The Nugget Newspaper - News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

Part of the spirit of Central Oregon is the enjoyment of actual spirits.

Oregon Spirit Distillers (OSD) is known for high-end spirits, encompassing locally sourced materials and grains from here in Oregon. Their website states, "Our mission is to distill with a commitment to local agriculture and Oregon's bold, independent personality. To bring quality, premium spirit brands unique, interesting, and outstanding in their class to the world market."

Owners Brad and Kathy Irwin started the distillery in Bend in 2009. Irwin always had a passion for distilling, and was interested in different style...