucked away in this little complex off the beaten path. Really friendly and knowledgable team - great that they have both tasting flight ($5!) and cocktails. Nice covered outdoor patio space to enjoy it all!
Sierra Long
These guys are SO kind, talented, and welcoming - and the Amaro’s are the best I’ve ever had. We loved learning about their process and history; you can taste every step and ingredient as you move through the different spirits. Highly recommend!!
Katherin Santoro
Amazing little amaro and gin distillery to stop at for a tasting or a cocktail on the way to the ferry! Family-run business with unique flavors and great customer service. Only $5 for a tasting, so you can’t go wrong!
Bryn Nolan
Came for the tasting, stayed for the cocktails, left with the harvest gin and amaro rosina! Wonderful spirits and friendly owners make this a must do in Bainbridge.
Claire Donahue
Love this place - Helen, Jeff, and Matt are amazing — do stop in for a craft cocktail and pick up a bottle to take home.
We were ready for an outing and adventure and definitely found it at Highside Distilling in the small town of Bainbridge Island! Sitting back in the corner of an industrial park area, they are truly making some exceptional whiskey! The Single Barrel is absolutely phenomenal but the Amaro is where it's at! The flavors and textures they put in each blend is crazy!! Whether sipping or mixing, the Amaro's should be in every liquor cabinet and bar, they are that good! We had the privilege of visiting with the father and son team, along with Chubs, the newest addition to the distillery on a quiet day so were able to get all the details! It's a small distillery with minimal seating inside but a nice large covered area of outside seating for larger parties and groups. Bring some snacks and plan to stay awhile, the vibe is amazing!
We stopped by Highside after sampling their amaros at Field Bar and Bottle Shop in Tacoma (it was a homework project for our personal cask). We loved the amaros that Field had in stock and decided to stop in while we were on Bainbridge. The owners were great to speak with and had very good drink recommendations. We discussed various cocktails and spirits before sitting down with a sampler of cocktails. Of course, we left with two new amaros that we sampled! Amaros are an underrated liqueur IMO: often savory with good earthy flavors. The amaros that Highside offers are truly excellent. While you can find their product in other places, the trip to Bainbridge is worth so that you can speak with the folks who make the spirits.
Really awesome local, family-owned distillery. We had a fantastic tasting experience with Matt and Helen. We came for the amari, but everyone in the group left with a bottle of single malt whiskey. Really nice, well-rounded liquors for a tasting flight. Thank you again so much for the great time and customer service!
Great family distillery. Good craft cocktails.Feel free to bring your snack with the wonderful flight tasting.
Great time at this distillery! Excellent conversations and information as well as booze!
We found the perfect rainy weekend activity on Bainbridge Island! Highside Distilling blew us away with their friendliness, service, and PRODUCT! My husband and I shared two flights, sampling their craft gins, amaros, whiskey, fernet, and nocino. Tasty cocktails are also available. We were hard-pressed to choose our favorite two bottles for purchase. Matt went above and beyond to answer our many questions and give us an impromptu tour of his distillery. Thank you Highside for a memorable afternoon!
Amazing distillery run by amazing people - sincerely amazing gins & as of today, their first whiskey! Also some of the best cocktails in Seattle, honestly competing with the dedicated cocktail bars of Belltown/Capital Hill. Worth making the time for, and worth returning to again and again :)
Great drinks and very friendly bartender! Loved the seasonal Autumn Apple drink!
The owners were super nice and the drinks were really good. Will come again!
Fast friendly delicious.
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Delightful spot tucked away in this little complex off the beaten path. Really friendly and knowledgable team - great that they have both tasting flight ($5!) and cocktails. Nice covered outdoor patio space to enjoy it all!
These guys are SO kind, talented, and welcoming - and the Amaro’s are the best I’ve ever had. We loved learning about their process and history; you can taste every step and ingredient as you move through the different spirits. Highly recommend!!
Amazing little amaro and gin distillery to stop at for a tasting or a cocktail on the way to the ferry! Family-run business with unique flavors and great customer service. Only $5 for a tasting, so you can’t go wrong!
Came for the tasting, stayed for the cocktails, left with the harvest gin and amaro rosina! Wonderful spirits and friendly owners make this a must do in Bainbridge.
Love this place - Helen, Jeff, and Matt are amazing — do stop in for a craft cocktail and pick up a bottle to take home.